Working from home or at the office may seem like chalk and cheese, but there are similarities. You still have work to do after all! Having facilitated both at our commercial office space in Brisbane and our virtual office space in Brisbane, Corporate House have some tips that apply to both.
Routine
Humans are creatures of habit. The morning cup of tea, social media log in or browse of the newspaper are actually great ways to engage our brain and provide a gentle transition into the working day. Routine usually results in productivity, whether it takes place in a commercial office space in Brisbane or from home.
Space
We all use our work space differently. Some people like to interact and collaborate with their colleagues, while others need more privacy. These conditions may be easier to attain at a traditional office space in the Gold Coast, Brisbane or elsewhere, but it can also be achieved at home. If you are a social person you can bounce ideas off family members, connect with others online or pick up the phone. Those at the other end of the spectrum will likely enjoy the privacy that having virtual office space in Brisbane and working from home gives them. They can set themselves up somewhere quiet where they won’t be disrupted.
Environment
Offices and homes are designed for very different functions. People working from home often struggle with the many distractions available to them. The backyard, the lounge or the kitchen may all prove to be a temptation too great. If your business has or is about to become a virtual office in the Gold Coast, Brisbane or elsewhere, you may need to adjust your house to maximise productivity. Surround yourself with what you need for work and keep connected to your workmates online to help maintain focus. The reverse is also true. Those in a shared office space in Varsity Lakes should take a little of their home life to work. A few personal items and a relaxing atmosphere are all important to achieve balance in the work place.
Turn Off After Work
Those workers who have a virtual office in Brisbane may not get to ‘go home’ after work. They are already there! This may make it difficult for them to switch off once the working day is done. Use the return of a family member or the start of a TV show as a non-negotiable end-pojnt to your working day and ensure you have some fun activities planned for the evening or weekend.
The office needn’t be the rigid and boring space we imagine it to be, just as the home needn’t be a minefield of distractions and unproductivity. Whichever happens to be your work space, find some middle ground and get the best of both worlds.