{"id":11358,"date":"2020-08-01T12:53:16","date_gmt":"2020-08-01T12:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourlifeassist.co.za\/sizani\/the-positives-of-returning-to-work-and-working-remotely\/"},"modified":"2021-03-16T09:35:36","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T09:35:36","slug":"the-positives-of-returning-to-work-and-working-remotely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourlifeassist.co.za\/sizani\/the-positives-of-returning-to-work-and-working-remotely\/","title":{"rendered":"The positives of returning to work and working remotely"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Covid-19 forced many of us to work remotely and whether you\u2019re returning to work or continuing to work from home, in a world where there is so much negativity relating to COVID, here are some positives to consider regarding either of the two options:-<\/p>\n<p><strong>Home sweet home?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>More family time<\/strong><br \/>\nWorking at home, saves petrol and time in traffic jams, allowing you to spend more quality time with your human and\/or furry family.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Side-step corporate politics<br \/>\n<\/strong>Being out the office minimises the chances of being caught in idol gossip and office politics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choices<br \/>\n<\/strong>There\u2019s more flexibility around working hours, as long as deadlines are met. You can dance, nap, or play with the puppy during a break \u2013 choices not possible at the office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Missed the office?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A \u201creal\u201d office<br \/>\n<\/strong>Your home \u201coffice\u201d set up may not be ideal. \u00a0Your ergonomic chair, powerful broadband, with IT support at hand, may be enticing you back.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Colleagues<br \/>\n<\/strong>It is not the same meeting over Zoom all the time&#8230; You may be craving adult conversation with your favourite colleagues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Normalcy<br \/>\n<\/strong>Tired of looking like a slouch in your tracksuit and slippers every day? Deep down, you know it\u2019s time to put in the effort so that you feel more confident to face the brave new world. Also, having your boss and colleagues in the same office may be more motivating and supportive than you remember or had imagined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sources:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.welcometothejungle.com\/en\/articles\/getting-back-to-office-post-lockdown\">https:\/\/www.welcometothejungle.com\/en\/articles\/getting-back-to-office-post-lockdown<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themuse.com\/advice\/10-reasons-working-remotely-is-even-better-than-you-thought-it-was\">https:\/\/www.themuse.com\/advice\/10-reasons-working-remotely-is-even-better-than-you-thought-it-was<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Covid-19 forced many of us to work remotely and whether  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