Working from home is currently the norm for most companies, a situation brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. Before then, not many companies used to have employees working remotely. It was easier to implement the various corporate wellness programs.

Even if you stay healthy during the pandemic, you are likely to have problems because of the changes in the way you work. You are most probably working from home and trying to finish your job, collaborate, and strive to maintain high performance while facing new constraints.

In the past year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many office workers have become familiar with working from home for the first time. It has become increasingly apparent that work without office culture and separation of home and office space could result in a phenomenon called “burnout”.

Working from home is the new normal, but it’s not without its challenges, and if you’re not careful, your productivity could suffer. Read on for an overview of the five most important skills for remote working to make sure that you’re always firing on all cylinders.

Some employees have to find a balance when dealing with all their life issues such as taking care of their families. Here are five ways to support and motivate employees during a pandemic.