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What Impact Did Covid-19 Have on Working from Home?

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The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the workforce in the USA and around the world. Although remote work was slowly gaining popularity, the pandemic made it the only viable way for businesses to continue running successfully. As a result, companies offering online tools to make work-from-home life easier became the norm, and video conferencing platforms like Skype, Zoom, and others became the primary way of conducting meetings.

Working from home provides many benefits, such as extra time once you establish a schedule that works for your household. According to Lucy Lyle, founder of Perch,  “Only disciplined and highly self-motivated employees can make the most of the extra time that remote work creates for them.” To achieve this, Lucy Lyle recommends scheduling intervals throughout the day to focus exclusively on work for a set amount of time and avoiding procrastination and distractions.

Following this excellent advice can result in more free time, as not having to commute can save hours that can be put to good use at home. Saving money on lunches, work clothing, and transportation can also lighten financial burdens, reducing stress and improving well-being. However, to maintain a good work-life balance while working from home, self-discipline and self-motivation are essential.

Taking Lucy Lyle’s suggestions, to recap,  the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed how businesses employ staff and the working conditions. The remote working model is now widely seen as productive, time and money-saving, and here to stay. From the interview process to the submission of work, new tools and protocols have been established to make the entire journey more efficient and effective.

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