When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, many consumers welcomed the challenge of working remotely, but with no end in sight and the added pressures of daily life, working from home can pose similar issues of burnout as working in an office. As part of its 'The Way We Work' series, Morra Aarons-Mele shares honest and practical advice on how one can thrive in the rapidly changing work landscape.
The first piece of advice the speaker gives is to "protect you energy." This can be done through a series of ways, the first being to create a ritual. The speaker explains that even something as simple as a commute creates a ritual for us, effectively separating work from home. Without it, the lines are blurred and it can be harder to produce good wok, and to focus. The speaker then goes on to explain that as we work from home, we should create rituals that separate work, from life.
Avoiding Remote Work Burnout
This TED Talk Tackles the Challenge of Working Remotely
Trend Themes
1. Work-rituals - Creating rituals to separate work from home can provide an opportunity for innovative solutions.
2. Virtual-engagement - New ways of engaging more effectively with remote teams can offer disruptive innovation opportunities.
3. Mental-health - Innovative solutions to support positive mental health for remote workers can be a major trend in the near future.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - New tools developed to facilitate virtual engagement could completely change the way people work from home.
2. Human Resources - Innovative HR policies and mental health support programs for remote workers can have a significant impact on employee well-being.
3. Consulting - Consultants with experience in working remotely could play a major role in helping businesses navigate this new landscape.