{"id":5091,"date":"2020-03-31T14:26:09","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T09:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/?p=5091"},"modified":"2020-04-22T09:14:26","modified_gmt":"2020-04-22T04:14:26","slug":"a-guide-for-work-from-home-for-smes-during-corona-virus-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/2020\/03\/a-guide-for-work-from-home-for-smes-during-corona-virus-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide for Work from Home for SMEs during Corona Virus Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Summary<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><em>The article highlights the ways and means through which effective work-from-home scheduled can be maintained without compromising on the quality of the work and a few quick tips to work with complete concentration.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The article also encompasses some effective self-development tips to spend the quarantined time on self-development which would help you to learn and hone your skills for career advancements.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>This articles also talks emphasize on the time at hand and actual and strategic utilization of the given time and resources at hand.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Things are already heading towards a situation, a scenario that none of us ever thought about nor imagined it to be happening to us. Looking at the present scenario we can just assume that it\u2019s about to more haywire and weird.<br \/>\nBut, during this time of an epidemic spread and become a haunting reality, we need to keep our hopes and our morale up by remembering quotes and understanding that\u2019 it\u2019s not the situation that makes you a person you are but it\u2019s the way you react to the certain situation shows the kind of person you are and how do you react in the face of adversity.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping that in perspective, you need to ensure that during that period you are functioning positively and don\u2019t become mundane and non-productive. So to ensure that we have spent some time compiling everything you need to remain a functioning and active member of society while working from your living room, bedroom, sitting room, etc. And when we say everything\u2026we mean everything.<\/p>\n<h2>1st thing first: Stay Informed and updated<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While living in the pandemic situation, when you\u2019re living out your best socially distanced life or we can even say your quarantined life. You should always stay up-to-date with the latest COVID-19 news by visiting WHO, and other social media platforms and official statistics platforms through the internet or any other reliable and verifiable sources.<\/p>\n<h1>The most important thing that you need to remember is<\/h1>\n<h2>You need to Stay Productive While Working From Home<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/images-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5101\" src=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/images-1-300x147.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/images-1-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/images-1.jpg 321w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>From history, we have seen that Shakespeare penned King Lear while the plague epidemic had created a storm in the whole of Europe and due to which theaters had shutdown. Keeping this in mind, let\u2019s find out ways how you can accomplish something that can be of benefit to mankind or anything of equal value for the generations to come.<\/p>\n<h2>Set a proper working station<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pjjghdcbiig6wnybrvpg.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5103\" src=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pjjghdcbiig6wnybrvpg-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pjjghdcbiig6wnybrvpg-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pjjghdcbiig6wnybrvpg-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pjjghdcbiig6wnybrvpg.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It is recommended by many experts and researches that,<strong> \u201csetting up a specific workstation\u201d<\/strong> helps you transform into <strong>\u201cwork mode\u201d<\/strong>. If the set-up workstation you don\u2019t feel productive and feel that not able to generate the desired results change you\u2019re chosen spot.<br \/>\nFew things that can help you concentrate and become productive, it would help you play the due role and be an essential part of the work-force<br \/>\n<strong>Scent:<\/strong> The aroma brings you a sense of peace and calm, open your eyes and focus on the tasks at hand, the scents we recommend are eucalyptus or mahogany.<br \/>\n<strong>Sound:<\/strong> play a sound or any music that creates an environment that enables happening of work and makes it easy and interesting to uptake work and be productive working from home.<\/p>\n<h2>Scheduling\/Planning<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5102\" src=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Create a time table and schedule that gives you feel that you\u2019re \u201cin office\u201d every single day, and be prepared to start your work at that time. Then, also decide on the time that you \u201clog-off\u201d for that day and mark your attendance for that day on your work calendar. Understanding and embracing time restraints would help you keep all four essentials going (friends, family, work, and health). Don\u2019t forget to plan in&#8230;<br \/>\nCooking and eating, so you don\u2019t end up eating all the junk and the food you are not supposed to have, also make sure that you don\u2019t take too frequent breaks to cook three-course meals (too fancy or elaborate meals).<\/p>\n<h2>If you are Leading a team<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5100\" src=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-5-300x145.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-5-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-5.jpg 323w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Simulate in-person contact<\/strong>: Set up virtual \u201ccoffee chat breaks\u201d and \u201chappy hours\u201d more that you would usually plan\/conduct normally when working from the office. Since working from home you can\u2019t tap and pat people on the shoulder virtually, and it\u2019s better and would be more conducive to the business is to save up your Slack ideas and feedback\/comment\/criticism for an actual conversation that you can have with you sub-ordinate later on.<br \/>\nOne thing you can also ask employees to check in every morning at a specified time and to mention in their schedules when they plan to take a break or head off to have lunch.<\/p>\n<p>Harvard Business has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harvardbusiness.org\/resources-effectively-lead-amid-covid-19\/\">list of resources<\/a> to help you effectively lead amid COVID-19.<\/p>\n<h2>What should be the Things to Do When You\u2019re Not Working<\/h2>\n<p>Many things can be done when you are not working, which will impact your life positively<br \/>\nOne thing that can you up your game is learning of \u201cnew skills\u201d<br \/>\nSpend your time productively while others are watching \u201cNetflix and Chilling\u201d we recommend that you should take up a new skill that would open your mind to a new world and would also help you to improve your life chances.<\/p>\n<p>Follow artists and people sharing skills through social media videos or live sessions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tips for learning new skills fast: Take Short Breaks, Early And Often<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freecodecamp.org\/news\/here-are-380-ivy-league-courses-you-can-take-online-right-now-for-free-9b3ffcbd7b8c\/?\">450 free Ivy League online classes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazingeducationalresources.com\/?\">Free educational courses<\/a> offered due to school closings.<\/li>\n<li>Find some amazing courses on Coursera and Udemy which can aid your professional skills and help you become better at it, providing you the needed edge at your workplace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Read Books<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5099\" src=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"276\" height=\"182\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is the time, take you the long-awaited list of \u201cBOOKS-TO-READ\u201d and start looking for the books, while everything is on lockdown you may not find all of your desired books but you might find some of the books online that would be a savior in the time of being inside and being in quarantine.<br \/>\nBooks as said to be \u201cMans\u2019 best friend\u201d call upon this best friend today when you just need the right amount of distraction and deviation from all the gloomy thoughts that may cloud over your mind.<\/p>\n<h2>Exercise<\/h2>\n<p>Exercise is very important while being lockdown as well, as we have the energy that needs to be used ad channelized since the lockdown happened so sudden and quick that many of us were unable to stock up of some yoga mats or weights, but even if you were unable to do there are multiple alternatives to such items.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/images-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5098\" src=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/images-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nSpend some of your time surfing on internet to find the right replacement that is available at your home and start your day with 30 minutes of a simple and effective exercise plan, it will not only keep you alert and fresh for the rest of the day but would also help you feel fit while you are indoors and eating food untimely and not realizing it.<br \/>\nAlso, you may find multiple apps on google play store and IOS app store that would facilitate your workouts with a proper streamed exercise routine\u2026so just find the right exercise routine and go for it.<br \/>\nBeing at home you can do Yoga, Cardio, aerobic and a few simple exercises very easily.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t know what kind of workout you want to do, here are some free apps with plenty of options: Try Aaptiv or Neoufitness for 30 days, and Peloton\u2019s not-just-cycling app or ASICS Studio Fitness\u2019s trainer-led classes for 90 days.<br \/>\nSites: Classpass is free and unlimited right now.<\/p>\n<p>Stay connected to others: connection is the key<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/\"><strong>WHO<\/strong><\/a> has shared some tips on how to deal with anxiety and apprehension. Here are a few things mentioned that you can do if you are stuck somewhere alone or even if you are stuck at home.<br \/>\nAsk and get to know how your friends and family are doing, are they doing okay, because as you need someone might also need someone to check on them and make them feel better.<br \/>\nFind ways to play your part in society and also how you play your role remotely in this time of crisis.<\/p>\n<p>Staying home with \u201cFamily\u201d make each moment count, this may be a blessing n disguise to spend time with your family that you have been unable to do so due to work and classes. Take a minute to appreciate your loved ones and spend some super amazing <strong>\u201cFAMILY TIME\u201d<\/strong> or we sat, bring back the <strong>\u201cHOUSE PARTY\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Cooking<\/h2>\n<p>Explore the inner you, cooking can be something of a hidden talent\/power of yours. Go and find it, it should not make you a gourmet cook but it can be as simple as cooking a cheese omelet or making lentils and beans.<br \/>\nYou can learn cooking via Instagram\/Facebook by following some channels and also might have access to free online classes to cooking.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/images-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5097\" src=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/images-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"282\" height=\"179\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nLearning cooking does not mean you go out each day to get things for your meals, try to minimize your grocery trips as much as you can, try and create pantry and freezer-friendly dishes and meals that can be stored and would lessen your exposure to the external environment.<\/p>\n<h2>Clean up your life- add and subtract, add good things and subtract negativity<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Digital:<\/strong> Delete old and redundant data, so that you have space for the new data, delete things that are old and taking up space, also you can transfer some of the old data to your laptops\/desktops for archives purposes<br \/>\nClean up your desktop (since you have time on your hand, delete the files from your desktop and make proper drives, add relevant data in relevant folders to make sorting and searching of the data easier)<br \/>\nDelete unused apps and material, update your software.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Physical<\/strong>: Clean out your closet and drawers, discard the unused and if giveaway extras or something which you would not like to wear to the poor\/needy.<br \/>\nClean your room and your personal space, the more clutter around the more occupied you are mental.<\/p>\n<h1>During this time it\u2019s also just okay to have some Fun<\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5096\" src=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download.png 225w, https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Watch&#8230;movies any genre that you prefer, listen to music-anything that brings you peace or tranquility, listen to the podcast, watch your favorite series on Netflix and Amazon Prime, play video games, enjoy corona memes, use social media and keep yourself updated and up breast with the recent happenings around you, increase your cultural knowledge, take upon the favorite writer and read.<br \/>\nDo anything and absolutely everything that is fun and you enjoy doing in your free time (the time in which you are not scheduled to work)<\/p>\n<p>So many people are working from home, some of the luckier lots have gotten off from work and are not required to be active and working on their assignments, if you are an employee and if your employees are now working from home or in some manner working remotely, many of you must have already worked out the infrastructure curves: Between email, phone calls, texts, and messaging platforms (Slack, Microsoft Teams, zoom, etc.), communicating and collaborating may not be perfect and 100 percent on point&#8230; but you&#8217;re making it work, keeping the situation at hand in mind.<\/p>\n<p>This on-going situation provides the picture-perfect opportunity since you don\u2019t have any choice to shift to a more effective and operational leadership style.<\/p>\n<p>So don&#8217;t be desirous to create a comprehensive and descriptive list of expectations, guidelines, procedures, policies and worst of all, potential repercussions or consequences.<\/p>\n<h1>Your work from the home policy can be as simple as, these three short sentences:<\/h1>\n<h2>Get your work done.<br \/>\nBe available.<br \/>\nOver-communicate.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Yep. That&#8217;s it and you are good to go\u2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You need to trust the process and the evolution that comes with it, remember that How people work? When they do their work? Whether and if they&#8217;re incredibly efficient and able to get all their work done in the given stipulated time, or whether they relatively take longer and take more hours than they should be working&#8230; except any intra-day deadlines, who cares, right? The main concern should be the work done and the results required.<br \/>\nFor example, Bill Gates used to memorize employee license plates so he could look out the window to see who was still at work. Eventually, he realized that managing by results was more important&#8230; and much better use, as a leader, of his time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-3-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5095\" src=\"https:\/\/smartchoice.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So don&#8217;t worry about things like how many hours your employees work? Lead and manage by expectations and deliverables\/results, not by virtual micro-management and how many hours they have spent sitting in one-place doing a lot or nothing.<\/p>\n<p>What matters is and important is to get work done.<\/p>\n<p>The employees should also realize that its the same for the employees as well that they should be \u201cAVAILABLE\u201d and some active link of \u201cCOMMUNICATION\u201d is established during the work hours, if the work and organization require their presence should be mandatory. It should be without having said employees should communicate problems, issues, challenges&#8230; as well as ideas, suggestions, and opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>One should pro-active in their approach towards the work and team so just say that. &#8220;This is a challenging and perplexing situation, and everyone needs to do best in their parts, especially if they have ideas that make the situation better.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from that? One thing that needs to be remembered is that treat your employees like the professionals they are. The belief that they know the situation and understand correctly what&#8217;s at stake.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time to trust them and have faith that they would step up.<br \/>\nSomething we all consciously or subconsciously know those good employees don&#8217;t need policies. 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