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Kids need constant attention, which can put a damper on your overall productivity when working from home.
And while putting your children in front of the TV may seem like the easiest way to keep them occupied during work hours, there are other ways to carve out quiet time so that you can focus on your to-do list.
Use naptime wiselyResist the urge to use naptime to catch up on your own sleep (an activity your boss will likely frown upon) and turn the time when your children are snoozing into t...
With more people working from home and the trend expected to continue, many who’ve been co-opting the kitchen table are looking for better ideas.
From designers focused on meeting this need, here are four simple and workable ideas that won’t break the bank:
Create a moveable work zone. Turn the area behind your sofa or in a corner of your bedroom into a comfy work space by day that knows its place in the evening. Start with a lightweight, sit-or-stand desk (many are now available at office f...
Working from home has become increasingly popular over the last few years. Though there are many perks to working remotely, there are also some risks. When it comes to setting up a secure internet connection and protecting your data, here are a few things you should know.
Risks of TelecommutingWorking from home can create security challenges. Employees in an office use computers that are provided by a company and that have antivirus software installed and updated by an IT department. Workers ca...
With increases in technology making it easier than ever to work from home and “telecommute”, more and more employees and companies are taking advantage of the practice. There are many benefits of being able to work from home, such as increased flexibility and saving time spent commuting.
But for those who work from home, your workspace needs to be designed so that it maximizes not only your productivity, but also your health. When assessing your home workspace, two of the most important points...
Protecting your personal information from identity thieves is a multi-step process; however, the biggest step you can take at home is to shred anything with personal information on it.
“All a true identity thief needs to become you is your name and ZIP code,” said Frank Abagnale, an American security consultant, at a reception in November. “What you may think is worthless, is of value to an identity thief.”
But you don’t want to use just any shredder. Some shredders only cut up paper enough so...
Digital nomads who work while traveling need to keep their tech devices updated and in good shape if they want to succeed. Without them, their productivity could suffer and could cost them their jobs. Here are some tech must-haves for the remote worker:
Portable Wi-Fi RouterInternet connections at hotels, coffee shops, libraries and other public places can be unreliable. Having your own portable Wi-Fi router that allows you to wirelessly connect multiple devices at the same time can be a lifesa...
