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March 16, 2025
Day of the Home Worker: The Evolution of Remote Working
Working from home has become an integral part of our work culture. Flexibility and productivity have increased, but work-life balance remains a challenge. How do you get the most out of working from home? Here are 3 unique tips to make your work-at-home days even more effective and enjoyable! 🚀
🔹 The advantages of working from home
✅ Flexibility – Arranging your own day and no travel time.
✅ More productivity – Fewer distractions than in the office.
✅ Better work-life balance – More time for family and relaxation.
🔹 Challenges and how to tackle them
⚠️ Distractions at home – Create a fixed workspace and set boundaries.
⚠️ Less social contact – Schedule virtual coffee moments with colleagues.
⚠️ Work-life balance – Work with fixed start and end times.
🌟 3 Unique Work-at-Home Tips for Maximum Productivity
💡 1. Work in Energy Blocks (and not hourly!)
Instead of a 9-to-5 mentality, work in energy blocks. Focus intensely on a task for 90 minutes and then take an active break. This helps your concentration as well as prevents fatigue. Tools such as Pomodoro Timers or Focus Mode in Microsoft 365 can help you do this.
💡 2. Use a “Virtual Commute” to delineate your work day
Do you miss the transition between work and home? Simulate your old commute by taking a short walk or listening to a podcast before and after work. This helps you mentally switch off and prevents you from still being “on” in the evening.
💡 3. Schedule a “Deep Work Day” with no meetings
Block out 1 day a week for deep work with no distractions. No meetings, no notifications, just focused work time. You’ll be amazed at how much you get done! Tip: Set your status in Teams to “Do Not Disturb” and use a focus mode on your devices.
🔮 The future of working from home
🏢 Hybrid working as standard – The combination of home and office is becoming the norm.
📅 AI and automation – Tools like Microsoft Copilot help us work smarter.
🌱 Working more sustainably – Less commuting means lower CO2 emissions.
Working from home is here to stay, but with the right approach, you really get the most out of it! What is your ultimate work-at-home tip?
About the author
My name is Alta Martes, a specialist in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, with a focus on modern workplace management, cloud security and identity & access management. With years of experience, I help organizations optimize their IT infrastructure and create a secure, efficient digital workplace.
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