Work From Home Guidelines

Yeah, we know. It feels like WFH is something we all do on some level. We are all used to working using laptops and from our home, But the truth is that doing a full transition to 100% working time from home may affect our performance and the way we operate. So, after acknowledging that working from home is a challenge, we’ll share a few guidelines that can help us make it smoother.

Your Home Office

1.  Arrange a comfortable station with as little interference as

    you can. We need to think a bit long term, working on our

    sofa may work for us for the short term but won’t for the

    long run. We know that each person needs different

    settings, but you can always try and learn what works best

    for you.

2. Create a working routine, maintain a work schedule, take

    breaks, lunchtime, etc.

3. Be available at the working hours, make sure your team   

   and peers are aware of your schedule and be aware of

   theirs.

Make sure you're ready

When working from home visual communication is important, for that you have a couple of options ready for you:

1.  Zoom client video conferencing (limited to 40 min conferences)

2. Google hangouts teams Video and voice - as it is part of our

    GSuite all employees have access to it.

3. Internet - in case your home internet fails you can use your

    phone data plan as a temporary VPN

4. Physical devices for Dev / QA - make sure to list if you need

    mobile devices / physical devices for your day-to-day work

5. Test the communication channels like Slack, Zoom & Whatsapp

6.  Remember to update your calendar meetings to Zoom meetings.

IT team is available to support you as always, don't hesitate to contact us: [email protected]

Clear commitment, clear breaks

1.  Having a plan is key. Make sure to plan what you want to 

    achieve till the EOD.

2. Commitment can be hard, make a clear commitment to

    specific times which you set small goals according to the

    daily plan.

3. Create clear breaks for coffee or snack

4. We are all used to having some kind of routine in our life. 

Creating a routine when working from home is critical to

    keep you in focus and balance.

5. Plan > Commitment > Execute > EOD

Communication Guidelines

1. Be clear and concise! especially with text messages

2. Use emojis - it will help bring out the vibe behind the text

3. Questions for specific people should be via personal message

    no need for @xyc at big channels

4. We don’t have to text only - we have phones :)

5. Even better - a video call!

6. Avoid long threads at the main channels

7. Meeting owner is responsible for connecting everyone

Kids (if applicable)

We know it’s not an easy situation to be in, but here are a few tips on how to optimize it:

1.  Make a clear time when you are with your kids and be 100% with them!

2. Create boundaries, try putting a “STOP, in a meeting” sign on her door.

    You can also define your work hours with your manager.

3. Take advantage of break time/meals time

4. Create a Boredom Ä Surprise Box: As parents, we know that sometimes a

    special event can keep the kids busy and focused.