Tips for working remotely

远程工作有很多好处，从增加的灵活性到零通勤时间. Here are some tips to consider when working remotely.

Make a plan for your financial needs

• Consider a tax professional for help. Especially for 自由职业者 individuals, 税务专家可以帮助建立良好的记录保存程序，并解释任何营业税减免, expenses and financial considerations.
• Establish an expense-tracking system. 如果你受雇于一家公司，你可能会有一些他们同意报销的费用. 如果你 自由职业者，这有助于了解你将产生哪些费用以及你将如何监控这些费用. You may want to consider a remote office deduction worksheet, a mobile app and a dedicated business credit card, 太.
• 留出文书工作时间. 在你的日历上包括一个每周的约会，你致力于开发票, contracts and other clerical work, including timesheets if you are not 自由职业者.
• 保护你自己. If you have a remote or home-based business, you may need liability 报道 以及保护任何资产(设备，设备，计算机等).)你使用的.
• 投资儿童保育. Taking care of children and your work can be taxing. 如果可能的话, 找一些看护人帮忙的时间，让你有时间专注于工作或其他需要关注的任务.

Create an appropriate work area

• Know your employer’s remote work policies. 公司的人力资源部门应该有一本关于远程工作政策的手册或指导方针, expectations and procedures. 他们也可能有关于沟通、会议、电话和生产工作的协议. Be sure to understand what the requirements are.
• Create a dedicated workspace. Avoid areas w在这里 you need to share space with others. 有些公司要求你有一个安静的专用办公空间来接电话或集中注意力.
• Invest in necessary equipment and software. Be sure you have the proper equipment for your job. Examples might be a printer, scanner, security updates or devices. 你的需求可能会有所不同，这取决于你做什么，以及你是自雇还是受雇于公司.
• Pay attention to ergonomics. Have a comfortable chair with back support. Also, consider a hands-free headset or earbuds for meetings.

Monitor your productivity

• 制定时间表. 远程工作的一个风险是，没有人来签到. No receptionist monitors your comings and goings, and no co-workers are around to share meeting times and camaraderie. 为了抵消这一点, 建立固定的工作时间，这样你就能在工作时间和非工作时间之间保持清晰的界限，并与你的同事保持一致.
• Give yourself a break when you need it. 也许每周有一天你选择在咖啡店或图书馆工作. 这是打破家里单调日程安排的好方法. It is important to always use VPN when working in a coffee shop, 图书馆或外部位置，并确保互联网接入符合安全协议.

Practice regular self-care

• 起来，穿好衣服. It is tempting to simply work in your cozy clothes or pajamas, 但是，如果你要进入办公室或其他工作场所，穿好衣服和打扮是一个很好的练习. Not only does this help with motivation and morale, but it also builds consistency in your daily routine.
• 坚持你的时间表. 遵循规律的用餐时间，就像你在一个典型的办公室工作一样.
• Set an alarm or app alert. 应用程序可以帮助提醒你离开办公桌，动一动，即使只是一个小时 绕着街区走走 or some stretching exercises. 到户外去呼吸新鲜空气可以改善你的情绪, 循环, 焦点, productivity and may also help 缓解压力.
• 走出去见见人. 如果你远程办公，如果可能的话，试着偶尔安排(或参加)办公室会议. 与客户、同事或潜在客户建立午餐会议的节奏.
• Try to achieve work-life balance. Traveling and working can blur the lines between work and leisure, 所以，建立日常生活习惯可以帮助你保持高效，避免精疲力竭.

Understand health insurance options

• 研究 health 报道s. 如果你在旅行中生病或受伤，你最不想考虑的就是如何获得高质量的护理. 找到能让您在需要时无论身在何处都能见到医疗保健专业人员的pp王者电子官网.

上网要安全

• 注意网络钓鱼. Phishing continues to be a large threat to security. Closely scrutinize emails, especially those that are unsolicited, create a sense of urgency, invoke strong emotions or request sensitive information. 不要打开附件或点击你不认识的发件人发来的邮件中的链接.
• Keep router passwords updated. Your router is your home's front door to the internet, so make sure it's secured with a strong password. 第一种方法 secure your home network 是通过将其预设密码更改为强密码并使用加密使黑客无法读取您发送的信息.
• Have strong device passwords. 这有助于防止未经授权的用户访问您的帐户和个人信息.
• Be vigilant with home security. Especially since cameras can be vulnerable to hackers.
• Enable multi-factor authentication. 这在登录过程中增加了额外的步骤，以防止未经授权的用户进入您的帐户.
• Use secure networks and devices. Avoid connecting to unsecured public Wi-Fi networks, 考虑使用便携式Wi-Fi热点或移动数据，而不是公共Wi-Fi, 避免在公共计算机或不安全的网络上访问金融账户, and leverage full-disk encryption on your laptop and mobile devices.
• Download software and apps with caution. Verify the site is legitimate and familiar to you. Malicious sites may contain unwelcome viruses or malware.
• Enable remote tracking and wiping. 这可以帮助防止您的数据被访问，如果您的设备丢失或被盗.