Although the developer can easily do their work remotely, staying calm and productive isn't for everyone. Here are some recommendations from Technology Partner's IT teams.
Setting up remote work for an IT developer
We have chosen to summarize the implementation of remote work for software developers in 3 points:
The technical part:
First, the employer must be able to provide their teams with the appropriate equipment to work comfortably. This includes a computer, a monitor, and a mouse.
Then, aTo ensure optimal work for its teams, it is necessary to provide them with collaborative tools to facilitate communication.Uh, Find technological projects with remote access to sources and work documents (VPN or Cloud).
As a Microsoft Silver Partner, Technology Partner provides its teams with the complete Office suite for collaboration and the Azure Cloud Solution to centralize all projects and easily access all our services with a single login (Azure Active Directory).
The environmental part:
To be as comfortable as possible, it's important to create a professional space within your home or to use a coworking space. While coworking isn't necessarily recommended for software developers, a home workspace must ensure a certain level of isolation.
In this case, it is not recommended to code at your kitchen table or the living room table. The objective here is to separate the personal from the professional as much as possible.
The h partumaine:
Remote work has recently experienced many upheavals. Some individuals found themselves having to work remotely daily, thus breaking communication with others. Social isolation is one of the first drawbacks of this work organization.
In the case of daily remote work, It is recommended to take the time to communicate regularly with colleagues using the tools provided by the company. Enabling the microphone and webcam also allows for regular and sometimes less serious exchanges.
At ChezTechnologyPartner, we organize lunches where our teams play online on platforms to maintain the habits established when we were able to be together in person.
4 tips for staying productive while working remotely
When you're a computer developer, the workload is often great. But, in general, these 4 tips can be applied to anyone who wants to remain productive while working remotely. It is then important to organize yourself, to discipline yourself, to rest and finally to communicate in order to stay calm and productive.
Plan
The goal of task planning is to have a comprehensive overview of the work to be done. When working remotely, it is recommended to prepare work blocks each day or week, especially if the workload is heavy.
On a sheet or an online planner, planning highlights a project's priorities and allows you to see the end as it approaches.
At ChezTechnologyPartner, we use Azure DevOps's ticketing tool to plan tasks by project, priority, and complexity.
Discipline yourself
Discipline when teleworking can sometimes be complex. It is highly recommended to maintain the same pace and working hours as you would in the office, as regularity helps productivity and avoids frustration.
Remote work offers more freedom between personal and professional life. It's certainly an advantage, but one to be used with discipline and without forgetting one's goals. It's important to finish your workdaily or weekly within the specified timeframe.
Rest
Just like the two points above, it's important to set aside time for yourself, and in this case, perhaps even more so than at the office. Maintain your work pace in the morning and afternoon, taking breaks for lunch and at the end of the day. This seems logical, but sometimes a single slip-up can be enough to make you feel desperate and tired.
It is recommended to take short breaks at regular intervals and, if possible, outside your workspace. Walking and stepping out for a few minutes to get some fresh air also helps with oxygenation.
If the developer notices an increase in fatigue and a decrease in motivation, to him recommend that we prioritize tasks that can be completed daily. It's a small trick that lets you see the light at the end of the tunnel
Communicate
In order to remain as productive as possible, one should not be afraid to contact someone if help is needed on a project, as it is important not to get stuck in order to avoid frustration.
At the office, you can sometimes informally ask a colleague for help, and in the same way, it's possible to do it remotely.
Finally We advise the developer to discuss any potential problems with someone outside the project and the company. in order to be able to express themselves more freely.
At ChezTechnologyPartner, we use Microsoft Teams for voice and video chat. We have meetings every day to discuss projects and any roadblocks, and then we save a few minutes at the end for jokes.
Written by Charline Pennisi and Patrick Jominet
