Updated on May 25th, 2026
We are all passing through a worldwide pandemic, named COVID-19, and the situation has compelled us to work from home. Almost every part of the world is severely affected by this health crisis. The number of casualties is rising day by day, although a few nationalities seem to have controlled the spread of the disease to some extent. Governments have ordered the complete or partial closure of public life; businesses and offices are shut down. And still, there is no certainty when life will return to its normal routine.
In this scenario, when we are all sitting at home, a few new ideas are also developing. Life never stops for anyone in any situation. It always creates new tracks and better opportunities. No matter how many setbacks you get, the basic principle of life remains the same. In today’s situation, we are learning new things. Technology is playing an important role these days.
Working from home is not a new idea to us, but it has become more focused nowadays. I have felt and learned from the present situation that working from home doesn’t mean that you lose your job or professionalism; rather, it creates a better work environment. The idea of working from home is awesome. You are sitting with your family surrounding you. Your cat or dog is staring at you while you are working on your official work. Such an environment is never boring; rather, it increases your productivity.
During my travels and meetings with different people, I always heard about the concept of working from home. I was thinking about the concept and believed it is not for everybody. Sometimes professionals from the call centre sector, other consultancies, and a few more used to work from home and at different hours due to time zone differences between nationalities. Working in the International Education consultancy sector, I tried this concept with a few staff members. Reasons for trying this concept were varied, including changes in staff members’ family circumstances and not losing my performing staff. I experienced that the idea really works, and those staff members are still working for my office and performing really well.
Successful people are always focused on their work, so staying at home cannot stop them from being more productive. So many different modes of communication are being used to operate work activities while sitting at home.
In the present scenario, it is a new way of working. I have seen in my circles that everyone is discovering new ways to work remotely. Today, we have so many options, like Zoom, Skype, Facebook LIVE, Webinars, and others, to interact with clients and staff. Many professionals, like doctors, consultants, and IT professionals, are already using these tools, but the current situation has given a big boost to the shift to these modes of communication. Many colleges, schools, and universities have started offering online lessons and video-conferencing classes. It’s not wrong to say work has changed forever. The concept of working from home can boost productivity if we learn the right ways to set up our working style at home.
Fixing the schedule for the day
When working from home, you have more flexibility in managing your time. In the early morning, when you wake up, you can easily switch on your computer and check a few things, like received emails, and plan to reply to them according to your priority. Since you will not get ready or dress for the office, you will have plenty of time to schedule your tasks. You get the option to put on a pot of tea or coffee and start working. Same you can add a few tasks before going to bed at night.
Here, I would like to suggest a few tips. Start doing some of the things you normally do when you are working from the office. Setting an alarm in the morning, having breakfast and coffee, getting dressed up, and setting the schedule. Feeling like you are in the office is really important; otherwise, homely things will start distracting you.
Setting a daily schedule is important for making your work and effort more productive. I agree we can’t generalise the challenges that everybody faces while working at home. For some, it may be straightforward, and for others, it may be challenging to stay focused. If we fix a fixed schedule, it will certainly help to maintain a working environment. Fixing things like coffee breaks and lunch timing will support better coordination between team members.
Make a list of tasks and update your status
When you are at your home office, no one is watching you. There is no boss, so you don’t feel any pressure to get stuff done immediately. But you have to keep in mind the need to complete that work on time.
When you are at home, many distractions and temptations can affect your work. Being transparent with your manager or other team members is essential; otherwise, the team’s productivity will suffer. In case you are not on your computer for some reason, your team must know. Making a list of tasks and sharing it with team members can be helpful. Updating your status regularly through any mode of communication will develop more confidence with team members.
Few brakes are necessary for better performance. Having tea or coffee breaks will improve your productivity, but you must manage your connectivity with your team during such breaks.
Choose the right place and tools to work
Here I am going to share an essential aspect of working from home. Working from home doesn’t mean that you are not as planned and scheduled as others sitting in the office. It would help if you had a proper space and a work area that supports your effective work. This purpose needs a particular room or space. All this will help you get into the right frame of mind.
The working environment certainly affects your performance, so you must choose the right place to work from home. I agree that not everybody has a home office. We need to set up the right place to sit and work. The room should be free from distractions and unnecessary noise. An easy place to sit will be helpful.
Other tools, such as computers, cameras, and headphones, are also important. Headphones can enhance the quality of all conversations and staff meetings. The selection of communication software should be easy for everyone to use. In short, we can say that work requires the support of the right tools, and we should select the best one.
In conclusion, I would like to add that working from home is the future of work. Even after the COVID crisis fades, people will not stop working from home. Rather, few will adopt it as a new way to work. I feel I will not stop going to the office, but I will still set aside some days each week to work from home. It is easier, more productive, and relaxing as well. If you give the same privilege to your staff, they will feel more attached to your company, and there will be very few chances of their leaving your team.
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It’s the demand of time and also it is very good. As it is Economical and also time can be best managed.
Saving in Petrol, traffic on roads, pollution.
Bhanu. Thanks for adding your valuable words. Time is changing and so trends are also changing. Work from home is a reality that we have to accept sooner or later.