we learned after a fully remote month
It's been over a month since all of us at OLX People have been working remotely. Even though it hasn't been a completely unfamiliar zone for us, we have learned a few things that we would like to share.
It might sound excessive, but over-communication can actually be the key to making sure everyone knows exactly what is happening in your company. With something as important as work communications, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
You’ll be surprised how quickly work can seep into your personal time if you are not strict about creating a division. The key is to log off purposefully. Set your Slack notifications to ignore, put your phone on silent, and give yourself time to relax mentally.
Being away from the office and coworkers can make remote workers feel lonely. Use team collaboration tools to have an ongoing conversation with your colleagues throughout the day or maybe set up a virtual lunch via video call to stay connected with each other beyond work.
It's easier to forget to verbalize how thankful you are for your peers' support and hard work after a challenging day. Encourage your team or coworkers to recognize outstanding work among their peers. Even a quick note in your team's chat group to say 'Hey you all are awesome', can go a long way.
Regular breaks are important for mental balance. At the workplace, a break comes in the form of a colleague stopping by or a trip to the café or pantry. In WFH, set an alarm for regular breaks for meals, coffee, minor chores or simply to get up and stand, stretch or walk for a bit.