Remote work set up
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Table of contents
Table of contents
Where to work
Are people in coworking spaces? At home? What are the options your company offers, and what's the process?
Most needed gear
Share recommended gear to save employees time, and get them set up quickly.
- Desk
- Laptop stand
- Webcam cover
General well-being recommendations
Isolation and long hours are common remote work challenges. This section is one way to encourage healthy work practices in your company.
Slite's example below for inspiration:
Take breaks
Try to get out of your chair every hour or so. Even just to fill back that empty glass of water that's drying on your desk.
Get movingSome people find it useful to squeeze in some exercise during the day or right after work.
MeditateThere are some affordable apps you can easily pay for out of pocket.
- Petit Bambou (French employees get this for free with their insurance)
- Get Headspace
- Calm
Create a dedicated space just for work
Especially if you're working from home
- This makes it easy to end the work day and leave that space.
- Also, you don't want to be setting up and clearing up your workspace everyday.
- You might want that place to be a closed room where you feel more comfortable getting on calls and focusing.
Set up a work scheduleIf you find it easy to get absorbed by work, try to force yourself to follow it.
General mental health Everything, included all tips above, is linked to mental health.
- Disconnecting and taking time off is important.
- Keep a good work-life balance.
- Tips from Buffer on this subject.