Hello Community! Hope your week is going well so far. Many businesses are making the decision to return to the office but after so many months, it’s hard to know what to expect (or what the transition will be like). So, as usual, I’m going to try my best to give you some tips! Let’s get right to it:
Create a new routine
It will take time to get back into the groove of getting up, getting dressed and getting out the door. As someone who spent half their day in pajamas before getting dressed around noon, it was hard to have so many things to do right in the morning again. Give yourself some slack and some extra time in the morning to make sure you have everything you need.
Reconnect
If you’ve been used to not seeing anyone during your work day, it can be a bit odd to suddenly be around people. Though for some it may be invigorating to be social again, know that it’s ok to be overwhelmed. Everyone has been through a rough time, so there may be a lot of emotions surrounding returning to the office.
Have realistic expectations
Like many, you may have thought you’d just be working from home for a few weeks. It was a big hit to your lifestyle, both work and personal, and while there are people who loved working from home, not everyone did. It may not go as planned, and it may be easier or harder than you expect. Be sure to communicate with your team. Giving feedback and being open during this time will be very important moving forward.
What about you all? Anyone returning their team to the office or thinking about it? Let us know.:)
