Burkhardt & Co. conducts research for clients of varying sizes across industries.  We take particular interest in two topics: Small Business and Remote Work.

Small Business

Burkhardt & Co. is currently developing content here to support small business.

“Working Remotely”  (WFH)

The COVID pandemic brought about a remarkable increase in the number of people who are working remotely.  Burkhardt & Co. curatws articles and resources on this topic.    For those who find that remote working “works” for them, long-term working-from-home may become an appealing option.  Learn more here:

• 9 tips to be productive when working at home during COVID-19 (Forbes)
• Working from home: must-have home office devices (PC Magazine)
• Coronavirus: How to work from home, the right way (BBC)
• Coronavirus could force teams to work remotely (with communication tips) (Harvard Business Review)
• Our favorite remote workspaces and why they are effective (Hubspot)
• Working from home productivity tips (Inc.)
• Remote working articles (LinkedIn)
• Making the leap from 9-to-5 to self-employed (Simply Business)
• Tips on staying sane and healthy while working from home (KIRO, Seattle)
• Eight security tips for working remotely (CI Security)
• How to look professional on camera when working from home (Depict data studio)
• Keeping a team motivated remotely (HBR)
• Working from home: how to take better breaks to boost productivity (PC Magazine)
• How to host a cocktail party on Zoom (Medium.com)
• Majority of remote workers are more productive and communicative (ZDNet)
• Twitter says staff can continue to work from home permanently (TechCrunch)
• Five ways leaders can support remote work (MIT Sloan)

If you need support in the transition to working from home, contact us.

BENEFITS OF “WORK REMOTELY”

• No commuting
• Manage your own work environment
• Enjoy your own company!

OVERCOMING CHALLENGES OF WORKING REMOTELY

• Be clear about employer expectations for work goals.  See Harvard Business Review’s relevant article.
  
• Communicate, communicate, communicate.  Communicate with your employer and/or clients regularly.  This keeps you – and them – “in the loop” on everything from the status of projects to networking and industry news.
  
• Create a routine.  Have a set work area at home and have a schedule.
• “But I’m an extrovert.”  See plans to overcome social isolation, below.
• Don’t experience social isolation:
  • Work occasionally at coffee shops (as feasible).  In some communities, there are coffee shops where “working remotely” individuals congregate – networking and socializing opportunities!  Remote workers go to coffee shops with varying degrees of frequency – from daily to once-in-awhile.
  • Engage in your employer’s virtual meetings
  • Participate in online meetings offered in your network (Zoom, etc.)
  • Attend professional networking events (industry associations, etc.)
  • Connect more actively with social networking platforms
  • Use your telephone.  Engage with personal social occasions to keep in touch with family and friends
  • Get out to local parks and libraries (“my lunch hour”)