According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of people who work out of a home office has tripled between 2019 and 2021. This massive increase is mainly due to the pandemic. Prior to COVID-19, it was believed that if workers were not in an office setting, they would slack off while working remotely. However, the opposite has proven to be true. In fact, some studies show that many employees working from home are overworked as their personal and professional lives start to blend. When their home is also their office, do they ever really transition out of work mode? Work From Home? TIPS TO ENSURE YOU AREN’T OVERWORKED
Log all overtime. On that note, if you do end up working after-hours or more than your slotted hours in the day, record it and “flex” your hours on a different day to balance out the overtime hours. Even if you are just putting in an extra 15 minutes on a Wednesday evening, mark it down — this way, you know just how much extra work you put into a particular task or project. Be vocal. If and when you become overwhelmed, it’s important to say something. When employees are outside of a traditional office setting and faces and body language can’t be observed throughout the day, it can be difficult to know when someone has too much on their plate and is on the verge of burning out. To bridge this gap, be vocal about your workload!
If you have adopted the remote work lifestyle, here are some tips to help ensure that you are not overdoing it.
Stick to a start and stop time. In an office setting, employees are instructed when to show up and go home. Some even clock in and out, even for lunch breaks. If you are working from home, maintain regular working hours and avoid the urge to “check just one work thing” outside of your set hours.
OUR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, ALEXA Every team member at Shoup Legal is committed to helping our clients with whatever they may need. Some members of our team never work directly with our clients but are still doing things behind the scenes that have a significant impact on our clients and employees. One team member who rises to any challenge is our human resources manager, Alexa. new team members learn the ropes. She’s a vital component of our recruiting process and has helped bring on some extraordinary team members. Helping Our Team Grow and Develop
There’s nothing Alexa loves more about her career than making a difference in the organization and her coworkers’ lives. She works closely with team members throughout onboarding and various training programs. She’s a big believer in creating an environment people want to be a part of and does everything she can to make sure Shoup Legal is a welcoming place for all. Alexa is committed to developing a strong team that can provide a positive client experience and ensure the company operates at the highest standard possible. Although you may never work with Alexa firsthand, she’s working diligently to train our team to assist you with your needs. Alexa stays busy in and outside of the workplace. She loves playing volleyball and even coaches whenever she has the opportunity. She also loves spending time at the gym, but most of her time lately is spent planning for her June wedding. We’re excited for her to walk down the aisle and start the next chapter of her life.
Alexa joined our team in September of last year. Before that, she
was completing her MBA program at California State University San Marcos. Alexa had never worked in the legal field prior to joining our team but came with ample HR experience. We were thrilled to bring her on board after meeting her. Alexa ensures our team members receive everything they need during onboarding and helps
We are so glad to have Alexa on our team and can’t wait to see how she continues to grow and develop the team at Shoup Legal.
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