Workers are 13% more productive when they work from home compared to the office, according to Global Workplace Analytics. Many workers have had to create offices in their properties to successfully work from home. Now that you’ve got a good foundation to do your job from, it’s time to perfect it with the latest technology. But what tech should you invest in?
Smart technology
Smart technology is the latest tech to be utilized by home workers, and it makes sense to add this tech to your home office. Just under 50% of employees who own a smart home assistant say they’d consider using it for work purposes. Voice command allows you to join Zoom meetings instantly. You can also use it as your very own PA as you can use assistants such as Alexa to remind you of important tasks, read and respond to emails, book meetings, and plan your calendar. Other smart technologies will improve the comfort in your home office, too. Smart lighting can be programmed to come on as soon as a certain level of darkness occurs. You can even buy a smart coffee machine that you control with an app on your phone.
Nifty gadgets
Over 53% of people say keeping work and home life separate is tricky. There are some gadgets you can use to help keep the two apart. These include the MuteMe illuminated button which glows red when you’re muted and green when you’re unmuted. Pop it on your desk and it should stop family members from disturbing important meetings. You can also get a wall-mounted availability calendar that shows your current working status to let your family know whether you’re free or not. If your working area is compact and in a space such as a nook under your stairs or in your closet, you’ll need to free up as much space as possible. Building shelves to use as your desk, as well as storage, can be helpful. The Lenovo ThinkSmart View can also help you free up some room. This small device can sit neatly on the shelves. It eliminates the need to have two large screens or piles of paperwork in front of you as it’s a dedicated video call screen. You can then use your main screen for everything else.
Office furniture
The furniture in your home office can really make the room stand out. There’s no need to stick to a basic wooden chair these days, either. A motorized electric desk is a must-have as it allows you to switch between working while standing and sitting. A connected app lets you set your favorite heights and tracks your time sitting versus standing. Studies have found that standing desks reduce fatigue and increase productivity, so they’re perfect when you feel the afternoon slump coming on.
Technology can turn your home office from a standard working environment to an exciting place to work in. So, try out this tech in your home office today and see what a difference it makes to your job.