WFH Daily

Productivity and productivity hacks are everywhere, but very few make as big of a statement as Nir Eyal’s book, which tells us to do away with the to-do list! Certain hosts/ producers of this show are very attached to their to-do lists, so why should we give them up? Take a listen and find out.    3 productivity tips on working from home — straight from a distraction expert https://thenextweb.com/...

Going remote and still making people feel included can be really difficult, never mind when you're scattered all over the world! In this episode Alex talks to Dr Michelle Dickinson about her company Nanogirl Labs and how she tries to make people feel included and able to share in failure as well as success.    Dr Michelle Dickison: https://www.medickinson.com/     Nanogirl Labs: https://www.nanogi...

When you don't have regular access to the office, it makes you think about what purpose it really serves. In this episode Harry and Alex talk about the four main things that offices are really great at, and if any of them can really be replaced with remote alternatives.    How the Office Will Change When Everyone’s Back: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2020-10-01/how-the-office-will-cha...

Being a remote worker or running a remote company is a situation that many of us have found ourselves in this year. But what does that look like outside of the UK/ US? In this episode Harry talks to Abhishek Paul from project/ process management platform Kissflow. They discuss the remote work culture in India, how Kissflow handled the transition from in-office to home working, and how it affected...

Are your days blending together? Ours certainly are. In this episode Harry and Alex talk about the importance of keeping the weekend safe from work, how we can do that, and what has worked for them. Saturday and Sunday are more than just social constructs, they may be key to our health and sanity…    How Lockdown Redefines our Weekends: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200402-how-lockdown-re...

The internet is awash with ‘productivity gurus’,  but what we really want are simple practical tools and ways of thinking that will help us shift the work we need to shift, without losing our marbles in the process. In this episode Harry talks to  Trevor Lohrbeer, who gives  us some great tips on how to make the work day work for you.    Day Optimizer: https://dayoptimizer.com/     For more #WFH t...

Would these schemes get you back into the office? In this episode we discuss different incentives from companies that are trying to get their employees back into the office - whether it be for meetings, or the full 9-5. Free taxis, childcare, or desk-booking, could be the thing that gets people to make the jump back into in-person working…    Bosses are doing weird things to get people back in the...

In this episode Harry is talking again to Christine Ro about the future of remote work. This time it’s all about the best parts and potential pitfalls of the hybrid remote work system. Spending part of our time at home and part of our time in the office may be the future, but should we be excited or worried?    Christine Ro: https://www.christinero.com/     For more #WFH tips and resources check o...

As we move in and out of lockdown and face an uncertain year ahead, the urge to get a change of scenery and escape grows stronger. Estonia has a system for moving your business and even yourself to the country, and enjoying all the benefits of being in the EU, as well as exploring the country and getting that change of scenery. In this episode Harry talks to Ott Vatter, the MD of these programmes,...

Remote working is often talked about as a great leveller - we’re all stuck at home just the same as each other, and we’ve got to make the whole thing work. But remote work means vastly different things to different people. Some can’t do their job remotely, whilst others face huge hurdles in even showing up to the weekly team catch-up on Zoom.    What remote jobs tell us about inequality: https://w...

It’s becoming more and more clear that the offices we return to won't be the same ones we left pre-pandemic. In this episode Harry talks to Christine Ro about what she’s learned as a writer covering the future of remote work. What is the hybrid model? Who’s using it? How will it affect us? Take a listen and find out!   Christine Ro: https://www.christinero.com/     For more #WFH tips and resources...

Imposter syndrome is a well-known phenomenon nowadays, and we’ve all felt it at some point in our professional lives. How has lockdown and remote working and the madness that is 2020 affected the imposters among us?    Fewer people experiencing Imposter Syndrome while working from home, says study https://metro.co.uk/2020/09/28/fewer-people-experiencing-imposter-syndrome-while-working-from-home-sa...

We obviously know that staying secure whilst online is important, but what specific techniques can we use to guard our data? And what are the tools that will actually help us do that? In this episode, Harry is talking again to Jahmel Harris of Digital Interruption about protecting yourself and your company whilst working remotely.    Digital Interruption  https://www.digitalinterruption.com/      ...

How can an introvert make friends and put themselves out there when stranded away from the office, often in countries where you don’t even speak the language? In this episode Harry talks again to Elly Earls, a writer and digital nomad, about her personal and work life, and how the two are balanced.   Elly Earls: https://ellyearls.com/     Do you work remotely? Have you taken yourself all over the...

It’s been a tough year for most, and it’s definitely been a year where we learned more about ourselves. In this episode Harry and Alex talk about the things they’ve discovered whilst working in this high-pressure time we all find ourselves in. Maybe you’ve experienced them too?     What have you learned over the past 6 months that surprised you? Working from home has certainly led to a few discove...

It’s not just the freelance and the gap-year students who are working abroad these days. In this episode we talk again to Elly Earls about her experiences as a digital nomad, and the surprising range of people she’s met around the world who are working remotely abroad. Full-time, part-time, or traditionally office-based? People from all backgrounds have made it work for them.    Elly Earls: https:...

We will go back to the office at some point in the near future, if we haven’t begun doing so already. But it’s clear that things will never quite be the same again. What will this new balance of in-person and remote work work look like? Have a listen and find out!   Is the Future of Work Hybrid? https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200824-why-the-future-of-work-might-be-hybrid     For more #WFH...

We’ve all heard of ‘Zoom-Bombing’ and we all know not to click on those emails promising you free yachts. But what do we do now that security (usually handled by an IT guy or gal in the office) needs to be in our homes? Harry talks to Jahmel Edwards about Email, video chatting, and the cloud in this very informative interview.    Digital Interruption https://www.digitalinterruption.com/     Jahmel...

Working abroad and changing countries every few months can seem an exhausting prospect, but now some countries are asking for foriegn workers to stay for up to a year with new visas. We discuss these programs and ask, why wouldn’t you?    The new residency schemes inviting workers abroad: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200824-the-new-residency-schemes-inviting-workers-abroad     For more #...

Staying active and pain-free when working from home can be tricky. It’s a life that lends itself to sitting about all day and not getting out much. In this episode Harry talks to Dr Emil Goliath, who specialises in personal health and fitness.    Dr Emil Goliath: https://www.doctoremil.com/   3 min Mobility Routine: https://youtu.be/IJDHNMy7XDA     For more #WFH tips and resources check out http:/...

Is it realistic to talk about going from a 9-5 in the office - to working on the beach in some tropical country? In this episode Harry talks to Elly Earls, a writer who did just that. The pair talk about the transition from the office to a  ‘digital nomad’ lifestyle, and how you actually go from one to the other.    For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhpodcast.com     Elly Earls: h...

The fridge is talking to you again. “Come and have a look at this cake”, it whispers. What simple things can we do to improve our diets when working from home? In this episode Dr Emil gives us some guidance and some recipes for snacks and meals that we can all use when working from home.    Dr Emil Goliath: https://www.doctoremil.com/     For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhpodcas...

We’re back with Kyle and Daniel from the Lower Street team, and this time we’re talking about making your own schedule, the value of sticking to it, and how Daniel keeps his thoughts in one place using Evernote.    For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhpodcast.com     Do you work remotely? Are you on the other side of the globe from your co-workers?  We love talking about all things...

Working from home brings its own unique challenges when it comes to our physical and mental health. In this episode we talk to Dr Emil Goliath about what actionable steps we can take to manage stress, and what do actually mean when we talk about staying healthy?    Dr Emil Goliath: https://www.doctoremil.com/     For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhpodcast.com     What do you do t...

Kyle and Daniel work on the Lower Street team from the Philippines and the US, thousands of miles away from Harry who lives in the UK. In this episode the trio talk about their WFH experience and how they juggle babies, pets, and work.    For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhpodcast.com     Do you work remotely? Are you on the other side of the globe from your co-workers?  We love...