We all unanimously switched to self-isolation mode and, at the same time, remote work. Despite the fact that some businesses still continue to operate as usual, the majority have mastered or continue to adapt to remote work.
Those who worked in the office and constantly dreamed of remote work, guided by their own ideas and common myths, can now experience everything first-hand.
Expectation: Working from home is less efficient
Reality: Some problems can be solved in minutes
It’s paradoxical, but in remote work mode you manage to solve many issues quickly and without delay. If earlier to resolve an issue it was necessary to involve many experts and hold a couple of face-to-face meetings, now the same issues are resolved in seconds in chats.
Yes, technology is changing lives and business processes. So why were all these approvals needed? Hmm....
Expectation: I can plan my own employment
Reality: Now you work 24/7
Office limits opening hours. For example, my fellow TOP managers and I noticed that we began to work a lot more, which will ultimately affect both our health and results. So those who work will be the first to demand a return to the office
The efficiency of processes has increased, problems are solved quickly and that is why you have to work almost constantly, which in turn allows you to quickly solve problems... Mutual guarantee of efficiency.
Perhaps this is due to the fact that there are restrictions on movement and free movement around the city, or the boundaries between personal and work have simply blurred. Previously, the role of the waterline was played by the road from home to work and from work to home, where you calmly tuned into a working mood and cooled down on the way home.
What day is it today?
Expectation: I dress the way I want at home
Reality: You have to dress for work
Hurray, you can finally work in your pajamas!!!! What is that sound? - calls the boss via video link. And in a minute you already fully comply with the dress code of your company. Next time you immediately dress normally, because at any moment your manager, colleague or partner may call you.
Business attire is mandatory, no matter where you are - at home, in a shopping center or in the office.
Expectation: Nothing will change in work
Reality: Work processes have really changed
It seemed that with the transition to remote work, in principle, nothing should have changed except the methods of communication. However, the cohesion of the team and the style of communication begins to shift towards informality - this is a dangerous sign, signaling the beginning of the disintegration of the team.
Additional psychological pressure imposes restrictions on leaving the house, this cannot but affect the emotional state, especially for those people whose living area does not allow them to isolate themselves from their cohabitants at home.
Positive recommendations:
Follow the work and rest schedule
Communicate with colleagues without switching to an informal communication style
Help your colleagues
Dress decently - your family will be pleased too