3 ways to refresh your workspace to be more productive at home

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise

Published August 11, 2020 2:31 PM EDT Updated August 19, 2020 10:09 AM EDT 1 Min Read

Months into remote work, employees are still struggling with the strain of increased work obligations and the loss of their normal routines, says Erika Zauner, CEO of corporate wellness program HealthKick.

“A lot of businesses are realizing how business can still operate effectively with everyone working remotely,” Zauner says. “But it has taken a toll. We’re all dealing with parenting obligations and work obligations and just general anxiety about the uncertainty that we’re all facing.”

Especially if you have multiple people working at home, people have said, ‘Our house is like a WeWork. We have each person in the bedroom or taking over the guest room.’ But you should have a dedicated space to get away from everything.

There is something about that consistency — when you take over a space to get your work time in, it helps establish boundaries. There’s this tendency to just set up shop wherever there’s a free table, but look up proper ergonomic positioning, and then use coffee table books to prop up your computer. Set yourself up like you would at your desk at the office, where you might have some photos or your favorite coffee mug. Making it your space is helpful.

Alyssa Place

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Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio