When work from home continues…

Two eventful years have passed in human history. We have observed rare crises in our history. Surviving beyond all of this is a wonder. Corona’s arrival was completely unexpected. In an instant, everything changed. Did anyone anticipate the house being a school or an office? With each passing day, new viruses are entering the scene and no one can predict what will happen next. Now we are a society of social distance and masks. studying and working from home are becoming more common. It is a situation where one’s own house functions as an office and a school.  When the home becomes a school and an office, we should have the facilities at home, shouldn’t we? Through bypassing lockdowns and Covid, Schools and offices are open, but not completely offline. There is also the possibility of having to go online again at any time. Because Omicron is advancing rapidly. The number of omicron cases is increasing.

How to set up an office or a classroom at home?

Now, there is nothing new about working from home or studying from home.  When setting up an office or a classroom at home, look for these things. People who can’t afford to build a new room need to look for what amenities they can use when setting up an office in an existing home. Let us first look at where the office should be set up. In terms of office or classroom furnishings, there are a number of things that should be considered. As soon as you’ve found the space for the office, the next thing you need to do is determine what you need in it. That is the furniture that would be placed there.

Tips for preparing a home office or study space

 

How to prepare an office space or a study area at home? Or what are the priorities when finding space for office and study space in your existing home? The builders of new homes plan to build a study room and office space. Choosing the right place for your office or for online learning is the most important thing. When deciding on an office room, you should consider the nature of the business and the hustle and bustle of the work.  Whether you’re building a new room or finding a place in your existing home. There are many types of jobs. Those who work only part-time, those who work only some days, teachers who work standing up without even sitting down, those who do consult over the phone.  There are many different types of jobs so in choosing the size and comfort of office space, take into account the nature of the work.

Create an office atmosphere

 

Converting a home into an office can be challenging, as the house has a homely atmosphere. Hence, creating an office atmosphere at home is difficult. A professional atmosphere is essential for any office work to remain serious.  To keep the seriousness of office work, you need an atmosphere similar to an office. Therefore, office space should be a place in which the hustle and bustle of home do not impact to some degree. In a nuclear family of two people, it’s okay to have office space anywhere. In a house with a large number of residents, however, that is not the case. Guests are sometimes regulars at some homes.  Choose a place where there will not be much disturbance by people in such houses. If you have an empty bedroom, it’s okay to use it as an office. Because it is very easy to convert an empty bedroom into an office if no one sleeps there. The landing area above the staircase is another easy place to create office space. If there is enough space, it can be turned into an office. This is a good option. All this can be tried in the case of the office. But preparing a study area needs some more attention. We should focus a little more on the study area. But preparing a study area needs some more attention. Concentration is essential for a child to learn. At the same time, it is important to catch the gaze of the parents. There is nothing wrong with converting the area under the staircase into a study room if there is enough facility.

There are a lot of things that should not be done 

• It is not a good idea to place your laptop on the dining table, thinking that you are just doing temporary office work from home.
• Do not assume that the dining table in the dining room is sufficient for a home office.
• Then there are those who think if the table in the drawing-room should be used as an office.
• Making a table in the drawing-room into an office space can cause a lot of problems.
• Items should not be dragged across the office table or study table.
• Remember, the office table is not a place to eat
• Don’t eat or drink on the office table.
• Keep your water bottle away from your office table.

Other things to do and pay attention to

• A typical office room should have the following facilities.
• Rooms should be neat and tidy.
• Cleanliness and organization should be present in the room.
• It is possible for a room to become overheated if you sit in front of a computer for more than eight hours.
• In that case, you should also consider the AC installation facility.
• When an office is set up in an open area, the AC cannot be installed
• The chair height and the distance to the monitor should be adjusted when you work at a computer.
• The chair should be at a height that is comfortable for the eyes.
• Ideally, the distance between the seat and monitor should be 18 to 36 inches.
• Or you may experience eye discomfort as a result of it.
• Our hands should get support from the keyboard by its position.
• If you habitually drink water, keep it within reach.
• Students in online classes should also follow these rules.

What you need for your office space

In terms of office space, what you need is another important question to be answered. Choosing the right furniture in the office room or study room is just as important as choosing the office space. Choose furniture that is comfortable for both work and study.  It is possible to develop spinal deformities when using chairs that are not upright.

• In addition to the desk and comfortable chair, there should be storage for documents and books.
• It is important that the room be well lit.
• The light should be provided in the room.
• It is good to use natural light.
• It has been shown that sitting and working in a space with natural light increases productivity.
• It won’t always be possible for everyone to get that.
• There should, however, be a window in the office study area.
• However, it should not be concerned with outside influences.
• It is possible to set up the work-from-home table in the middle of the room.
• The table can also be placed in any corner that receives plenty of light or faces a window or wall.
• Those who sit and work should buy the office chair.
• the office chair is a must for them because a prolonged period of sitting and working in a normal chair can cause back pain.
• It’s important to have a chair that supports your back.
• Working from home and taking online classes cannot be done without the Internet. Therefore, office space should be a place with internet connectivity.
• The webcam and lighting should be available if Zoom meetings are regular.
• It is essential for online instructors to have a camera stand and special lighting in their classrooms.
• It would be useful to have a board for teaching and doing math.
• The facility to get good lighting to the board is also important.
• In order for the camera to be set properly while taking classes standing, there should be enough distance between the board and the camera stand.

Now let’s see what colors are suitable for the office room at home

Light colors are good for offices and study rooms. The light colors not only give a feeling of peace but also make the room appear larger.  Setting up curtains and cushions according to the room’s color is the best idea. Depending on the nature of the work, the interior can be prepared accordingly. If you are a teacher, books can be put on the shelf. On the wall, appropriate photos can be displayed related to the topic.  Motivational quotes are also good. It is also beneficial to have indoor plants. It’s fun to take care of them or feed the fish in the aquarium to kill boredom. Then you will not only be able to relieve fatigue, but you will also be more enthusiastic when you go back to work.

In the case of a newly constructed office space

Two years have passed since the world was ravaged by a plague. No one knows if there will be an end to this. The situation is such that when one epidemic comes and one is reconciled with it, another is already on the way. But we can hope that this will change. As soon as the Covid controls and lockdown are changed, the room should be able to be altered so that visitors can come and go as they please. This type of replaceable office room should be built. In that case, it would be better to build an office room at the entrance of the house. There should be outside and an inside door to the office room. Men’s office rooms should be next to their living rooms and women’s should be next to their work areas. Then, in the office, you can take care of the house a little bit.

When preparing office space or study space in existing facilities

It may be possible to convert an existing room to an office or study if you are unable to build a new one. If it is a bedroom with just a bed and a shelf, a portion of it can be turned into office space. A simple office or classroom can be set up with just a table and chair. Files and books can be stored under the table or on one side of the table. It is possible to create a functional office space in a small space by utilizing multifunctional furniture or inbuilt desks. Foldable tables and cupboards that can be used upright when needed make this space beautiful. In order to reduce tension in the office room, it is good if the office room has good facilities. Landscapes with trees and flowers are a delight to the eyes and the mind alike.  The eye gets tired when looking at the monitor for a long time. Then take a moment to relax by looking at these pictures. Or you can enjoy the outside view through a window. There should be a picture of the beloved God in the room.  That’s a relief.

Work Near Home Project

All panchayats in the state are undertaking the ‘Work Near Home’ initiative, which is good news. This new program will be helpful to all office workers, including IT workers who work from home. These centers will be expanded by means of public-private partnerships in small towns and villages. The IT parks will be responsible for establishing the center. There will be participation from local authorities also. Do some people wonder what work near home is? Centers known as ‘Work Near Homes’ provide all the necessary resources for people who work elsewhere and abroad. Electricity, internet, medical care, and food will be available without interruption. A variety of recreation and childcare facilities will also be available. These public workspaces can also be opened by companies under their own brand.

We can all hope for a new tomorrow

We experienced a situation never seen before. It was an epidemic sweeping the world, crossing continents without borders. The silence of fear is everywhere, along with cries of grief from those who have lost loved ones. The country and the house were closed. The economy turned upside down.  Despite all our worries and anxieties, we can all hope for a new beginning. Now we are a society of social distance and masks. People don’t want it to last, because even when personal lives are safe, social bonds break down. It is to be hoped that by the new year there will be relief from this social distance. Let us expect a period when the study shifts to school and the job to the office. Let the house become only a house. That’s what we all want.

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