WFH Daily

What does a good WFH setup look like, how do you share the space with others in your house, and is it possible to keep work and personal life separate when you're doing everything under one roof? Harry talks to Michael Bird from HPE again in this episode to find out.    Michael Bird: https://twitter.com/miclbrd?lang=en-gb   For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhpodcast.com     Have...

Getting work done and, more importantly, preserving your sanity whilst working from home is really important. In this episode Harry talks to Frankie Tortora about her experience working from home with kids, what helps keep her productive, and how to keep yourself motivated and accountable outside of the office.    Frankie Tortora https://francescatortora.com/     Doing it for the Kids: http://www....

What do you do when you start a new job, and not long after the world goes into lockdown? And, more importantly, how do you avoid those pesky tasty biscuits in your cupboard that have been calling your name all morning…     Michael Bird: https://twitter.com/miclbrd?lang=en-gb   For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhpodcast.com     Have you found the right work-life balance for yours...

No really, procrastination does have its benefits! In this episode Harry talks to Sian Meades-Williams about her productive procrastination, and how social media can be a force for good in your social life.    Sian Meades-Williams: https://www.sianmeadeswilliams.com/     For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhpodcast.com     Have you found the right work-life balance for yourself?  O...

Here are some actionable tools and processes for managing the mental health of yourself and others at work from the mental health charity MIND’s Head of Workplace Wellbeing Programmes Faye McGuinness. Harry and Faye talk about it from the perspective of both employee and manager, and outline some things you can start doing now to make a difference in the workplace.     MIND: https://www.mind.org.u...

We love to talk about the positives of remote work - but it isn’t without its pitfalls. In this episode Harry talks to Sean Blanda again about his article that highlights the potential issues with remote working, and the two discuss what can be done to avoid them.    Sean Blanda: https://www.seanblanda.com/   For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhpodcast.com    Have you hit any of t...

Work life balance is the name of the game these days, and everyone’s having trouble getting it right. In this episode Harry talks to Sian Meades-Williams about her work life balance in the new normal, and why we should take it a bit easier on ourselves right now.    Sian Meades-Williams: https://www.sianmeadeswilliams.com/   For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhpodcast.com    Have...

We know how important mental health is in the workplace, but how do we act on that? In this episode Harry talks to Faye McGuinness from mental health charity MIND about staying sane in the midst of Covid.    MIND: https://www.mind.org.uk/   For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhpodcast.com    How have you been safeguarding your mental health?  We love talking about all things remote...

It’s been a weird year, and it’s been doubly weird and hard for those with kids. In this episode Harry talks to Frankie Tortora about the importance of community and togetherness when remote freelancing - especially in the midst of a pandemic.    Frankie Tortora https://francescatortora.com/   Doing it for the Kids: http://www.doingitforthekids.net/diftk-podcast/   For more #WFH tips and resources...

You may remember us discussing an article about the negative side of remote work in a recent episode. In this episode we talk to the author of that article to hear more about his vision of the possible negative consequences of a remote work culture.    Sean Blanda: https://www.seanblanda.com/   For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhpodcast.com    Has remote work benefited you and yo...

Did you win our prize for responding to the survey? Tune in and find out on today’s show. Also, find out what we’re planning for the future of the show, it’s all very exciting!   Just because the survey competition is over, doesn’t mean that we’re closed for input! Reach out to us with any and all thoughts and feedback, it’s appreciated.    For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhpodc...

How do you become a freelance writer? And how do you connect with other writers and job opportunities once you’ve left the office? Harry talks to writer and award winning newsletter-er Sian Meades-Williams about her journey and what she’s learned along the way going from staff writer to freelance pen-for-hire.    Stand by for the winners of our WFH survey prize - to be announced soon!   Sian Meade...

What’s really going on with mental health in the workplace? Harry talks to Faye McGuinness about a study done by MIND into the state of mental health in the workplace, and the pair discuss how remote working and lockdown have affected everyone over the past few months.    Stand by for the winners of our WFH survey prize - to be announced soon!   Mental Health and Employers Study: https://assets.pu...

Working from home means being within easy reach of the fridge and food cupboards. In this episode we talk to culture and food writer Dale Berning Sawa about cooking great meals quickly and easily, and how to maintain a healthy relationship with the kitchen when stuck within arms reach of it at home.    Dale berning Sawa: https://www.daleisloup.com/   Simple healthy meals: https://www.theguardian.c...

A study of 1500 UK business owners and employees has found some really interesting information on the future of remote work, and how it will affect us. Harry talks to the commissioner of this study, Ingrid Ødegaard, founder of video calling service Whereby.  The study: https://whereby.com/information/blog/guides/whereby-research-reveals-impact-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-will-have-on-the-future-of-wo...

It's important to keep abreast of the news, especially these days, but often it leaves you feeling stressed and anxious. In this episode we discuss how you can consume the news without the news consuming you.  How to Cope when the News Makes you Fell Stressed and Depressed: https://www.calmmoment.com/wellbeing/how-to-cope-when-the-news-makes-you-feel-stressed-and-depressed/ Seven Strategies for Se...

Steve Folland, Producer and podcaster extraordinaire, talks to us about procrastination, balancing work and home life, and what the future of the office might be.  Steve: https://stevefolland.com/ Doing it for the Kids: http://www.doingitforthekids.net/diftk-podcast/ For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhpodcast.com How do you avoid procrastination? Let us know! And if you have ques...

Harry talks to Louise Deverell-Smith of Daisy Chain about fitness, fatigue, and why you shouldn't compare yourself to others in lockdown. Louise is the founder of Daisy Chain, which is a free online platform for parents where they can match + connect with flexible employers to enhance their careers and work-life balance: https://daisy-chain.com/ For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wf...

In this episode, we talk about our experience with remote team building and playing Pictionary with our distributed team. How did we do it? Did it work? Will we do it again? Online whiteboard: https://awwapp.com/ Pictionary word generator: http://wordrawapp.com/online_generator.html Jack Box Party Games: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jackboxgames. JackboxPartyLoaderFull Online...

Zoom is everywhere, it's become synonymous with video calling. But we've recently steered clear of the ubiquitous app, and found something else that works. In this episode we discuss our move away from Zoom, what we've switched to, and why. Hey! Complete this quick 5-question survey and we'll randomly select an entry to receive a £50 Amazon voucher. To fill out the survey, go to https://forms.gle/...

It’s time for an update! New and tasty things are brewing in the WFH kitchen. If you want to get involved ,then please do fill out our survey, it means a huge amount to us!    We’re taking a break and sprucing up the show. We’ll be back soon with new, improved content. BUT in the meantime we’ll be re-playing our most popular episodes, so if you haven’t heard them you’re in for a treat.  Hey! Compl...

It’s mid-morning and already the siren’s call of the fridge is luring you in to have another nibble of last night’s cake. It’s a common experience to find yourself eating more when working from home, and a global pandemic doesn’t help things either. In this episode we discuss some techniques for outsmarting the fridge and staying free from food infatuation.    How to avoid overeating when working...

It’s not exactly been a stress-free year so far, and that stress can have an effect on your focus. In this episode we take a look at an article on the BBC about memory and anxiety, and the interesting link between the two.    How anxiety affects your focus: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200611-how-anxiety-affects-your-focus Hey! Complete this quick 5-question survey and we'll randomly sel...

The office is dead, apparently. But is this remote working revolution anything new? If we look back to 2013, we find an example of one company that tried large-scale remote working, and discovered many things that we then forgot, and rediscovered during lockdown…    The Remote Work Experiment that Made Staff More Productive: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200710-the-remote-work-experiment-...

The first 18 months of remote working or freelancing can be really tough, both mentally and physically. In this episode we talk again to Dale Berning Sawa about taking care of yourself during that transition period, and building confidence for the future.    How to Work from Home and Stay Healthy: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/mar/25/extreme-loneliness-or-the-perfect-balance-how-to...