diff --git a/src/content/resources/developer-resources/developer-health/remote-work.mdx b/src/content/resources/developer-resources/developer-health/remote-work.mdx new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d39c3e2b --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/resources/developer-resources/developer-health/remote-work.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,99 @@ +--- +meta: + title: Effective Remote Work Practices + description: A guide to help remote workers develop healthy practices. +hero: + Hero: [insert relevant unDraw image here after selection] +tags: + - memberresources + - memberresourcesIndex +order: 3 +--- + +import LeadText from '@/components/content/LeadText'; +import TextContainer from '@/components/content/TextContainer'; +import FileIndex from '@/components/content/FileIndex'; + + + + + Remote work has become a staple for many developers worldwide, offering + flexibility and challenges. This guide provides actionable strategies and tips + to optimize your home working environment, ensuring productivity, maintaining + a healthy work-life balance, and preventing burnout. + + + + + + +## Introduction + +Explaining the shift to remote work and its impact on developers. + +## Optimizing Your Home Office Setup + +- **Ergonomics**: + +Ergonomics can help you feel more comfortable, both physically and mentally, +which can lead to higher productivity. For example, an ergonomically designed workstation +can help improve posture, which can reduce fatigue and exertion. +This can allow you to focus on their work for longer periods of time and complete tasks more efficiently. + +Poor ergonomics can lead to frustration and fatigue. +Ergonomic workstations can help you feel less tension in your body, +which can lead to higher quality work. + +- **Technology**: + +### A good monitor + +Having a good amount of screen space makes working on projects more efficient and easier on the eyes + +### Desk/Standing Desk + +Lots of developers who work from home have standing desks (some with treadmills!) This helps keep the blood flowing and +helps keep you active + +## Establishing a Routine + +- **Work Hours**: + +It can be easy to throw schedules out the window when you are in your home, there are lots of temptations for distractions. +Keeping to a set schedule will enable you to stay on task and emulate being in an office setting. This will keep you productive. + +- **Breaks**: + +To avoid burnout, schedule breaks into your day. No need to work to the point of exhaustion. + +## Maintaining Work-Life Balance + +- **Physical Space**: + +Dedicate a designated work space in your home. A closet, a corner in the living room, +or if you're fortunate enough to have the space, and entire home office. + +- **Mental Space**: + +Try to compartmentalize your work from your home life. +It is important that your mind have a space to rest and regenerate. + +## Communication Best Practices + +- **Tools and Apps**: + There are many excellent tools and apps for keeping communication consistant and effective. Slack is a wonderful app + that Virtual Coffee utilizes wonderfully +- **Regular Check-ins**: Staying in touch with your team at the office can help keep things flowing naturally between you and + your coworkers. A virtual space can be as real as a physical enviroment. + +## Health and Wellness Tips + +- **Physical Exercise**: Incorporate physical activity into your day. Get some stretches in, do chair yoga, anything to help with + +- **Mental Health**: Mindfulness and stress management techniques will keep you sharp and productive. Be kind to yourself. + +## Conclusion + +Remote work can be a challenge, it can also be an advantage. Productivity can be enhanced with the above tips. + +