Designate a Workspace 

• Consider clearing a space (such as a table, desk, or chair) within your home and designate it as a work spot. This will allow you to equate this specific space as a working area, similar to your space in the office. 
• If clearing a space within your home does not work for you and/or your family, consider checking in with a neighbor who may have a table or desk area within their home that they are not utilizing and may be willing to share.

Work Related Communication

• Constantly communicate with your team and manager. Daily schedules may shift to accommodate for childcare, family dynamics, etc., so make sure to check in with your team using phone, email, WhatsApp, Telegram, or other existing platforms. 
• Utilize your calendar – with schedules changing for our global staff, it is important to keep your calendar up to date to ensure your team is aware of your availability.

Staying Connected 

Many of us rely on taking coffee/tea and lunch breaks with coworkers as a way to communicate and stay connected. Working remote does not always allow for us to stay connected in the same ways, but consider these options: 

• Schedule time for virtual coffee/tea breaks. Although we may have virtual meetings with people to discuss work, it is nice to set up a time to check in with each other. 
• Utilize shared platforms. For example: in Seattle, there is an Asana project that allows people to recommend books, movies, and other entertainment for people to check out.

Staying Productive 

• Check in with your team at the beginning of the day and outline your priorities. If there are any projects you are working on and progress depends on another team member’s input, use this time to discuss. 
• Although unprecedented times will require us to be flexible with our work schedules, try to maintain your usual working hours to avoid burnout. When you are done with work for the day, pack up your work materials and leave them for the next day.

Taking Care of Yourself 

• Schedules are changing. Try to maintain the same daily work rhythm - wake up at the same time, take breaks and lunch, and log off at the end of the day. 
• Make sure you are getting up from your workspace and moving, consider going outside or going for a walk. Without getting up to attend meetings and such, it can be difficult to remember to incorporate movement into your daily routine.

Troubleshooting Challenges

• Should any challenges interfere with your ability to work remote, let your manager or the applicable team know. For example, if you are experiencing issues with Zoom or Teams, communicate with the Technology team