JA Worldwide Staff's Best Work-from-Home Advice
April 2, 2020
It’s safe to say that life has changed for everyone in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among those changes is a shift in the daily work routine—many of our commutes, for example, have gone from rail, car, or bus to taking just a few steps from one room to another in our homes. But while we may be wearing slippers instead of shoes under our desks, the JA Worldwide team is still hard at work, pursuing our organization’s mission every day.
The JA network is no stranger to working from home offices, with around half of the JA Worldwide staff based outside of our Boston, Massachusetts, USA, headquarters. For some of our staff, working remotely is a brand-new experience; for others, it’s part of the usual routine. With remote work and social distancing new to many workers around the world, we wanted to share some tips and helpful hints from both expert work-from homers and those new to it. Here’s how we remain productive and upbeat when working from home: