A message from Human Resources and the Centre for Organizational Excellence (COE):
With all the COVID-19-related changes over the last week, we wanted to provide some resources that may help as you adjust to working remotely. These may be reminders of things to keep doing or new ideas that will help with the current work situation. We hope they prove useful as you navigate this sudden change.
We combed through the various lists and articles that have popped up in the last week and these are themes that emerged:
- Ensure you communicate with your supervisor about work expectations and timelines. Remember, your supervisor is likely adjusting to working and supervising remotely at the same time.
- Try to take some time at the beginning of the day to plan what you will be working on. This sets up the day and can also help to keep yourself on track.
- Maintain as much of a routine as possible to give structure to your day and promote a sense of purpose.
- Set up a space at home for working. It is ideal to have a designated space where you have everything you need and can minimize distractions, but this is not always possible and you may need to be creative.
- Stay connected with your colleagues and supervisor through regular conversations via telephone, video-chats, email updates, etc. The social isolation of working remotely can take its toll so make sure to reach out.
- Take regular breaks – especially to get some fresh air and move.
- Learn to use the remote tools available to you.
- Be easy on yourself; for most of us this is a new way of working and we are learning as we go.
Additional Resources
The resources below from LinkedIn Learning vary in length. The videos are divided into different sections for easy access to a variety of information found within the same topic. You can pick and choose the video segments that are most relevant for your learning.
- Video – LinkedIn Learning: Working Remotely
- Video – LinkedIn Learning: Time Management – Working From Home
- Video – LinkedIn Learning: Structuring Your Day
- Video – LinkedIn Learning: Productivity Tips: Finding Your Productive Mindset
- Microsoft Teams – Niagara College ITS information
(LinkedIn Learning is available to all Niagara College employees – use your NC credentials to log in directly to view the videos or access through the portal. Please note that LinkedIn Learning videos on Microsoft Teams or other Microsoft products may demonstrate some features not available to NC.)
If you are looking for any other resources or would like support navigating the challenges of remote work, please feel free to connect with the Centre for Organizational Excellence (COE) at [email protected].
