Tag: “Remote Working”

It’s no secret that the number of people working from home has risen significantly in recent years. But despite this, remote working isn’t quite as common as we’re often led to believe. The latest US Bureau of Labor figures published in 2019 for the 2017-2018 period show that just 24.8% of the US workforce was noted as working from home during this time. This shows that, while there are certainly advantages to introducing remote working policies, many managers still prefer to have their employees work on-site.

If you’re now working remotely, or have been for a while, you’re one of many. Working from home is becoming an increasingly viable option as technology advances to provide the ability to do so. But sometimes, getting down a morning ritual to wake yourself up can be tricky. Luckily, there are steps you can take to help you get into positive habits that will shape your day.

Working from home can be a challenge for anyone and it takes a lot of determination for someone to stay focused and complete a certain task if they do not feel the pressure of working in an office. Being a freelancer can be very liberating and can allow you to work under your own terms but you need to find ways to stay productive and work hard to achieve your goals.

Co-working spaces are offices where you can rent a desk, or meeting rooms, on a temporary or permanent basis. Sharing the space with other workers. They can be a great option if you run a start-up and can’t afford your own premises at this point, are a freelancer or, you are travelling.

Covid-19, the new coronavirus that was born in China in early December, is spreading worldwide. It’s estimated that approximately 25% to 70% of the population of any infected country will suffer from the disease. China’s experience suggests that 80% of cases will be mild, 15% will require hospitalization, and 5% will need intensive treatment.