Loan officers and professionals all around the world are being forced to work from home due to the ongoing situation. Recent international isolation requirements mean that professionals have the opportunity to take advantage of more flexible working hours.

Below are some top strategies to support your work-from-home productivity:

Plan Out Your Day

A good strategy to remain productive during your work-from-home day is to plan out your work day. Consider when you plan on taking breaks for example – designated times to shut down your laptop or phone for 10 minutes or so will give your mind a chance to rest, recharge, and refocus.

Do you have meetings lined up or personal appointments that you need to fit into your day? It’s important to make sure that your colleagues are also aware of your plans so that video calls or any email exchanges can be made when they need to be.

Keep in Contact with Your Team

Keeping in contact with colleagues or clients is trickier when working from home, since you won’t be able to interact with them like you would if you were back in the office. Tools such as Zoom and Skype will be invaluable when attempting to keep in contact with your team.

As you’ll be in regular contact with colleagues and clients via email too, it’s essential that you’re able to clearly and concisely convey yourself without anything being lost in translation or read the wrong way.

Juggling Work and Home Life

If working from home is temporary and you’re normally in the office from 9-5, then you’ll need to juggle a new work/life balance. Take extra care to make sure that nothing suffers – family time, eating healthy, staying active, and your work are all important for keeping a healthy balance.

A top strategy to support your work-from-home productivity is to set clear boundaries. Be clear with colleagues and clients to let them know exactly when you’ll be starting and finishing work. Boundaries will mean that you are more in control of your own work life and home life.

Are There Distractions?

Loan officers and professionals that work from home are sure to be successful and remain productive all day if they avoid any unnecessary distractions. Some noise in the background to some is beneficial and so is fresh air and healthy snacks.

If having the radio or TV on helps you to concentrate, then make sure it’s accessible and on low volume in the back, but if you work best in complete silence, then try and have an office in a corner of the house without much traffic. Removing distractions and staying focused will help you stay on track more efficiently.

Top strategies to support your work-from-home productivity will differ from person to person, but the key points above are a good start. If you currently work from home, what are your top strategies?