Working from home can have many different benefits, from being able to start later without the worry of your daily commute, to being able to potentially work flexible hours and also working from different areas that are most comfortable to you. However, there are also a range of drawbacks that come from working remotely and from within your own home, with overall productivity and work rate being adversely affected if you fail to account for these possible pitfalls.
Working remotely for the long-haul like many of us during lockdown, and want to make sure that you have the most effective work-from-home set up possible? Here are some suggestions on the tech that can take your w-f-h setup to the next level.
Smart lighting
Want to get into a routine in your home, and keep things regimented so that your days and weeks don’t feel like a blur? Smart home technology is great for not only upgrading the fixtures and fittings throughout your abode but also for making you feel more in control of every aspect of your house, even from afar (through control on a smartphone app when out and about). Smart lighting is ideal if working from home, particularly during the winter months, for simulating natural light.
Tip – Smart technology, in general, is a great way to streamline the ongoings in your home, and make your daily routine that bit sleeker on the day-in, day-out. Other pieces of kit that you might want to look into if upgrading your home include smart security systems, speakers, and even timers that can turn your old appliances and electronics into devices that can be controlled at the push of a button (or even by your voice!). Things like this can really make the difference in getting your home to run like a well-oiled machine.
Virtual Reality
Sick and tired of staring at the same four walls while working from home? Virtual reality technology is quickly becoming a popular and mainstream piece of technology, among businesses and consumers alike, and it’s proving to be more than just a piece of kit to play immersive games on, with many companies using it to train up employees, and they can even conduct 360° video conferencing remotely.
How this can help you to be productive from your own home-working environment is by potentially bolstering creativity, giving you access to a wide range of different tools and equipment, and then also allowing those interested in investment to get an immersive view on their next potentially fruitful venture.
Virtual reality property investment, for example, is an ideal solution provided by the likes of RWinvest for those looking to capitalise on their next investment strategy, no longer restricted by being stuck in their own front room.
Of course, this sort of approach from property investment companies has been used for hands-off and international investors in the past, so it is proving particularly useful during this continuing pandemic.
The right desk setup
One of the most important things that you should look into (if not acquired already through work) is a good PC, desk and chair combination that can rival your matching office setup.
Anyone can make do with an old laptop from the kitchen table for a week or two, but when it gets to the point where you’re working remotely for weeks and months at a time, you need to make sure that tech isn’t getting in your way.
Remember, keeping a clear and calm space will also help to ensure that you stay relaxed and focused when it’s needed the most.
