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Since the start of the pandemic, working from home has become the new normal for many employees and companies. While working outside the office has its benefits — no more long, gas-guzzling commutes, for instance — there is still one downside many employees face: remote work loneliness. Before the pandemic, it was normal to make friends around the office, crack jokes in the break room, or participate in fun, in-person team-building activities. However, those things aren’t possible when you’re working from home and your coworkers are scattered around the country. So, working from home can feel isolating. Fortunately, there are strategies you can implement to protect your mental health and feel less lonely as you work from home or remotely. 5 Tips to Avoid Loneliness When Working From Home I asked fellow HubSpotters and professionals across different industries for tips on avoiding work-from-home loneliness. Here is what they had to

I’m willing to bet we’ve all felt stifled by the rigid 9-to-5 work schedule — especially on our productivity both in and out of the office. For many workers, a flexible schedule is the answer. This types of schedule allows you to work when you’re most productive and gives you the autonomy you need to create an ideal work-life balance, however that looks to you. Here, we’ll cover what a flexible work schedule looks like and explore its pros. cons, and surprising outcomes. It’s important to remember that flex hours doesn’t equate to less hours. In fact, as you’ll read later, employees actually clock in more hours working from home. Further, there is still structure to this type of schedule: employees must work a certain number of hours, or come up with an alternative agreement with their employer regarding office hours versus remote time. There’s plenty of science to suggest

Asking “How is everyone?” at the beginning of every meeting isn’t always the best way to encourage team bonding. Sometimes, having a fun ice breaker can aid in that connection. The best ice breakers have the power to strengthen coworker bonds, stimulate better brainstorming sessions, and create an atmosphere of inclusivity. To get the most value out of your team bonding moments, we’ve compiled a list of the best ice breaker games for the workplace. Next time you get together with your team, use one of these games instead of asking “How is everyone,” and you’re sure to hear some better, more insightful responses than “I’m good.” Ice Breakers for Meetings 1. One Word Game The One Word ice breaker allows you to provide initial context into a meeting’s topic, and get everyone in the right mindset for discussion. To play, you’ll want to divide meeting participants into smaller groups.…