Expert Discusses How to Make Working from Home – Work for You

During the COVID-19 outbreak, many employees are faced with being required to work from home. In many instances, companies have shifted into an entirely work-at-home format. This is the new reality for many Americans – navigating working from home and trying to stay on task as your “real” life intrudes at every turn.

And, more than that, it’s a new frontier – from having your dog bark during a conference call, to turning your kitchen table into your work desk, to becoming your own IT department to being crammed in one place with no real outlet for escape – it’s a new learning curve and so many of us are just trying to catch up.

So whether this is your first time working from home or you have been here before, Christina Janzer, Head of User Research at Slack has work-from-home tips that will help you stay on task (without going stir-crazy) and how to set up workspace environment that will work for you. During this interview, she will be able to discuss:

What are your top tips for anyone working from home for the first time?
How can people adapt to the lack of face-to-face interaction with co-workers?
Any tips for holding video meetings or other alternatives to traditional meetings?
As this situation continues, what’s your number one tip for staying motivated while working from home for long periods of time?
Where can listeners go to for more information?

INTERVIEW WITH: Christina Janzer

Christina Janzer is the Head of User Research at Slack, responsible for leading all global research and analytics efforts that provide insights about people and work. With the goal of building work software that makes people’s working lives simpler and more productive, Christina and her team are focused on better understanding the people they’re building for, the challenges they face, and the broader world of work today.

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