Challenges of teleworking

In these times of social distancing, there are many who have to adapt to a whole new way of working. Telework is now the norm for many, which is not without its challenges.

At CFB Bagotville, hundreds of workers, civilian and military, had to quickly switch to telework and learn for themselves how to do their daily tasks without showing up at the office.

For some, telework rhymes with the rapid learning of the use of new communication tools or with the challenge of managing dozens of pieces of data entering each hour thanks to these new tools.

In addition to the great adaptability, teleworking also has other disadvantages which can make some people uncomfortable. These include isolation, lack of distance between work and home, and more distractions, which affect performance and ability to concentrate.

To meet the many challenges of working from home, certain rules must be observed. First, set up a space dedicated to work. It’s important to feel like you’re coming into the office even if it’s home for a while. A home office should be as ergonomic and isolated as possible to provide you with safe and productive working time.

The organization of time is also very important. You can let yourself be pulled to the task, but the temptation can also be great to work too long. Remember to stop for breaks and for dinner. We have to move!

It is advisable to establish a work schedule, a routine.

Since family and other people around us can be a major source of distraction, it is important to let family and friends know that you are at work even if you are at home.

If you are one of those people who, despite this good advice, cannot get used to working at home, tell yourself that it will not last forever, at least for the most part. Because it must be admitted, it is not impossible that for some people, telework eventually become the norm. We'll see!