HOME JOBS SERVICES SPECIALTIES ABOUT US BLOG CONTACT US BLOG Insights News, information and advice from the experts of Peyton Resource Group. Should I Take Work Home? Posted on February 28, 2020 by Katherine Heffron Separating your personal and professional lives is an essential part of fostering the right work-life balance. However, there are times with a difficult project that you need to bring your work home or even stay extra hours at the office. In fact, the advent of Cloud computing makes it easier for employees to work from home. So what is the best strategy for performing some of your work duties from home? Is it the right approach to balancing your office and personal lives? Let’s analyze the topic to gain a few insights on handling this issue in a healthy manner. Americans are Increasingly Working at Home A recent study noted that 80 percent of Americans now work from home or another location after office hours. Many of those surveyed are employed by companies that value the work-life balance. Needless to say, this increased activity means there are a number of ideas on how to handle these extra hours without becoming burned-out. As noted earlier, the Cloud-based services increasingly used by companies make it easy to access work from a laptop or tablet no matter your location. The key to being productive without becoming overly stressed lies in setting the right boundaries. Let’s take a look. Boundaries are The Key to Working Extra Hours at Home The most important point when working at home is being productive, but still limiting any interference with your personal life. Keeping a strict set of hours, while allowing for meals at regular times and social activities helps in this regard. A meditation session before starting work keeps any stress levels to a minimum. Additionally, create a space for your work activities. A home office with a door ensures kids, pets, or roommates don’t disturb you while working. Appoint the room with sufficient lighting and a comfortable chair as well. Make sure your WiFi or mobile phone signal is strong enough for uninterrupted Internet access. Talk with your family members or roommates to request you not be disturbed while working unless absolutely necessary. In the end, you might find out you are more productive at home than in the office. If your company offers telecommuting as a benefit, expect your productivity level to increase when remote working. Ultimately, after following these tips, working from home might take your career to another level. If you need advice on building a great career, speak with the experts at Peyton Resource Group. As one of the top staffing agencies in Texas, we know the companies looking for talented professionals. Connect with us soon! Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) More Posted in News Tagged Better Work-Life Balance, Working From Home Post navigation How to Promote Equality in The Workplace Peyton Resource Group Awarded ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards Leave a Reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment * Name * Email * Website Categories Employer Job Seeker News Press Release “Working with PRG for 7 years, I know they have my best interests at heart. Finding the right talent is extremely difficult but having a partner who is willing to invest in learning the DNA of what makes a great candidate takes a lot of the heavy lifting off my plate.” Affiliations Follow Peyton Resource Group on Facebook Follow Peyton Resource Group on Twitter Connect with Peyton Resource Group on LinkedIn © 2021 Peyton Resource Group | Privacy | Site Credits