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With COVID-19 dominating the news headlines, we\u2019re all looking for sensible ways to minimise the spread of the virus. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here at Paperstone we\u2019ve increased our cleaning regime, stopped face-to-face external meetings and we\u2019re working remotely when we can. We\u2019re not the only ones; more and more businesses are encouraging people to work from home, where possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need to start working from home, we\u2019ve got all the essentials to set up your home office<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working from home sounds great on paper; you can pop a wash on, do the washing up and have something really smelly for lunch! But with no one around to see exactly what you\u2019re getting up to, can you really be as productive as you are in the office? We think so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are our top tips to help you focus and get the job done at home. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1) Take full advantage of your extra time <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Most people will gain at least an hour by skipping the commute. Use this extra time to be more productive. Spring out of bed and get started. Be motivated by the thought of all the work you can get done while you\u2019re not breathing in the fumes of someone else\u2019s armpit or exhaust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Technology is your friend<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s assume your internet connection works and you\u2019re able to securely access the office server. Beyond the essential technology infrastructure, there are a few \u2018nice to haves\u2019 that help you stay connected to your colleagues. Lots of people use Slack to message, share information instantly and have a bit of banter on the side. If you\u2019re working on your own this contact can help you feel like part of the team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response to COVID-19, several tech companies are providing free access to their collaboration tools. Microsoft, Cisco and Zoom are all offering free trials for the next few months to support the larger numbers of people working from home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Use your washing machine to focus <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although deep cleaning the house isn\u2019t on the cards, you can still tackle the odd chore. Use your appliances as timers to help you focus. For example, set yourself a goal to achieve in the hour it takes the washing machine to run its cycle. Racing against your appliances can help you to stop procrastinating and get on with the work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) Set up a workstation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

No matter how compact and bijou your home, there\u2019s bound to be a nook or a table you can colonise from 9 to 5 to get your job done. If you\u2019re struggling to get comfy \u2013 we can help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We offer next day delivery to business and home addresses and have a massive range of desks<\/a> and chairs<\/a> that will fit (almost) anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) Planning. Planning. Planning. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Planning is your friend. Having a plan helps you focus. Plan your day, but don\u2019t spend hours making a spreadsheet (that\u2019s procrastinating). Make a quick map of what you\u2019re going to do, estimate how long it will take, and work out when you will finish it. Then make promises to other people about when you\u2019ll get things done. Knowing someone else is expecting you to deliver is great motivation. It also feels good to tick jobs off your list when they\u2019re completed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start your planning by setting up your home office. We\u2019ve put together all the basics<\/a> we think you might need to work successfully at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay healthy. Stay productive. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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