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5 Remote Work Tips From Remote-First Companies

The transition to remote work has all the feels. Like many teams, we’re navigating the transition to entirely remote work. Rather than reinventing the wheel, we’ve turned to our customers and community members for tips. Several of our customers have been operating remotely for years, and have developed effective strategies to empower their workers for success. Here are a few of our favorite tips.

Asana tips: 9 work from home best practices from our customers

Right now, teams around the world are learning how to work from home. The transition can be a challenge, especially if your team has never worked remotely before. And, no matter how much experience you have with remote work, we’re learning—together—that it takes time to find your groove and settle into a routine in this new “normal.” But you aren’t alone.

Manage your workflow with Lists, Boards, Calendar, and Timeline View

Read this article in French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, or Japanese. While there are great ways to use Asana, there isn’t necessarily one “right” way. That’s because every team’s workflow is a little different. From teams that are saving the world’s whales and dolphins to organizations that are promoting health, wellness, and AIDS advocacy in the community, Asana is built to be flexible enough to work for your needs.

Find your flow with these work from home playlists

If you’re used to working in a bustling office, you might find the newfound silence of remote work deafening. On the other hand, if you’re sheltering in place with a house full of family or roommates, you might be looking for a little help tuning out. Thankfully there’s a quick and social distancing-approved solution to both scenarios: music! Various studies have shown music’s power to lift your mood and help you maintain focus—two things many of us could use right now.

Leading through change: How we're navigating remote work at Asana

Asana’s north star has always been the well-being of our employees and serving our customers. As global teams—including our own—have become more dispersed in recent weeks, our commitment to helping the world’s teams thrive and leading consciously is now more important than ever. Businesses are looking for ways to stay connected and coordinated no matter when or where teams are working.

7 tips for finding focus and reducing digital distractions

As millions of teams adjust to working remotely full time, many are searching for ways to stay productive without compromising work-life balance. Finding time for deep focus, reducing digital distractions, and fighting the constant deluge of app toggling and notification checking are all top priorities for workers—and for good reason. According to the Anatomy of Work Index, nearly three-quarters of workers experience burnout every year.