{"id":28799,"date":"2020-05-13T08:16:31","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T08:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.kalpakprojects.com\/Extentia\/?p=28799"},"modified":"2023-07-17T08:56:48","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T08:56:48","slug":"extentian-embrace-working-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.kalpakprojects.com\/Extentia\/extentian-embrace-working-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Extentians Embrace Working From Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"28799\" class=\"elementor elementor-28799\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eac3b72 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"eac3b72\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1bf56e0 ot-flex-column-vertical\" data-id=\"1bf56e0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-e189aa8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e189aa8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c0e72c2 ot-flex-column-vertical\" data-id=\"c0e72c2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-9373f68 ot-flex-column-vertical\" data-id=\"9373f68\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab3fc9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab3fc9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.8.1 - 13-11-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Mikhail Khan, Marketing . May 13, 2020 . 4 min read<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8047da1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8047da1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.8.1 - 13-11-2022 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Extentians Embrace Working From Home<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0e8b47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0e8b47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"viewer-foo\" class=\"xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">It\u2019s been almost a month since we at Extentia have embraced the brave new world of Work From Home (WFH) to ensure that our colleagues, partners, and families are sufficiently protected from the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. WFH certainly has its positives and has encouraged us to adapt to a brand new set of processes along with allowing us to spend more time with loved ones. <\/span><\/p><p id=\"viewer-6qlj1\" class=\"xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28819 size-full alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/web.kalpakprojects.com\/Extentia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ad6c63_8758ab2a63bc4d0381f7277ee1908543mv2-min.jpg\" alt=\"Extentians Embrace Working From Home\" width=\"360\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.kalpakprojects.com\/Extentia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ad6c63_8758ab2a63bc4d0381f7277ee1908543mv2-min.jpg 360w, https:\/\/web.kalpakprojects.com\/Extentia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ad6c63_8758ab2a63bc4d0381f7277ee1908543mv2-min-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/>As with any new experience, however, it does require some getting used to. For those of us workaholics who were used to being at our most productive in an actual office, it can be a challenge to channel that same level of productivity in a space that was erstwhile reserved for relaxation or Netflix binges. In light of that, we thought we\u2019d share some quick helpful tips to ensure that you get the most out of your WFH experience. <\/span><\/p><p id=\"viewer-6bmqf\" class=\"xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">We also wanted to show you some of the unique ways through which we\u2019re adapting our processes activities and initiatives. We may be working from home but that unmistakable Extentian spirit that you know and love us for will persevere!<\/span><\/p><p id=\"viewer-d7seq\" class=\"xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><strong>Consistent Hours<br \/><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"> <br \/><\/span><span class=\"B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28825 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/web.kalpakprojects.com\/Extentia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ad6c63_98e1c0e4447e4a86959e3a60bd9fe692mv2-min-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Extentians Embrace Working From Home\n\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.kalpakprojects.com\/Extentia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ad6c63_98e1c0e4447e4a86959e3a60bd9fe692mv2-min-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/web.kalpakprojects.com\/Extentia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ad6c63_98e1c0e4447e4a86959e3a60bd9fe692mv2-min-1.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>While it\u2019s certainly wonderful to no longer have a commute and to be able to start work virtually as soon as you roll out of bed (some of you may not even need to get out of bed), it\u2019s important to ensure that you stick to roughly the same schedule as you would if you were going into the office. It\u2019s also important to start work at a reasonable time that is consistent with that of your larger team of co-workers so as to ensure there are no delays or lapses in communication. Find a schedule that works best for everyone and ensure that every member of your team more or less sticks to the hours you decide on. We have taken it upon ourselves to chalk out schedules that allow us to maintain and uphold the the sky high standards of excellence that our partners have come to expect from us. Even though we\u2019re working from home our commitment to timelines, deadlines and customer expectations remains unwavering. Through our system of distributed collaboration we\u2019ve ensured that all of our teams are both accountable for the hours they work and are able to provide holistic support across our various domains.<\/span><\/p><p id=\"viewer-8q26n\" class=\"xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><strong><br \/>Set Up An \u2018Office\u2018<br \/><br \/><\/strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28822 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/web.kalpakprojects.com\/Extentia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ad6c63_2226ac6a85a84bb99bd75d82c400465cmv2-min-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"Set Up An \u2018Office\u2018\n\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.kalpakprojects.com\/Extentia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ad6c63_2226ac6a85a84bb99bd75d82c400465cmv2-min-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.kalpakprojects.com\/Extentia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ad6c63_2226ac6a85a84bb99bd75d82c400465cmv2-min.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Designate an area of your home to function as your \u2018home office\u2019. This doesn\u2019t necessarily need to be a separate room and can even be a dedicated desk in your living room or bedroom. What\u2019s important is that in doing this you create a mental separation between your \u2018home\u2019 and your \u2018office\u2019. It also allows you to more easily avoid distractions and lets those you live with know that you\u2019re otherwise occupied. Extentians have truly embraced their familiar new \u2018work\u2019 environments and have taken it upon themselves to set up cozy yet productive alcoves in their homes that mirror their zany, colourful, quirky and whimsical personalities. Last month we even held a photo competition that encouraged fellow Extentians to share their new desks and workspaces. <\/span><\/p><div data-hook=\"rcv-block9\"><strong>Effective Communication<\/strong><\/div><div data-hook=\"rcv-block9\"><strong><br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28823 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/web.kalpakprojects.com\/Extentia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ad6c63_b1f13ca7c46a4bc1888cc6b833e5e2a5mv2-min-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Effective Communication \n\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.kalpakprojects.com\/Extentia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ad6c63_b1f13ca7c46a4bc1888cc6b833e5e2a5mv2-min-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/web.kalpakprojects.com\/Extentia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ad6c63_b1f13ca7c46a4bc1888cc6b833e5e2a5mv2-min.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/strong> Despite advancements in technology that have allowed WFH to be a feasible workplace reality, it is still a little fragmented by virtue of its very nature. As a result of this, it becomes of paramount importance to remain in close contact with both your team as well as the various interconnected elements of your organization at large. The ease and intuitive nature of applications such as Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Zoom, allow you to do virtually everything you would be able to do if we&#8217;re in the same office from discussions to meetings to brainstorming sessions and everything in-between. Ensuring that everyone on your team is aware of precisely what you\u2019re working on at a given time goes a long way towards improving your productivity. Through distributed collaboration Extentians are able to seamlessly collaborate in the same manner they would in shared physical spaces, with no lapses in communicatation. Project Managers are able to keep themselves informed about every facet of a given implementation and team members can intuitively work together to brainstorm, solve problems and deliver confidence to our partners.<\/div><div data-hook=\"rcv-block9\">\u00a0<\/div><div data-hook=\"rcv-block9\"><strong>Dress to Impress<\/strong><\/div><div data-hook=\"rcv-block9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28820 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/web.kalpakprojects.com\/Extentia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ad6c63_5b8a5bcbdfe848368dc34a62ec471964mv2-min-272x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dress to Impress \n\" width=\"272\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.kalpakprojects.com\/Extentia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ad6c63_5b8a5bcbdfe848368dc34a62ec471964mv2-min-272x300.jpg 272w, https:\/\/web.kalpakprojects.com\/Extentia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ad6c63_5b8a5bcbdfe848368dc34a62ec471964mv2-min.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/div><div data-hook=\"rcv-block9\">\u00a0<\/div><div data-hook=\"rcv-block9\">While it\u2019s initially wonderful to be able to work in your PJs all day, you\u2019ll find that the novelty quickly wears off and that you\u2019ll feel much more productive if you attempt to at least put on some pants\/trousers and a nice t-shirt before you get started with work for the day. While you certainly don\u2019t have to dress formally every day, making an effort to dress up a little bit can do wonders in terms of improving your motivation to work. It can also help what is a rather strange situation feel just a little more normal. While Extentia has always been very liberal with our dress policy, we do encourage our employees to look as presentable as they would if they were in public. We\u2019ve also been encouraging video calls over mere voice calls in order to maintain some semblance of normal face-to-face communication. Seeing another face, even over video can do wonders for morale during this period of self isolation.<\/div><div id=\"viewer-8l24c\" class=\"QHjDE rzoRKE\"><div class=\"gO6aa y8JqQg y8JqQg UAgbc OXFdk4 OXFdk4\"><div class=\"Q6a5A\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-hook=\"imageViewer\"><div id=\"new-image1000143\" class=\"vBPBf L9OMM XHhj0\" aria-label=\"Effective Communication - Work from Home\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><p id=\"viewer-boobs\" class=\"xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><strong>Set Boundaries <br \/><br \/><\/strong> Working from home can often feel like you\u2019re always \u2018on the clock\u2019 so it\u2019s imperative that you allow yourself time to stop, relax and breathe for a bit. You\u2019re not helping anyone if you\u2019re working through the night just because your \u2018office\u2019 is now across the room from you. By overworking yourself you\u2019ll do tremendous harm to both your productivity as well as the overall quality of your work. While there\u2019s nothing wrong with going above and beyond the call of duty once in a while, you must ensure that you don\u2019t burn yourself out particularly during times as trying and stressful as these. <\/span><\/p><p id=\"viewer-d95tm\" class=\"xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">We\u2019ve set up a number initiatives to make sure that the entirety of the Extentia family is able to unwind periodically throughout what is a difficult situation. We\u2019ve taken our employee engagement initiative virtual and leveraged the power of collaborative work platforms to conduct virtual \u2018Friday Reboots\u2019 which include quizzes, storytellings sessions and talent shows. These have played a tremendous role in establishing some semblance of normalcy. They also allow us to decompress after a hectic week and to enter each new week refreshed, relaxed and reinvigorated.<\/span><\/p><p id=\"viewer-4a7u3\" class=\"xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">Read other Extentia Blog posts <a class=\"TWoY9 itht3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.extentia.com\/media-resources\/blog\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer noopener\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"D-jZk\">here<\/u><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mikhail Khan, Marketing . 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