WFH Daily

Being stuck at home can also mean being stuck in a boring or non-existent exercise routine. What alternatives are out there? Where can I get classes and routines from? And what is calisthenics? We take a look and set ourselves a challenge. Check out Yoga With Adrienne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWBfQjuwp4E&list=PLui6Eyny-UzzFFfpiil94CUrWKVMaqmkm Here's Global Cycling Network's channel, w...

Video calling is ubiquitous these days, and it can all be a bit tiring. What's causing it and what can we do to help ourselves out? Backing your data up is super important, how do you do it? Sitting at your desk all day isn't doing your neck any favours, we have a video to help you with that. The BBC have been looking at video call fatigue, check it out here: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/2...

We are a fully distributed team, and we're looking for new ways to get together, and to get to know each other. In this episode we discuss different ways of remote team building, and choose one to do ourselves! Pictionary word generator: http://wordrawapp.com/online_generator.html Online shared whiteboard: https://awwapp.com/ House Party: https://houseparty.com/ For more #WFH tips and resources ch...

Can self-care go too far? Is discipline required to properly take care of yourself? Or are we overthinking this whole thing? In this episode we're discussing these articles that delve into the issue of self-care vs self-indulgence: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamiforman/2017/12/13/self-care-is-not-an-indulgence-its-a-discipline/#3c2c7b30fee0 https://thriveglobal.com/stories/self-care-or-self-indu...

What are some good tips for busting stress? How can I escape whilst being at my desk? and where can I watch come free plays? This article from Stylist.co.uk tackles the problem of reducing stress whilst working from home in anxious times: https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers/coronavirus-stress-work-how-to-relieve-working-from-home-expert-tips/370709 Noisli lets you listen to the noises of the fo...

How do make the most of your free time during this period of lockdown? What hobby would you pick if you were to start one now? And where do you draw the line between work and life? We're discussing the points raised in this article on Entrepreneur.com , which takes a more proactive look at self-care: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/348116 For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhp...

How do I keep work and personal life apart, especially when they share the same space? What can I use to track team progress? and how do I stay efficient AND sane whilst working remotely? Skillcrush have this great blog post about keeping work and personal life separate: https://skillcrush.com/blog/work-from-home-boundaries/ Idonethis is a simple way to keep a track of team member's progress: http...

What does self-care actually entail? How do I strike a balance between work and home life? and what is Journaling? We're discussing the points raised by this blog post: https://www.calmmoment.com/wellbeing/ways-to-practise-self-care-when-working-at-home/ For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhpodcast.com What are you experiences with working from home? Let us know! And if you have qu...

How do I get everyone engaged in a remote meeting? I miss the buzz of the local Starbucks! I love freebies, but I want mine to be edible... This post outlines some simple and actionable tips to get everyone involved in online meetings: https://miro.com/blog/engaging-remote-meetings/ All the buzz and noise of a cafe, but in the comfort of your own home: https://coffitivity.com/ Here's some free rec...

How do I pace and format my meetings for maximum effectiveness? Can you do your daily check-ins via email rather than vie video call? And how do you make theatre when everyone's stuck at home? EnjoyHQ have a guide based on how they do their meetings with a team that's been fully remote since 2015: https://blog.getenjoyhq.com/the-meetings-and-rituals-that-actually-make-a-difference-when-working-rem...

How do you plan a day of remote work? What should I be doing during the day when working from home? Is everyone really meditating, journaling, and getting 8 hours of sleep every day? We are discussing this guide form Heights: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0092/3834/7861/files/Isolation_Station.pdf?v=1585061011 For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhpodcast.com  What are you exper...

Can you co-work and build accountability whilst working remotely? What does a social life at work look like when everyone's at home in their pyjamas?  We're looking through this article to find out more about being connected whilst being apart: https://biz30.timedoctor.com/virtual-team-building/ For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhpodcast.com  What are you experiences with working...

What does effective feedback look like? How does empathy play into the process? and are we overthinking it? We're looking at this article that gives a whole range of ideas on giving feedback to remote employees: https://medium.com/@rdutel/how-to-give-feedback-to-remote-workers-1e845c09e591 For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhpodcast.com  What are you experiences with working from...

How much attention should I paying to the productivity hype? How long does the transition to working from home take? and will we stay out of the office when life returns to normal? We're reading through this article, and talking about taking care of yourself: https://www.chronicle.com/article/Why-You-Should-Ignore-All-That/248366/#.XoPvH3FVrOh.facebook For more #WFH tips and resources check out ht...

How do I make a separate work and life area in my home? How do I get up and start working without the commute? and do we need to be using our phones if we're indoors all the time now? Harry and Alex are looking through this list of advice from twitter: https://wfhmanual.com/#tips For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhpodcast.com  What are you experiences with working from home? Let...

How do you make a TV news programme from home? How do I make sure the work day has a set end? and how do I learn about managing stress, productivity and more when remote working? ITN has been learning how to make the news whilst 95% of their staff are remote: https://www.ibc.org/create-and-produce/remote-working-delivering-news-during-lockdown/5717.article Gitlab, a remote team for years, share th...

What do the work-from-home veterans have to say about remote working? How do I stay off Twitter and on task during the work day? and how do I fill the gaping void in my life left by the now-closed local Bingo hall? Hotjar have been remote for a long time, here's how they stay sane and productive: https://www.hotjar.com/blog/remote-work-tips-productivity-and-focus/ Twitter and Facebook can steal ho...

How do you connect when everyone's so far apart? What misconceptions do people have about remote working? And what can we do to improve team relations when everyone's squirrelled away at home? Chris Kaundart at Trello takes us through making strong connections whilst working from home: https://blog.trello.com/remote-work-connections This guide takes you through setting up a remote team, and busts...

Do you need a fancy desk? That expensive executive polished platinum desk chair? Maybe not.. Join us as we talk through our setups, some audio tech recommendations, and why you shouldn't be giving Jeff Bezos your money right now.  We're looking through this huge resource list for working remotely, and discussing our own experiences: https://www.wfhbestpractices.com/ For more #WFH tips and resource...

How do you run a remote staff meeting effectively? What tools should I be using when working from home? and how do you manage people's mental health? Zapeir's CEO, Wade Foster, takes us through how he runs his 100% distributed staff meetings: https://coda.io/@wadefoster/how-to-run-your-distributed-staff-meetings-like-zapier More valuable and interesting tools for working from home: https://www.plu...

What lessons can we take from a business that went fully remote in a single day? How do you take care of yourself as well as your work? And some high-brow live-streaming to keep you entertained.  Alex Yumashev went remote with a business in one day, what did he learn?  https://www.jitbit.com/alexblog/287-how-to-switch-to-remote-in-1-day/ Take care of yourself during these times of work-life balanc...

Where do I go to find remote work that is truly global? How is the lock down affecting some of the most traditionally overworked office workers in the world? And some more freebies and offers, because we love a good freebie. Check out these job boards that specialise in remote jobs: https://gowfh.com/ https://remoters.net/jobs/ https://weworkremotely.com/ https://dynamitejobs.co/ The Japanese Sala...

What do seasoned remote workers have to say about working from home? This is an interesting collection of from-the-horse's-mouth guidance that highlights the huge range of methods and practices you can use whilst working away from the office.   https://usefyi.com/remote-work-tips/ How can you keep yourself moving, active, and sane whilst indoors? Check out this article that lists a whole bunch of...

How do you make sure you're doing the most for your mental health when working from home? What does meditation actually entail? How do you carve out quiet for yourself? And what is therapy actually for? We're looking through this huge resource list for working remotely, and discussing our own experiences: https://www.wfhbestpractices.com/ For more #WFH tips and resources check out http://wfhpodcas...

How do you do text-based stand-ups? What format do you use to get the most out of it? Drew De-Pont at UpTech takes us through his consultancy's process: https://upte.ch/blog/remote-stand-ups-at-uptech/  How is the global lockdown affecting consumer trends and habits? Glimpse has a dashboard of consumer interest/ buying graphs over the past month or so, and it brings up some unexpected trends... ht...