For example, Telstra says[1] it wants any Australian-based office staff who can work from home to do so until the end of the month “at a minimum”. Many other employers[2] are encouraging their staff to do the same.
Read more: Social distancing can make you lonely. Here's how to stay connected when you're in lockdown[3]
This will put you in your normal work mindset. It will also help if you’re suddenly included in a work meeting via Skype[4], Zoom[5], Facetime[6] or Google Hangouts[7].
Try to set a desk at home as you would at work. Flickr/Nenad Stojkovic, CC BY[8][9]
Use software and apps to help you stay connected, such as Slack[10], Jabber[11] or other similar tools.
Your household data usage will likely increase as you become home-bound. Boost your Wi-fi facilities if you need to – refer to the support offered by your telecom company or internet provider. Some are already offering free upgrades[12] to customers.
^ says (exchange.telstra.com.au)
^ other employers (au.finance.yahoo.com)
^ Social distancing can make you lonely. Here's how to stay connected when you're in lockdown (theconversation.com)
^ Skype (www.skype.com)
^ Zoom (zoom.us)
^ Facetime (support.apple.com)
^ Hangouts (hangouts.google.com)
^ Flickr/Nenad Stojkovic (www.flickr.com)
^ Jabber (www.cisco.com)
^ offering free upgrades (www.whistleout.com.au)
Authors: Paula Brough, Professor and Director, Social & Organisational Psychology Research Unit, Griffith University
Read more https://theconversation.com/get-dressed-and-set-goals-some-routines-not-to-break-if-coronavirus-means-you-have-to-work-from-home-133775
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