How to Make Working Remotely Work For You

The Staples Workplace Employee Survey found that more than 1 in 3 employers (35 percent) let their employees work remotely, and of those companies, 48 percent allow it more than once a week.

Telecommuting is a great perk, but you have to make sure you’re staying on task and not getting distracted by kids, loved ones or your movie collection. Below are three tips for making working at home work for you.

Communicate Throughout the Day

According to Forbes, teams best develop trust with their managers if they’re communicating well and often. This applies doubly when working remotely.

Many workplaces have multiple modes of communication: email, phone, chat, web and video conferencing, and they all have their place and purpose. It’s important to use each one wisely to make sure the message you’re sending is fully understood.

• Email: Use email for…