Whilst this does present some advantages, it may be a sudden change for those who have not worked from home alone or shared their office space with family and roommates.
“This new reality we are facing also offers potential challenges that includes a lack of colleagues and managers to collaborate with and help you stay on task; some employees working too many or too few hours; struggling to manage work/life balance and establish boundaries to limit distractions; and a lack of everyday face-to-face interaction increases feelings of isolation and decreases motivation, not to mention the potential for miscommunication due to lack of non-verbal cues,” says ManpowerGroup South Africa’s managing director, Lyndy van den Barselaar.
These challenges may manifest in elevated stress levels in those who are unaccustomed with it. “During this time in isolation, it is the responsibility of every employee to continue working efficiently despite the challenges they face to ensure success in their careers post lockdown,” adds van den Barselaar.
ManpowerGroup has provided some helpful points to work effectively at home:
“During these difficult and uncertain times, ensuring structure and focus will keep our heads above water till we re-enter the public space,” concludes van den Barselaar.