A designated working place
As The Muse states, the employee must be able to distinguish the place where they work from places where their personal life happens. This does not mean it needs to be a separate office, but ideally the worker should not, for instance, work in their bedroom because psychologically it is not good if the same place is used for both working and resting.
Dressing as if going to the office
Many people on home office tend to neglect their appearance, mainly in the way they dress. But this has negative psychological implications on the subsequent work performance. The employee should try to maintain some standards even if nobody can see them as this subconsciously motivates them to be as productive at home as in the office.
Ergonomically suitable working space
The working space should be ergonomically adjusted so the employee can sit there for long periods with no negative effect on their health. For starters, it should be enough to have a sufficiently high table, computer screen at eye level and a back support.
Firm working schedule
The employee should learn strictly to separate the time they work and the time they do not. Occasionally these two modes intertwine both ways: some employees pay too much attention to private matters when working from home, others work for too long. In order to work effectively and in a sustainable manner on home office, it is necessary the employee separate these two modes.
Ability to operate the tools used for remote working
In order for the employee to effectively work from home, they must of course be able to operate the tools that enable them to do just that. At the same time, they must have sufficient technologies at their disposal, such as a sufficiently strong internet connection.
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