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Since the Coronavirus first reared its ugly head, I have been recommending telecommuting as a way of reducing the risks of spreading Corvid19 through your workforce. I have been pushing for this for years for many reasons, including reduced business costs, staff satisfaction, reduced commuter … View moreSince the Coronavirus first reared its ugly head, I have been recommending telecommuting as a way of reducing the risks of spreading Corvid19 through your workforce. I have been pushing for this for years for many reasons, including reduced business costs, staff satisfaction, reduced commuter traffic congestion and more. I’m pleased to see news media and others now also trumpeting this call.
Working from home isn’t easy and straightforward for everyone and I’d like to share 5 tips, based on personal experience, that might help.
1. Make sure you have a space that is just for work. Minimise distractions and while it may be home, while you are in that home office, it is not your home.
2. Work out a plan if you have a partner and children. If you haven’t worked at home before, agree on some basic rules. For example, a signal, maybe a closed door, that says you are at work. Compensate by making quality time available.
3. Find a way to stay focused and stick to a task. Forest is a cool mobile app that can help. A virtual tree grows as long as you stay focused for a predefined period of time. It withers if you stop the activity you are doing. What’s even cooler, is that the more you use it, the more real trees sponsors pay to have planted.
4. Whether you are the people leader or the staff member, stay in touch with your colleagues. Have virtual meetings, maybe Skype or Zoom as a way of maintaining business relationships. That contact is really important and helps maintain continuity.
5. Make sure you take home everything you will need. Laptop, paperwork, meeting notes. There is nothing worse than getting to your home office and finding you have forgotten something essential.
Evidence suggests that productivity and job satisfaction increase when people are entrusted with telecommuting. There is the potential for the coronavirus to decimate some workplaces, it also means that people can feel safe, working at home.
When people feel a little off colour and start coughing and sneezing, this causes concerns for fellow workers. It also means that people can continue to work, without using up sick leave or annual leave.
If your business has been considering allowing or encouraging staff to telecommute, this is a great opportunity for a trial. It doesn’t commit you to do it long term, although if you do it well, I suspect it will become part of your business model. Don’t treat it lightly though. It isn’t simple to do well. This is why many consultants have been employed in cities like London where traffic congestion is at its worst.
At Shade Design we are a family-focused company along with offering the best products and service at the most affordable prices in the industry.
With our experienced and friendly team, we pride ourselves on making sure you only have the best experience working with us and that you can’t help … View moreAt Shade Design we are a family-focused company along with offering the best products and service at the most affordable prices in the industry.
With our experienced and friendly team, we pride ourselves on making sure you only have the best experience working with us and that you can’t help yourself but tell all your family and friends.
With our custom aluminium frames and awnings, we stand by our products and offer a 5-year warranty.
Age School's vision is to help students become curious, creative and compassionate learners by making their education meaningful and highly relevant to the changing world we live in.
You are warmly invited to our Open Day.
Thursday 12th March 9:30 - 10:30am.
9 Huron Street, Takapuna
… View moreAge School's vision is to help students become curious, creative and compassionate learners by making their education meaningful and highly relevant to the changing world we live in.
You are warmly invited to our Open Day.
Thursday 12th March 9:30 - 10:30am.
9 Huron Street, Takapuna
Our small class sizes allow us to place each student at the centre of their learning. To spark their curiosity we turn their passions into real-world challenges and encourage deep thinking to allow students to build both their knowledge and their social-emotional skills.
The drought in Northland and Auckland has smashed weather records, Niwa's summer climate summary sho…
There is an overwhelming about of information about coronavirus available to us, but which source is the most credible? The Sunday Star-Times is keen to hear about the information you're seeing on social media and how much you trust it. Vote in the poll below, and feel free to email us with … View moreThere is an overwhelming about of information about coronavirus available to us, but which source is the most credible? The Sunday Star-Times is keen to hear about the information you're seeing on social media and how much you trust it. Vote in the poll below, and feel free to email us with any examples of misinformation: kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz. Our question for you: Do you trust what your friends and family are sharing/saying about coronavirus on social media?
Another very happy customer - "Toka did an amazing job staining our house. He has great attention to detail. He did the job in an extremely timely manner and we are extremely happy with the result. TK Revive have been a pleasure to deal with. There is great communication with Kim, and we would… View moreAnother very happy customer - "Toka did an amazing job staining our house. He has great attention to detail. He did the job in an extremely timely manner and we are extremely happy with the result. TK Revive have been a pleasure to deal with. There is great communication with Kim, and we would recommend them without hesitation to anyone needing this type of work done." – D'arcy
This morning another large buoy was washed ashore, south of Rothesay bay.
And some interesting rock stacking art was also on display :)
Parents of students at Auckland's Westlake high schools have been sent a letter as the second case o…
We are wanting a male tomorrow at 10.45 for a free haircut. This is a skills test as part of a job interview with a very qualified senior stylist. So you will be in excellent hands.... we just need to see how amazing she is at her barbering skills. It is totally free. Please text 0211217445 if you… View moreWe are wanting a male tomorrow at 10.45 for a free haircut. This is a skills test as part of a job interview with a very qualified senior stylist. So you will be in excellent hands.... we just need to see how amazing she is at her barbering skills. It is totally free. Please text 0211217445 if you are interested.
Hi neighbours, a Takapuna family has been left devastated after watching a beloved wife and mother die from a motor neuron disease.
Karen Barreto, 52, died in hospice on February 9, after a "courageous battle" with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the most common type of the disease.… View moreHi neighbours, a Takapuna family has been left devastated after watching a beloved wife and mother die from a motor neuron disease.
Karen Barreto, 52, died in hospice on February 9, after a "courageous battle" with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the most common type of the disease.
RIP Karen <3
The Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) is running a free seminar in Browns Bay on Wednesday, March 18, about the financial implications of moving into a retirement village, with support from the Retirement Villages Association and experienced legal practitioners.
Speakers from the CFFC, … View moreThe Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) is running a free seminar in Browns Bay on Wednesday, March 18, about the financial implications of moving into a retirement village, with support from the Retirement Villages Association and experienced legal practitioners.
Speakers from the CFFC, Retirement Village Association and the legal profession (if available), will discuss types of retirement villages, the costs of moving into and living in them, and how they operate. The seminar will also explain some important residents' rights and where you can find out more information.
The seminar is 90 minutes long and will include question and answer time.
Tea, coffee and light refreshments are provided.
Places are limited and while attendance is free, please register to reserve a seat.
Register by clicking the link below:
Triton Hearing is making it easy and affordable for you to enjoy our best hearing technology on a simple, monthly subscription. We call this Pay As You Hear, and it’s a bit of a breakthrough.
Get the world’s best hearing technology on a simple, monthly subscription from $5/Day.
This month is all about bringing your community together and having a great time! We want March to be all about celebrating the connections we have while making new ones along the way. As we all know, what makes a neighbourhood great isn’t the houses and cars, gardens and streets - it’s the … View moreThis month is all about bringing your community together and having a great time! We want March to be all about celebrating the connections we have while making new ones along the way. As we all know, what makes a neighbourhood great isn’t the houses and cars, gardens and streets - it’s the people who share their presence and aroha with each other.
A wonderful way to take part is to participate in Neighbours Day Aotearoa which takes place from 27 March - 5 April. This year’s theme is ‘Small Things Make a Big Difference’ - we couldn’t agree more!
Let us know how you’re celebrating by email or tag us online and include the following hashtag:
#NSNZcelebratecommunity
Hello gardeners! We know there's more to your day than flowers and veges, and we're interested in your views on leisure, how you watch TV shows, movies and video content. This survey will take about 10 minutes of your time, and we would very much appreciate the feedback.
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