Factories closed, services halted, and workplaces evacuated: humanity is at war with an invisible enemy. It’s been over a month since COVID-19 — the coronavirus linked to severe acute respiratory syndrome — hit the streets, and we still haven’t found a way to wipe it out.
Tips for working from home during the coronavirus pandemic
Major cities have gone into lockdown as experts believe social distancing is the only way to stop the virus from spreading. As a result, workers are working from home, doing their part to prevent the pathogen from gaining more hosts.
People who have worked in an office their entire lives are expected to find it difficult to work from home. Not many people have the privilege of creating a distraction-free workspace at home, which means productivity is sub-par. To remedy that, we have taken it upon ourselves to provide a few tips that can help you be more productive from the comfort of your home.
Many offices prohibit the use of smartphones during work hours. And while this is frustrating for many, it helps employees be more productive. At home, without such restrictions, it is almost impossible not to glance at social media notifications.
