Home office: How to set up a workplace at home now

2020-03-20T15:22:36.776Z

To avoid the spread of the corona virus, many employees are sent to the home office. We show you how to set up a workplace.

Many Germans are currently working from home because of the corona virus .
Since it hit some unprepared, many have to set up a makeshift home office.
We have tips on how to set up your workplace at home .

Due to the corona virus *, numerous people in Germany are currently involuntarily and unprepared in their home office . Suddenly you notice that you lack important equipment - or that there is no suitable job. But it doesn't help: Those who can work in the home office can still count themselves lucky - and have to be prepared for the fact that this condition will continue for a few weeks. So time to think about how to effectively design your home office - so that work can continue to be easy.

Home office: Create a separate job

Many probably know the feeling of not being able to concentrate because family or roommates are at home, kitchen or washing machines are running or the television is on during the day. At home there are simply too many distraction options that take away concentration.

It is therefore important to create your own space that is only there for work. Either you set up a room as an office - or you convert it into one. If there are not enough rooms left, you should look for a room divider . Divide your workplace from the rest of the room by placing shelves, sliding doors or plants. You already have a protected space. If nothing helps, special noise canceling headphones are needed to combat the noise.

Provide sufficient light in the home office

Light matters a lot: If you sit in a dark room and stare at the screen, you get a headache very quickly and you are unmotivated. So choose a place for your work where you get a lot of light * - ideally sunlight . This not only saves you electricity costs, but also increases your productivity. If it is dark outside or the desk does not find a place in a sunny place, then a daylight lamp makes sense.

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Get a comfortable chair for your home office

If you have to go unprepared for a long time to your home office, you probably don't have an adequate chair at home. The dining table chair or living room couch can quickly become uncomfortable or hurt your back. Even home office from the bed is not an option in the long run because you cannot find a good sitting position. That's why you should actually look around for an ergonomic chair (furniture stores are closed, but online shipping is still possible in many places). Many manufacturers also offer lighter versions of their solid chairs that are better suited to your home.

Home office: Should I decorate my workplace?

Of course, you can give your workplace your personal touch - just like in the office. However, decorative * elements or unnecessary clutter should not distract you from your work. It is best to lay out the office supplies you need and otherwise just place pictures of your loved ones on the desk or hang motivational quotes on the wall. Even a potted plant brings some life to the home office without distracting.