Sun Feb 05 2023 10:09:47 GMT+0200 (South Africa Standard Time) - QikTruck Media
Life looks and feels very different right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and much of this difference applies to the business world too. Where South Africans used to leave their offices and completely disconnect from work for the evening, many are now faced with the challenge of trying to relax within the same space as their desks and laptops. The key to managing such a situation successfully is setting and observing boundaries between work life and home life.
Having a clear demarcation between the two is beneficial for both your mental health and for the success of your career. There has been a substantial increase in remote working since the onset of the pandemic, and the value of work-life balance is becoming more evident. For those who have yet to make the switch to working from home, it’s important to remember that working from home doesn’t have to mean being available 24/7 – there are steps you can take to keep yourself and your work in line.
It’s important to set boundaries when working from home in order to remain productive and protect your mental well-being. Those who can separate their work life from their home life will be able to focus more easily on both – taking the time to relax and refresh while still ensuring the work gets done. This sense of boundaries can include structuring your work day and taking regular breaks too.
But this isn’t the only advantage of setting boundaries – it also helps employees to be more creative, productive, and motivated, as well as helping them to develop relationships with colleagues and clients then provide better customer service. This all has the knock-on effect of reducing stress levels, and increasing job satisfaction.
Communication is key for setting boundaries, and it’s important that both managers and employees engage in it. Managers should inform employees what is expected of them and suggest times when they should be available, i.e. when they should check emails and jump onto video calls. They should also provide information on how they can be contacted in an emergency.
Employees should also communicate in this process by informing their employers what they need to do the job efficiently. They should provide information on the best times to contact them, and communicate their availability if they are stepping out of office at any stage. It’s also important to communicate details like break times and when you will be unavailable to ensure that others know not to expect a response.
Another key point to consider when setting boundaries is that you shouldn’t be too hard on yourself. This is a unique time and it can be difficult to stay focused, so it helps to be easy on yourself and remember that everyone has to adjust to the “new normal”.
It’s also important to remember that you are not a machine. Your body and mind need time to rest and recharge, so it’s important to step away from work activities from time to time.
In times past when South African professionals used to travel to and from the office, goods transportation was often used to move items of importance. Now, with many people working from home, the need for goods transportation to and from your home or office still exists.
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Whether you’re operating remotely or in the office, QikTruck has you covered. Give us a call on 087 826 7953 or sign up via our website – QikTruck.co.za – to get started.