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RLI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GROUP LEARNING EVENT
PSGLE 135
7 Tips for Creating a Productive Home Office
Environment
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Course Description
If you are fortunate enough to work out of your
home, you appreciate the perks – lower commuting
costs, flexibility and convenience. All of these are
great perks, but a number one complaint from
people that telework is “I don’t know where my day
starts and ends!” In order to be successful working
out of your home, you need to create an
environment for productivity. This webinar will
highlight 7 tips for creating a productive home
office environment.
Assessment
Are you easily distracted?Are you easily distracted?
Are you more productive in a quiet environment?Are you more productive in a quiet environment?
Or, do you operate better with some amount of chaos?Or, do you operate better with some amount of chaos?
Are you a visual person?Are you a visual person?
Do you love clutter?Do you love clutter?
Or, are you a “neat freak”?Or, are you a “neat freak”?
Tip #1
Create a business-like environment tailored to
your productivity needs
Productivity
Furniture
that suits
you
Furniture
that suits
you
Dedicated
business
computer
Dedicated
business
computer
Separate
space
Separate
space
Tip #2 - Continued
The answer is “No”….
…variety in location can take you out of your
routine allowing you to think differently.
Library * Coffee Shop * Local Cafe
Tip #3
Do away with common distractions
TVTV KidsKidsPersonal
phone calls
Personal
phone calls
ClutterClutterPersonal
tasks
Personal
tasks
Tip #4
Establish routines
Schedule consistent working hoursSchedule consistent working hours
Avoid over-working Avoid over-working
Avoid under-workingAvoid under-working
Take care of household tasks before starting
your work day
Take care of household tasks before starting
your work day
Tip #4 - Continued
Establish boundaries
Set work restrictionsSet work restrictions
Inform family and friends of your normal work
hours
Inform family and friends of your normal work
hours
Close the doorClose the door
Set expectations for number of hours you need
to work to be successful
Set expectations for number of hours you need
to work to be successful
Tip #5
Strategically Decorate Your Space
�Use colors that lighten up the room
� If possible, pick a space with some windows to allow for
natural light
� Plants are great for decorating a space
�Artwork helps for creative inspiration
� Consider soft LED lighting versus harsh fluorescent
lighting
Tip #6
Strive for a Clean and Organized Space
• Make straightening up your office part of your
end of day routine
• Limit office supplies to those
essential for your work
Tip #7
Comfort is key
• Choose office furniture that is comfortable as well as functional
• Pick a desk chair that gives you good posture
• Consider a desk with an adjustable work space
Upright Sitting Posture Standing Posture
Images from: www.osha.gov
Summary
�Create a business-like environment tailored
to your productivity needs
�Your workspace does not always have to be
at home
�Do away with common distractions
�Establish routines and boundaries
�Strategically decorate your space
�Strive for a clean and organized space
�Comfort is key
This concludes the Professional Services Group Learning Event
Marie Bernier, Director of Content