According to a new study, the top 10 industries most likely to use virtual offices are: financial, legal, consulting, technology, real estate/brokers, healthcare, marketing and advertising, entertainment, retail, and construction. That being said, there’s no limit to the industries whose employees can fall victim to a summertime slump in productivity. If you’ve recently invested in one of the best coworking spaces Wilmington Delaware has to offer, yet you’re feeling as though you’re not reaching your productivity potential, don’t worry — we’re here to help. Here’s part one of our guide to avoiding a summertime slump in productivity, where we’ll discuss some technology-related tips.
Get a Second Monitor
About 80% of employees view the option to work remotely as a job perk. However, not all employees are equipped with the same level of technology as those working in the office. This often leads to an inevitable lag in productivity. This summer, consider investing in a work-related expense that can save you time and frustration for years to come — a second desktop monitor. You’ll be amazed at the organized and almost luxurious feel that having two monitors provides. You’ll actually look forward to waking up and sitting down at your desk in the morning!
Use Apps to Your Advantage
If you’ve never used an app to help you stay productive on a day where you just aren’t feeling it, you’re missing out. There are countless apps out there dedicated to keeping hard workers just like you productive on a day-to-day basis — you just have to find the ones that work for you.
“One of the downfalls of working from home is that you can get so swept up in your workday that you might not get up and take a break as much as you should. To get the breaks that you need, you can use apps such as Time Out, Self Control, Workrave, or even Moosti,” writes Jennifer Parris on Flexjobs.
Keep Cool
Finally, if you haven’t already, summertime is the perfect time to buy a desk fan to keep the breeze going all day long. It’s best to get a rechargeable one to avoid the need to keep buying batteries.
Ultimately, keeping these tips in mind while working in the best coworking spaces Wilmington Delaware has to offer is the key to staying productive all summer long. Keep an eye out for the next post, where we’ll discuss some lifestyle tips to help ward off the summer productivity slump.
