Who would have thought in 2022 that we would still be working remotely? Working remotely or having a hybrid work environment is our new normal in 2022. While the flexibility of working from home is exciting, it does present some challenges. The steps below can help make the work from home transition easier on your employees:

• Separate space: create a home office environment that you look forward to going to every day. It can be easy to grab your laptop and work from the couch, but it can then be hard to “turn off” at the end of the day. By having a designated area in your home can help make you feel like you’re going somewhere to work and gives you the ability to leave your office when your day is over. Hang up some fun artwork and light some candles for a cozy vibe!

Camera on: by having your camera on for meetings you can be more present. When you get in the habit of having meetings off camera it can be easy to lose focus and not be fully present.

Take a break: according to Psychology Today, “taking regular breaks raises workers’ level of engagement which, in turn, is highly correlated with productivity”. My favorite type of break is an exercise break, there’s nothing like a mid-day 15 minute workout to boost your energy levels throughout the day. Grab a quick smoothie after your workout, and you’re ready to dive back into your work!