Tips for Telecommuters – Part 2

An earlier post on flexible workplace policies reported that arrangements such as job sharing, phased retirement of older workers, and telecommuting can increase the productivity of a company’s workforce and its overall bottom line. I believe this is true when both the employer and employee are careful to set up guidelines. In my most recent post, I talked about having structure with your workspace and hours. Here are a few other things to consider:

Got Kids? They need to go … somewhere. Whether it’s daycare, school or summer camps, kids need to be away during work hours just as if you worked in an on-site office.

Turn a Blind Eye to Personal Messes: Life brings clutter, and like when I used to work in the office, I sometimes end my work day to find the breakfast dishes are still sitting out. They eventually get picked up, so I’ve learned to turn a blind eye during a busy work day.

Have the Communications Essentials: With GlobalMeet and web conferencing, I have everything I need to stay connected to my office peers.

What has helped you work most productively from home? Share your telecommuting tips with me here.