{"id":22940,"date":"2020-05-13T13:21:11","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T13:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/work-from-home-office-space\/"},"modified":"2024-02-29T02:09:21","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T02:09:21","slug":"work-from-home-office-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/work-from-home-office-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Work From Home Office Space Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"introduction-to-the-work-from-home-office-space-checklist\">\n<h2>Introduction to the Work From Home Office Space Checklist:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mJBzAKZFKFDeGwUB1F5CBQ.png\" alt=\"Work From Home Office Space Checklist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mJBzAKZFKFDeGwUB1F5CBQ.png\"> <\/a><figcaption>\n     Work From Home Office Space Checklist<br \/>\n   <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>From 2005 to 2017, there was a massive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/remote-work-statistics\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">159%<\/a> increase in remote working.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, the <strong>WFH transition<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>isn't always easy<\/strong> \u2014 and especially when it needs to be done urgently.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, this <strong>Work From Home Office Space Checklist<\/strong> will <strong>help you<\/strong> set up and sustain an office space at home efficiently and effectively, so you can be just as \u2014 if not more \u2014 productive at home!<\/p>\n<p>Here's how the checklist, made by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street<\/a>,&nbsp;works.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, you'll confirm how much progress you've made with your home office space. By confirming your progress, the <strong>checklist will dynamically adapt<\/strong> thanks to the&nbsp;nifty <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/workflow-automation\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">workflow automation<\/a> feature <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/conditional-logic\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">conditional logic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you <em>haven't<\/em> yet set up the home office space, the <strong>tasks will guide you<\/strong> through preparing the space, assessing it to ensure it meets all your needs, and then <strong>setting it up<\/strong> to your liking.<\/p>\n<p>If you <em>have<\/em> already set up the home office space, there are steps that will keep your home office space tidy, clean, and as fully-optimized as possible. Don't worry, these tasks are a breeze. So much so, it's recommended you <strong>launch a new checklist for these secondary steps every 3 months<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ready to thrive in an energizing, practical home office space?<\/p>\n<p>Jump straight into the checklist and try Process Street's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/bpm-software\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BPM software<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"getting-started\">\n<h2>Getting started:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">The actions you take in the first and next task \u2014 \"Confirm home office progress\" \u2014 will change how the rest of this checklist appears, thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/conditional-logic\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">conditional logic<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-warning\">Learn more about conditional logic by watching the video below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"video-content\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"> <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cTYQ0ogPilg?modestbranding=1&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> <\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confirm-home-office-space-progress\">\n<h2>Confirm home office space progress<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Confirm the progress you've made with your home office space.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The option you choose from the dropdown will change how the checklist appears.<\/p>\n<p>Select option<strong> #1<\/strong> if you <strong>haven't<\/strong> yet <strong>set up your home office space<\/strong>, choose option <strong>#2 if you have<\/strong> already set your home office space up.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Home office progress <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"preparing-the-home-office-space\">\n<h2>Preparing the home office space:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">Now the checklist has adapted to your needs, it's time to start the preparations for your work from home office space.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"consider-the-location-of-the-office-space\">\n<h2>Consider the location of the office space<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Consider the location of the home office space.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Where you establish your home office space depends on the size of your home. For larger homes, you may be able to dedicate an entire room as a home office. For smaller homes, you may have to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2019\/07\/26\/realestate\/finding-the-right-place-for-a-home-office.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">get creative<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Think<\/strong> <strong>which<\/strong> <strong>location<\/strong> in your home the <strong>office space is best suited to<\/strong>, <strong>then write down the name<\/strong> of that location below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Home office space location <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oMgcQ0JKyqHviQiJ5G1MfA.jpeg\" alt=\"Consider the location of the office space\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oMgcQ0JKyqHviQiJ5G1MfA.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/3wylDrjxH-E\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"identify-items-for-the-office-space\">\n<h2>Identify items for the office space<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Identify items for the home office space.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A home office space is made up of <a href=\"https:\/\/nymag.com\/strategist\/article\/best-work-from-home-essentials.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">various items<\/a> \u2014 usually a desk, a comfortable chair, a laptop, a pot for pens, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Here, you'll identify the items you need for the home office space in two parts. <\/p>\n<p>Use the <strong>first<\/strong> text box to <strong>write down the items<\/strong> for the home office space <strong>you already have<\/strong> \u2014 items in other rooms that&nbsp;you'd like to bring into your office.<\/p>\n<p>Then, use the <strong>second<\/strong> text box to <strong>write down the list of items<\/strong> you need for your home office space but&nbsp;<strong><em>don't&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><strong>yet have<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Owned home office items <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Needed home office items <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"assessing-the-home-office-space-location\">\n<h2>Assessing the home office space location:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">With an idea of where you want your work from home office space to be and the items it'll include, it's time to start assessing the space you have in mind.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"ensure-the-office-space-is-wellsituated\">\n<h2>Ensure the office space is well-situated<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Ensure the office space is well-situated.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although the location of your home office space may be ideal in your mind, that doesn't mean it's ideal in practicality.<\/p>\n<p>A well-situated home office space will be near a plug socket (or multiple sockets), has access to natural light, is spacious enough for you to be comfortable while working, and (hopefully) creates a division from the personal spaces you relax in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use the subchecklist<\/strong> below to <strong>ensure<\/strong> your proposed <strong>home office location is well-situated<\/strong>. If it isn't, see if there's a different location that's better situated.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Near a plug socket\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Has access to natural light\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Is spacious enough for work to be done comfortably\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Keeps the professional separated from the personal (if possible)\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kXKIkL5WTcpx1fanUf9IoA.jpeg\" alt=\"Ensure the office space is well-situated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kXKIkL5WTcpx1fanUf9IoA.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/67FG6zD8WPQ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"test-the-internet-speed-at-the-office-space\">\n<h2>Test the internet speed at the office space<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Test the internet speed at the home office space.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When working from home, having a solid, robust internet connection is essential. However, you'll get different internet speeds depending on how far away your home office space is from your router.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of how internet speed relates to what you can do, the team at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/minimsecure\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Minim<\/a> wrote <a href=\"https:\/\/www.minim.co\/blog\/how-do-i-interpret-my-wifi-speed-test-results\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this short guide<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1-5 Mbps for checking email and browsing the web.<\/li>\n<li>15-25 Mbps for streaming HD video.<\/li>\n<li>40-100 Mbps for streaming 4K video and playing online games.<\/li>\n<li>200+ Mbps for streaming 4K video, playing online games, and downloading large files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedtest.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ookla's speed test<\/a><\/strong> to see how your internet speed at your home office space fares. Then, <strong>write down the test results<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Internet speed test results <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"buy-necessary-items-for-the-office-space\">\n<h2>Buy necessary items for the office space<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Buy necessary items for the home office space.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now that you know the home office space is well-situated and has sufficient internet speeds, it's time to <strong>buy any necessary items<\/strong> for your home office space (that you don't already have).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But before you buy them yourself, ask the company you work for if they're able to cover the costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You'll see the list of items you need to buy below&nbsp;<em>and&nbsp;<\/em>pushed through into the email (thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/variables\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">variables<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use the email widget<\/strong> below <strong>to send the email<\/strong> across.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">Most of the email has been drafted for you. All you need to do is add the correct email address(es) and to edit the content how you see fit.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Items to buy:<\/h5>\n<p>{{form.Needed_home_office_items}}<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"setting-up-the-home-office-space\">\n<h2>Setting up the home office space:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">By this point, you should have everything you need to get started with setting up the work from home office space.<\/p>\n<p>The next few tasks will help you with exactly that \u2014 setting it up.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"move-necessary-items-into-the-office-space\">\n<h2>Move necessary items into the office space<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Move necessary items into the home office space.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No matter if the items for your home office space are in boxes in the hallway, or were being used elsewhere in your home, it's time to <strong>move<\/strong> all the <strong>items<\/strong> you need <strong>into<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;your home office space<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/khcjg7_lYUjLPWCTKvxC2g.jpeg\" alt=\"Move necessary items into the office space\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/khcjg7_lYUjLPWCTKvxC2g.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/twWIq9MxPRg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"assemble-office-space-items\">\n<h2>Assemble office space items<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Assemble home office space items that need building.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If<strong> items<\/strong> for the home office space were bought, <strong>assemble them<\/strong> if you haven't already done so. This is because the&nbsp;next task asks you to arrange your home office space, therefore you'll need any furniture and the like to be assembled beforehand.<\/p>\n<p>Use the text box <strong>write down which items you assembled<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">If no assembly was required, go ahead and skip this task.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> List of assembled items <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"arrange-your-office-space\">\n<h2>Arrange your office space<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Arrange your home office space.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With your home office space items in one place and assembled, <strong>arrange your home office space<\/strong> the way you want.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Once you've arranged your home office space, <strong>take a picture<\/strong> of the setup <strong>and<\/strong> <strong>upload the picture<\/strong> below. The picture can then be used as a reference point to see if you're happy with how the home office space looks.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Post-arranging picture <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"personalize-your-office-space\">\n<h2>Personalize your office space<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Personalize your home office space.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A home office space doesn't have to be drab and boring.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplehomesimplelife.com\/blog\/how-to-personalize-your-office-but-still-be-professional\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">personalizing<\/a> your home office space, it can help energize you and spur you on to do stellar work!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Add some personalized touches<\/strong> to your home office space, then <strong>take a picture of it and upload it<\/strong> below. Again, the picture can be used as a reference point to ensure you're happy with how the home office space looks.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Post-personalizing picture <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"ensure-tech-is-in-working-order\">\n<h2>Ensure tech is in working order<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Ensure tech is in working order.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now you're happy with how everything looks, <strong>check that all the tech<\/strong> you have in your home office space <strong>is working<\/strong>. Seeing as objects have been moved around, a cable could've come loose, for example.<\/p>\n<p>If you <strong>come across an issue<\/strong>, use a working device (such as a smartphone) to <strong>search the internet for solutions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If everything's in working order, great job on setting up your home office space!<\/p>\n<p>Here's to being productive and comfortable while working from home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">Don't forget to relaunch this checklist every 3 months to make sure your home office space is the best it can be.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/r9WohDc7HWwdJl2PJolCYg.jpeg\" alt=\"Ensure tech is in working order\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/r9WohDc7HWwdJl2PJolCYg.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/6njoEbtarec\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sustaining-the-home-office-space\">\n<h2>Sustaining the home office space:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">Creating a work from home office space is only the beginning of the process. The rest is sustaining your work home office space, ensuring that it's constantly optimized for both comfort and productivity.<\/p>\n<p>The following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/recurring-tasks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">recurring tasks<\/a> will help you with that.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"tidy-the-office-space\">\n<h2>Tidy the office space<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Tidy the home office space.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seeing as you're at your office space for a considerable amount of time each day, the home office space is more prone to untidiness than anywhere else.<\/p>\n<p>Take time to <strong>tidy and clean your home office space<\/strong>, so it looks as good as new.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">If you need a hand with tidying, use Process Street's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/konmari-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">KonMari Method Checklist<\/a> which is embedded below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hii0BAwJA3OIUU2fLyNN7A.jpeg\" alt=\"Tidy the office space\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hii0BAwJA3OIUU2fLyNN7A.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/e6pK_snssSY\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"try-rearranging-the-office-space\">\n<h2>Try rearranging the office space<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Try rearranging the office space.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To keep energized and productive, you don't want your surroundings to become stagnant and sad \u2014 even when you're working from home. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/the-creativity-cure\/201404\/rearranging-the-furniture-makes-me-feel-better-2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rearranging<\/a> your home office space can solve that problem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take a picture<\/strong> of your home office space <strong>first<\/strong>. Then, <strong>make the rearrangements<\/strong> \u2014 like turning your desk 90 degrees or adding a new selection of plants to sit on top of the desk \u2014 <strong>and take another picture<\/strong> of it. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Upload the two pictures<\/strong> below. You can use the two pictures to decide which home office space you prefer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Before picture <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> After picture <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"think-about-updating-the-office-space\">\n<h2>Think about updating the office space<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Think about updating (and\/or upgrading) the home office space.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There may be upgrades or updates you could give your home office space. For instance, an external monitor for your laptop.<\/p>\n<p>If there are updates and\/or upgrades you'd like, <strong>use the email widget<\/strong> to ask your employer if there's a budget for these updates and\/or upgrades to be bought for you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">Most of the email has been drafted for you. All you need to do is add the correct email address(es) as well as the list of updates and\/or upgrades you want.<\/p>\n<p>If there is a budget, place the order(s) through your employer and see how much a difference it makes!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/lRqu3apVyAjwUvCRPx1BkA.jpeg\" alt=\"Think about updating the office space\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/lRqu3apVyAjwUvCRPx1BkA.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/XELVJSg81oQ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sources\">\n<h2>Sources:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/beth-braccio-hering-787340a6\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Beth Braccio Hering<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/remote-work-statistics\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Remote Work Statistics: Shifting Norms and Expectations<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/benjbrandall\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Benjamin Brandall<\/a> -&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/workflow-automation\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">50 Ways To Save Time &amp; Money with Workflow Automation<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/author\/oliver\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Oliver Peterson<\/a> -&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/bpm-software\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What is BPM Software? The Best Business Process Management Software (BPMS)<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rondakaysen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ronda Kaysen<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2019\/07\/26\/realestate\/finding-the-right-place-for-a-home-office.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Finding the Right Place for a Home Office<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lcheslaw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Louis Cheslaw<\/a>&nbsp;- <a href=\"https:\/\/nymag.com\/strategist\/article\/best-work-from-home-essentials.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Everything You Need to Work From Home, According to People Who Do It Every Day<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/samantha-albano\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Samantha Albano<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.minim.co\/blog\/how-do-i-interpret-my-wifi-speed-test-results\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>How do I interpret my WiFi speed test results?<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplehomesimplelife.com\/about\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kelly Anderson<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplehomesimplelife.com\/blog\/how-to-personalize-your-office-but-still-be-professional\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>How To Personalize Your Office (But Still Be Professional)<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/benjbrandall\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Benjamin Brandall<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/recurring-tasks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">5 Methods to Set up Recurring Tasks (and Stop Your Team Missing Deadlines)<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/carriebarronmd\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Carrie Barron<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/the-creativity-cure\/201404\/rearranging-the-furniture-makes-me-feel-better-2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Rearranging the Furniture Makes Me Feel Better<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"related-checklists\">\n<h2>Related checklists:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/onboarding-remote-employees\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Onboarding Remote Employees Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/work-from-home-policy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Work From Home Policy Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/virtual-meeting\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Virtual Meeting Checklist<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/home-office-setup\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/daily-work-schedule-template\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Remote Daily Work Schedule Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/work-from-home-policy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Work From Home Policy Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/critical-incident-stress-management\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Critical Incident Stress Management Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/achieving-work-life-balance\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Achieving Work-Life Balance Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/work-anxiety\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Work Anxiety Resolution Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/employee-complaint-procedure\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Employee Complaint Procedure<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/office-conflict-resolution-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Office Conflict Resolution Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/employee-discipline-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Employee Discipline Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/employment-termination-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Employment Termination Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/lisa-a-romano-overcoming-negative-self-talk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lisa A. Romano: Overcoming Negative Self-Talk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/mental-health-risk-assessment-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mental Health Risk Assessment Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/smart-goal-setting-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SMART Goal Setting Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/self-evaluation\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Self-Evaluation Performance Review Template<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/performance-review-template\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Performance Review Template<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/performance-management\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Performance Management<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/records-disposal-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Records Disposal Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/budget-template\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Budget Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/daily-budget-template\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Daily Budget Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/daily-schedule-template\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Daily Schedule Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/daily-routine-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Daily Routine Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/weekly-meal-planner\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Weekly Meal Planner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/fitness-planner\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fitness Planner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to the Work From Home Office Space Checklist: Work From Home Office Space Checklist From 2005 to 2017, there was a massive 159% increase in remote working.&nbsp; However, the WFH transition&nbsp;isn't always easy \u2014 and especially when it needs to be done urgently. 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