We\u2019re a SaaS company that has built a drag-and-drop, no-code app creation platform for coaches, tutors, and trainers who want to take their skills online. We\u2019ve been a remote company since 2016 and we have team members based across the globe. We love remote working and think, in many ways, it\u2019s the future of work. Sharing our tips, tricks, and strategies for creating successful remote teams is something we love doing. Honestly, we\u2019ve found we\u2019re more productive when we\u2019re at home and if we can share that productivity with others we\u2019re all for it.<\/p>\n
The Survival Checklist<\/strong><\/h5>\nTo make the checklist easy to digest we\u2019ve separated it into three categories; mindset, digital tools, and equipment.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2020\/07\/mindset-8.gif\")
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Mindset<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nIt can be easy, when working from home, to convince yourself you\u2019re being really productive. When in reality you\u2019re eating ice cream on the sofa, watching Netflix, and your work laptop is sitting disregarded on your lap. To avoid this scenario you need to check you\u2019re in a work mindset.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Prioritise<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nWhen you\u2019re working remotely time management and self organisation are the keys to success. Make sure you are ordering your daily tasks in a list and stay focused on the tasks you give yourself.\u00a0There\u2019s nothing like looking at a checked-off list at the end of the day to remind you that remote working isn\u2019t impossible!<\/p>\n
If you often jump from task to task quickly you could find that you\u2019ve reached the end of the day and finished nothing. Strict prioritisation will keep you focused and accountable for your own work.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Discipline<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nYou\u2019ve had a stressful morning, and your lunch break has flown by. Why don\u2019t you just give yourself an extra 30 minutes off? No one is going to know. But before you know it that 30 minutes has turned into an hour. Well that\u2019s fine, you can just add an extra hour of work onto the end of your day. Yeah right!<\/p>\n
Be honest with yourself about your working habits and set up a routine that can remove your negative impulses. If you\u2019re not a morning person start slightly later in the day but make sure you\u2019re fully committing to work when you do.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Clean<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nMess in general isn\u2019t good for creating a productive work environment. Get rid of the clutter before starting work to ensure a zen calm whilst replying to emails.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Workspace<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nTo get yourself in a work mindset it helps to have a dedicated workspace at home [that feels like an office or library] to use. Free this space of non-work-related distraction and put your phone out of arms reach (We\u2019re serious).<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2020\/07\/digital-tools-8.gif\")
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2. Digital Tools<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\nOnce you\u2019ve got the right mindset for a day of remote working you\u2019ll need to master the tools that make doing your job possible. There are 100s of tools out there, but here are our suggestions to fast track your way to success.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Video Conferencing platform<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nWhether it’s a Zoom call, Microsoft Teams, Skype or Google Hangout, mastering the use of video conferencing platforms is essential for remote workers. Not only is it nice to see your colleagues (in most cases anyway), but video conferencing lets whole teams get on a call together.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also very difficult to stay focused on an audio-only call. When you can\u2019t see your colleague you\u2019ll often find yourself talking over other people. Your meeting can quickly become clunky and unproductive.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Slack<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nWhat is Slack? You might have seen the adverts on TV, or heard some tech-savvy friends mention it over a beer.\u00a0 To put it simply Slack is like Whatsapp for work. It\u2019s the #1 way remote companies communicate and the platform comes with a host of features that make communicating with your team easy.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Project Management Tools <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nWorking on a project with team members can be challenging at the best of times. When you throw remote working into the mix it can be impossible. Trying to remember who\u2019s accountable for what tasks, when your deadlines are due, and who reports to who are all common issues faced by remote teams. Luckily, there are loads of digital tools in the market that take the pain out of collaboration.<\/p>\n
Asana, Trello, & Monday.com are all viable options you could use to collaborate with colleagues. Your chosen company will likely use one of the above or another product. Whatever they use, spend some time learning the platform so you can be a savvy remote worker from the get-go when you join the company.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Google Drive<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nGoogle Drive is a cloud-based word processor that allows you to collaboratively work on documents together with your team. It also has spreadsheets, powerpoints, and a host of other functions that let you create professional documents.<\/p>\n
Google Drive stores your work on the cloud. This means there\u2019s no chance of losing it if your computer explodes. You can access your documents anytime, anywhere. It\u2019s free to use, so get familiar with it now to ensure success when you\u2019re working from home.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Socialising<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nThere are many fun ways to socialise with your team remotely. Whether it is by playing multiplayer online games (e.g. Houseparty app<\/a> and Passion.io favourite – Haxball<\/a>) or creating a quizz (anyone familiar with Kahoot<\/a>?). It\u2019s great to socialise with your colleagues and have a break between or after working.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2020\/07\/v67GIFI-8.gif\")
<\/p>\n
3. Equipment<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nRemote working doesn\u2019t mean \u2018work from home\u2019, it means work from anywhere! As society gets back to a sense of normality you\u2019ll probably want to leave the house and work from a coffee shop or co-working space.<\/p>\n
To make this trip a pleasurable experience, and to maximise your comfort and productivity when you\u2019re out the house, here\u2019s a list of things we think it\u2019s wise to pack for your afternoon excursion for a latte.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Headphones<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nCoffee shops are noisy places. When you can hear clattering plates and indistinct chatter, it can be hard to concentrate. A decent pair of noise cancelling headphones can let you get your head down and get work done no matter where you are.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Notepad & pen<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nSometimes the old ways are the best. If you need to make rough notes or want to doodle between assignments then a notepad & pen is a must. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\ud83d\udca1 Umbrella<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nWeather is unpredictable (especially in the UK) and nothing will kill your work ethic like getting hosed down in the rain on the way to your preferred work venue.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Water bottle & reusable cutlery<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nThis one\u2019s for the environment. If you\u2019re working in town and want to help mother earth, bring your own bottle and cutlery. If it saves you using single use plastics it is worth it.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Laptop & charger<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nIt goes without saying really. You can\u2019t do work without your laptop. Be sure to pack your charger though, you\u2019ll be surprised how many people forget it.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe checklist above is a run down you can use to make sure you\u2019re setting yourself up for success in a remote working role. Use it as a guide, refresher or checklist whether you\u2019re taking your first steps into a remote working role or you’re a seasoned pro looking to brush up on the basics.<\/p>\n
\u261e A big thank you to the Passion.io team for writing this blog! We hope you all find it useful.<\/em><\/span><\/strong>\u261c<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you need careers support, your Careers Team is only an email \/ a message away! E:<\/strong>\u00a0careers@westminster.ac.uk<\/a>|\u00a0Website<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|Careers Blog<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Working from home!? That\u2019ll never work for me, how can I concentrate with so many distractions around me? If you feel like this you\u2019re not alone. The past few months have seen a huge shift in the way people are…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":287,"featured_media":10270,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10253","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-employer-guest-blogs","category-general"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10253","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/287"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10253"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10253\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10270"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10253"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10253"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10253"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/p>\nMindset<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nIt can be easy, when working from home, to convince yourself you\u2019re being really productive. When in reality you\u2019re eating ice cream on the sofa, watching Netflix, and your work laptop is sitting disregarded on your lap. To avoid this scenario you need to check you\u2019re in a work mindset.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Prioritise<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nWhen you\u2019re working remotely time management and self organisation are the keys to success. Make sure you are ordering your daily tasks in a list and stay focused on the tasks you give yourself.\u00a0There\u2019s nothing like looking at a checked-off list at the end of the day to remind you that remote working isn\u2019t impossible!<\/p>\n
If you often jump from task to task quickly you could find that you\u2019ve reached the end of the day and finished nothing. Strict prioritisation will keep you focused and accountable for your own work.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Discipline<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nYou\u2019ve had a stressful morning, and your lunch break has flown by. Why don\u2019t you just give yourself an extra 30 minutes off? No one is going to know. But before you know it that 30 minutes has turned into an hour. Well that\u2019s fine, you can just add an extra hour of work onto the end of your day. Yeah right!<\/p>\n
Be honest with yourself about your working habits and set up a routine that can remove your negative impulses. If you\u2019re not a morning person start slightly later in the day but make sure you\u2019re fully committing to work when you do.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Clean<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nMess in general isn\u2019t good for creating a productive work environment. Get rid of the clutter before starting work to ensure a zen calm whilst replying to emails.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Workspace<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nTo get yourself in a work mindset it helps to have a dedicated workspace at home [that feels like an office or library] to use. Free this space of non-work-related distraction and put your phone out of arms reach (We\u2019re serious).<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
2. Digital Tools<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\nOnce you\u2019ve got the right mindset for a day of remote working you\u2019ll need to master the tools that make doing your job possible. There are 100s of tools out there, but here are our suggestions to fast track your way to success.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Video Conferencing platform<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nWhether it’s a Zoom call, Microsoft Teams, Skype or Google Hangout, mastering the use of video conferencing platforms is essential for remote workers. Not only is it nice to see your colleagues (in most cases anyway), but video conferencing lets whole teams get on a call together.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also very difficult to stay focused on an audio-only call. When you can\u2019t see your colleague you\u2019ll often find yourself talking over other people. Your meeting can quickly become clunky and unproductive.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Slack<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nWhat is Slack? You might have seen the adverts on TV, or heard some tech-savvy friends mention it over a beer.\u00a0 To put it simply Slack is like Whatsapp for work. It\u2019s the #1 way remote companies communicate and the platform comes with a host of features that make communicating with your team easy.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Project Management Tools <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nWorking on a project with team members can be challenging at the best of times. When you throw remote working into the mix it can be impossible. Trying to remember who\u2019s accountable for what tasks, when your deadlines are due, and who reports to who are all common issues faced by remote teams. Luckily, there are loads of digital tools in the market that take the pain out of collaboration.<\/p>\n
Asana, Trello, & Monday.com are all viable options you could use to collaborate with colleagues. Your chosen company will likely use one of the above or another product. Whatever they use, spend some time learning the platform so you can be a savvy remote worker from the get-go when you join the company.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Google Drive<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nGoogle Drive is a cloud-based word processor that allows you to collaboratively work on documents together with your team. It also has spreadsheets, powerpoints, and a host of other functions that let you create professional documents.<\/p>\n
Google Drive stores your work on the cloud. This means there\u2019s no chance of losing it if your computer explodes. You can access your documents anytime, anywhere. It\u2019s free to use, so get familiar with it now to ensure success when you\u2019re working from home.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Socialising<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nThere are many fun ways to socialise with your team remotely. Whether it is by playing multiplayer online games (e.g. Houseparty app<\/a> and Passion.io favourite – Haxball<\/a>) or creating a quizz (anyone familiar with Kahoot<\/a>?). It\u2019s great to socialise with your colleagues and have a break between or after working.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
3. Equipment<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nRemote working doesn\u2019t mean \u2018work from home\u2019, it means work from anywhere! As society gets back to a sense of normality you\u2019ll probably want to leave the house and work from a coffee shop or co-working space.<\/p>\n
To make this trip a pleasurable experience, and to maximise your comfort and productivity when you\u2019re out the house, here\u2019s a list of things we think it\u2019s wise to pack for your afternoon excursion for a latte.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Headphones<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nCoffee shops are noisy places. When you can hear clattering plates and indistinct chatter, it can be hard to concentrate. A decent pair of noise cancelling headphones can let you get your head down and get work done no matter where you are.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Notepad & pen<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nSometimes the old ways are the best. If you need to make rough notes or want to doodle between assignments then a notepad & pen is a must. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\ud83d\udca1 Umbrella<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nWeather is unpredictable (especially in the UK) and nothing will kill your work ethic like getting hosed down in the rain on the way to your preferred work venue.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Water bottle & reusable cutlery<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nThis one\u2019s for the environment. If you\u2019re working in town and want to help mother earth, bring your own bottle and cutlery. If it saves you using single use plastics it is worth it.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Laptop & charger<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nIt goes without saying really. You can\u2019t do work without your laptop. Be sure to pack your charger though, you\u2019ll be surprised how many people forget it.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe checklist above is a run down you can use to make sure you\u2019re setting yourself up for success in a remote working role. Use it as a guide, refresher or checklist whether you\u2019re taking your first steps into a remote working role or you’re a seasoned pro looking to brush up on the basics.<\/p>\n
\u261e A big thank you to the Passion.io team for writing this blog! We hope you all find it useful.<\/em><\/span><\/strong>\u261c<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you need careers support, your Careers Team is only an email \/ a message away! E:<\/strong>\u00a0careers@westminster.ac.uk<\/a>|\u00a0Website<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|Careers Blog<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Working from home!? That\u2019ll never work for me, how can I concentrate with so many distractions around me? If you feel like this you\u2019re not alone. The past few months have seen a huge shift in the way people are…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":287,"featured_media":10270,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10253","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-employer-guest-blogs","category-general"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10253","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/287"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10253"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10253\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10270"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10253"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10253"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10253"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
When you\u2019re working remotely time management and self organisation are the keys to success. Make sure you are ordering your daily tasks in a list and stay focused on the tasks you give yourself.\u00a0There\u2019s nothing like looking at a checked-off list at the end of the day to remind you that remote working isn\u2019t impossible!<\/p>\n
If you often jump from task to task quickly you could find that you\u2019ve reached the end of the day and finished nothing. Strict prioritisation will keep you focused and accountable for your own work.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Discipline<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n You\u2019ve had a stressful morning, and your lunch break has flown by. Why don\u2019t you just give yourself an extra 30 minutes off? No one is going to know. But before you know it that 30 minutes has turned into an hour. Well that\u2019s fine, you can just add an extra hour of work onto the end of your day. Yeah right!<\/p>\n Be honest with yourself about your working habits and set up a routine that can remove your negative impulses. If you\u2019re not a morning person start slightly later in the day but make sure you\u2019re fully committing to work when you do.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Clean<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Mess in general isn\u2019t good for creating a productive work environment. Get rid of the clutter before starting work to ensure a zen calm whilst replying to emails.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Workspace<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n To get yourself in a work mindset it helps to have a dedicated workspace at home [that feels like an office or library] to use. Free this space of non-work-related distraction and put your phone out of arms reach (We\u2019re serious).<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve got the right mindset for a day of remote working you\u2019ll need to master the tools that make doing your job possible. There are 100s of tools out there, but here are our suggestions to fast track your way to success.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Video Conferencing platform<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Whether it’s a Zoom call, Microsoft Teams, Skype or Google Hangout, mastering the use of video conferencing platforms is essential for remote workers. Not only is it nice to see your colleagues (in most cases anyway), but video conferencing lets whole teams get on a call together.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also very difficult to stay focused on an audio-only call. When you can\u2019t see your colleague you\u2019ll often find yourself talking over other people. Your meeting can quickly become clunky and unproductive.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Slack<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n What is Slack? You might have seen the adverts on TV, or heard some tech-savvy friends mention it over a beer.\u00a0 To put it simply Slack is like Whatsapp for work. It\u2019s the #1 way remote companies communicate and the platform comes with a host of features that make communicating with your team easy.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Project Management Tools <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Working on a project with team members can be challenging at the best of times. When you throw remote working into the mix it can be impossible. Trying to remember who\u2019s accountable for what tasks, when your deadlines are due, and who reports to who are all common issues faced by remote teams. Luckily, there are loads of digital tools in the market that take the pain out of collaboration.<\/p>\n Asana, Trello, & Monday.com are all viable options you could use to collaborate with colleagues. Your chosen company will likely use one of the above or another product. Whatever they use, spend some time learning the platform so you can be a savvy remote worker from the get-go when you join the company.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Google Drive<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Google Drive is a cloud-based word processor that allows you to collaboratively work on documents together with your team. It also has spreadsheets, powerpoints, and a host of other functions that let you create professional documents.<\/p>\n Google Drive stores your work on the cloud. This means there\u2019s no chance of losing it if your computer explodes. You can access your documents anytime, anywhere. It\u2019s free to use, so get familiar with it now to ensure success when you\u2019re working from home.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Socialising<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n There are many fun ways to socialise with your team remotely. Whether it is by playing multiplayer online games (e.g. Houseparty app<\/a> and Passion.io favourite – Haxball<\/a>) or creating a quizz (anyone familiar with Kahoot<\/a>?). It\u2019s great to socialise with your colleagues and have a break between or after working.<\/p>\n 3. Equipment<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Remote working doesn\u2019t mean \u2018work from home\u2019, it means work from anywhere! As society gets back to a sense of normality you\u2019ll probably want to leave the house and work from a coffee shop or co-working space.<\/p>\n To make this trip a pleasurable experience, and to maximise your comfort and productivity when you\u2019re out the house, here\u2019s a list of things we think it\u2019s wise to pack for your afternoon excursion for a latte.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Headphones<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Coffee shops are noisy places. When you can hear clattering plates and indistinct chatter, it can be hard to concentrate. A decent pair of noise cancelling headphones can let you get your head down and get work done no matter where you are.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Notepad & pen<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Sometimes the old ways are the best. If you need to make rough notes or want to doodle between assignments then a notepad & pen is a must. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Umbrella<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Weather is unpredictable (especially in the UK) and nothing will kill your work ethic like getting hosed down in the rain on the way to your preferred work venue.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Water bottle & reusable cutlery<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n This one\u2019s for the environment. If you\u2019re working in town and want to help mother earth, bring your own bottle and cutlery. If it saves you using single use plastics it is worth it.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Laptop & charger<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n It goes without saying really. You can\u2019t do work without your laptop. Be sure to pack your charger though, you\u2019ll be surprised how many people forget it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The checklist above is a run down you can use to make sure you\u2019re setting yourself up for success in a remote working role. Use it as a guide, refresher or checklist whether you\u2019re taking your first steps into a remote working role or you’re a seasoned pro looking to brush up on the basics.<\/p>\n \u261e A big thank you to the Passion.io team for writing this blog! We hope you all find it useful.<\/em><\/span><\/strong>\u261c<\/strong><\/p>\n If you need careers support, your Careers Team is only an email \/ a message away! E:<\/strong>\u00a0careers@westminster.ac.uk<\/a>|\u00a0Website<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|Careers Blog<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Working from home!? That\u2019ll never work for me, how can I concentrate with so many distractions around me? If you feel like this you\u2019re not alone. 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Digital Tools<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
<\/p>\nConclusion<\/strong><\/h5>\n