Comments on: Advice for Setting up a Home Office – Group Interview

By: Sarah Spacey

Sarah Spacey — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:56:49 +0000

Hi Mark,
It was a great idea to have a group interview to gather advice for office design and refurbishment for a home office. There were many interesting reads and ideas that I found useful as I often think about how to go about my office interior design myself. Now that I’ve read about how other people go about doing it, it will definitely help as I plan for my own office refurbishment.

By: Stylish

Stylish — Sat, 21 May 2011 14:33:02 +0000

If you sometimes shuffle paper from one place to another without dealing with it go and buy a bingo marker.

Each time you pick up a piece of paper put a spot on it with your marker. After a few day/weeks/months you will note that there are pieces of paper on your desk that you have not dealt with that are cover in coloured spots.

You set the limit (mine is 3 spot). If you’ve not dealt with it when you get to your limit throw it away because you are never going to do anything with it!

By: Greg Smith

Greg Smith — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 08:18:20 +0000

I think it is increasingly important to take a break at least every hour when working with computers. I find I am at my computer at a minimum of 12 hours each day. This is not healthy and must be balanced with other activities.

By: Albert Sparks

Albert Sparks — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 04:09:16 +0000

For me personally, it is getting dressed as if you are off to the office. It assists me to have a work place mindset and if I am called our to a meeting unexpectedly I am ready. Also maintain your office space for your work hours. I have two computers, one for home entertainment and one purely for my work. I am one fortunate and happy home office worker.

By: Dave Glass

Dave Glass — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:57:03 +0000

I generally work from nine to five and yes those regular breaks are important. These are no different to when you worked in the office and took a break with your mate. I guess the only thing I have not mastered is the easy access to the pantry and fridge.

By: priyaganesh

priyaganesh — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:53:47 +0000

Absolutely fantastic. When I initially started working from home, i was clueless and found it tough to adjust!

But gradually i adjusted – the closed door was one of the first i implemented. One tip: ensure you have all relevant office connectivity, telephone policies and issues sorted out before starting your work from home adventure!

By: Deepak Jadav

Deepak Jadav — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:15:11 +0000

Hi I have read your post this is a very nice post I am so excited for this..
Thanks,

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Sp3w — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:30:02 +0000

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By: Kate Trgovac

Kate Trgovac — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:43:27 +0000

Really great piece. One of my plans for 2008 is to get my home office organized – these are excellent resources. Thank you so much for putting these together and getting these snippets of advice from the pros!!

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By: Vero Pepperrell

Vero Pepperrell — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:01:00 +0000

Such useful and interesting tips, in particular Ariane’s office reorganisation.

We’re moving house very shortly, and when we enter the new house, we’ll have the luxury of one room, which will be a home office for both my husband and I. I’ll keep a few of the ideas here in my back pocket for that stage.

We’ve already established a layout that ensures neither of us get screen glare from the window, I’ll be nearer the filing shelves due to my regular use of them, and all noisy electronics (ie. hard drives with fans & servers) will be in the storage room next door to give is a quiet, distraction-free room.

Can’t wait to move in!