{"id":6328,"date":"2021-03-17T10:18:15","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T10:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coolcompanydev.staging.wpengine.com\/uk\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=6328"},"modified":"2023-06-29T13:28:58","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T13:28:58","slug":"our-5-best-tips-for-getting-into-working-from-home","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/coolcompany.com\/uk\/blog\/our-5-best-tips-for-getting-into-working-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Our 5 best tips for getting into working from home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-coolcompany-section has-light-green-background-color has-background has-light-green-background-color has-background\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-style-right-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"breadcrumbs align  wp-block-bcn-breadcrumb-trail has-text-color has-background\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\">\n\t<span><\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-5-best-tips-for-getting-into-working-from-home\">Our 5 best tips for getting into working from home<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Many freelancers and consultants work from home, either full-time or occasionally.&nbsp;But following the recommendations of the Public Health Authority, all of a sudden, large parts of UK\u2019s workers were asked to pack up the laptop and set up a home office.&nbsp;We at Cool Company want to share our own tips on how to make the home offices work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coolcompany.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/contractor-working-from-home.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coolcompany.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/contractor-working-from-home.png 776w, https:\/\/coolcompany.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/contractor-working-from-home-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/coolcompany.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/contractor-working-from-home-768x641.png 768w, https:\/\/coolcompany.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/contractor-working-from-home-480x401.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coolcompany-separator is-style-default has-green-10-background-color has-background\"><svg width=\"100%\" viewbox=\"0 0 1600 60\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"#ffffff\" d=\"M0 0L29.6667 1.75612C59.5 3.36587 118.833 6.87807 178 12C237.167 17.122 296.167 23.8537 355.333 22.6829C414.5 21.5122 473.833 12.1464 533.333 9.07319C592.833 5.85368 652.167 8.78051 711.333 11.2683C770.5 13.6098 829.5 15.6585 888.667 18.7317C947.833 21.9512 1007.17 26.3415 1066.67 27.8049C1126.17 29.2683 1185.5 27.8049 1244.67 23.7073C1303.83 19.4634 1362.83 12.7317 1422 8.34148C1481.17 3.95124 1540.5 1.90246 1570.33 1.02441L1600 0V60H1570.33C1540.5 60 1481.17 60 1422 60C1362.83 60 1303.83 60 1244.67 60C1185.5 60 1126.17 60 1066.67 60C1007.17 60 947.833 60 888.667 60C829.5 60 770.5 60 711.333 60C652.167 60 592.833 60 533.333 60C473.833 60 414.5 60 355.333 60C296.167 60 237.167 60 178 60C118.833 60 59.5 60 29.6667 60H0V0Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-coolcompany-section\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-columns1 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>1. Keep your routines<\/strong><br>Working hours are as important if you work in the office or at home.&nbsp;The constant presence of the laptop should not mean that you are constantly present.&nbsp;Take a lunch break, make a coffee or tea and leave the job when the workday is over.&nbsp;Start and end&nbsp;<s>of<\/s>&nbsp;the working day as you normally would, for many people, this could be taking a walk, just like the normal commute.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;2. Do not get caught in the couch<br><\/strong>A home does not usually have ergonomically correct furniture like an office, so a little creativity can come in handy.&nbsp;Make sure you stretch regularly and move around, and be mindful of your posture. Remember, the sofa may look nice today, but your back doesn\u2019t appreciate it in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;3. Reducing distraction<br><\/strong>People are good at finding things that \u201cNEED\u201d to be done at home as when working from home?&nbsp;Try and get rid of the distractions as much as possible.&nbsp;For example, make sure to have snacks and other essentials&nbsp;<br>you need at home so that you do not suddenly have to run errands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;4. Utilising technology<br><\/strong>From a technical point of view, we have no real barriers to working from home.&nbsp;There are many smart services for video calls, group chats and the like.&nbsp;Why not have lunch with colleagues over Skype?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;5. Pants on!<br><\/strong>Although work from home may not really require any dress code, many feel that in the end, it is nice to dress for their workday.&nbsp;Also, avoiding any embarrassing situations if webcams are requested at video conferencing.&nbsp;Pants on simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Home offices may feel tedious and complicated for many, but with a few simple steps, we will be able to make the best of the situation.&nbsp;When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-coolcompany-section is-style-no-space has-green-10-background-color has-background has-green-10-background-color has-background\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-do-you-want-to-know-more\">Do you want to know more?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Do you have any questions or are you ready to get started with Cool Company? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/freelance.coolcompany.com\/signup\/password\">Sign up<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/coolcompany.com\/uk\/why-choose-cool-company\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working from home has both advantages and disadvantages. 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