10 Free Resources to Make Working from Home Easier

By Leah Nieman | June 16, 2020 |

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Working from home is now the new norm, which means thousands of people are trying to get a handle on remote work. If you’re one of those employees who suddenly finds themselves working from home, you’re probably looking for ways to be organized and productive as you work at home. These 10 free resources will help make working from home a little bit easier, which means you’re sure to be successful in your new remote role.

10 Free Resources to Make Working from Home Easier

1. Slack

Staying on track is often difficult when you’re working from home. In addition to having more distractions, being disconnected from your team can often make projects move more slowly. But with Slack, your team can stay updated and on track with ease.

While you’re working remotely, you can do almost everything you need to do throughout the day right inside the program. In addition to sending and receiving messages, you can also review documents, set reminders, and create dedicated channels for each of your projects.

2. Zoom

If you need to stay in contact with your coworkers and prefer face-to-face communication, there’s no better virtual option than Zoom. This video conferencing platform is perfect for conducting meetings with a variety of people located in a variety of locations. The platform is free to use and its simple user interface makes it a great option for remote work.

3. Loom

Transitioning into a work-from-home environment often comes with a learning curve. If you or members of your team are having issues adjusting to the new way of doing things, consider using Loom.

This handy app allows you to quickly and easily communicate with team members through screen grabs, screen recordings, and instant sharing of your videos. That means you can demonstrate how to do a task or explain edits to your coworkers without the need for a phone call or video chat.

4. Trello

Make sure everyone in your work group stays on track with Trello, a free project management tool. In Trello, users can create boards to keep track of projects, deadlines, and pretty much everything else you’ll be collaborating on. Boards can contain text, photos, graphics, links, and due dates – everything you need to keep your project on track, no matter where your coworkers are located.

5. Asana

Similar to Trello, Asana is another great option for remote work. This project management tool will help your team members stay organized by setting priorities and deadlines for each project. And the user-friendly interface allows everyone to stay on track with the ability to quickly view project tasks through every stage and step.

From to-do lists to project timelines, Asana will provide your team a comprehensive guide through each of the projects that needs to be completed while you’re working from home.

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6. Clockify

Being productive while working at home may be the biggest struggle of remote work. If you end your work day wondering where your time went, you’re not alone! With Clockify, you can easily track your tasks throughout the work day to see how much time you’re spending on each item.

In addition to helping you understand how much time you spend working on each project, this handy app can also show you how much time you’re wasting on nonessential tasks throughout the day so you can up your productivity by reducing wasted time.

7. Grammarly

From typing up reports to answering emails, working from home requires a ton of writing! Make sure each of your messages and reports is grammatically correct with the help of Grammarly. This extension automatically checks all your text to ensure it’s correct. It even offers suggestions to help you craft the best message every time you type.

8. Google Drive

Working remotely means you’ll need to find a way to share files and documents with your coworkers. Google Drive (along with other Google apps, like Docs and Sheets) makes it simple for everyone on your team to share documents, make edits and comments, and collaborate on projects throughout the day.

9. Google Calendar

Keeping track of meetings, deadlines, and personal appointments each day can get difficult – especially when you’re working from home. To make sure you stay on track throughout the day, consider using Google Calendar. You can easily add appointments and deadlines to the calendar and keep track of everything that needs to be done that day.

And in addition to tracking appointments, Google Calendar also allows you to set reminders for events or create group events, like meetings, and share them with your team members. You can even block off times throughout the day for dedicated work hours.

10. Calm

Working from home can often be stressful – especially if you’re not used to remote work. To help you de-stress and stay grounded throughout your work day, turn to Calm.

This simple app offers a variety of ways for you to quickly relax and unwind, including relaxing sounds, beautiful photos, and even bedtime stories to help you fall asleep at night.