Currently I have one work from home day - Wednesday. Changing this day is not an option. I have been allowed one extra work from home day. Are there known days that are most productive to work from home ?
Or does this just depend on the person ?
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Sign up to join this communityCurrently I have one work from home day - Wednesday. Changing this day is not an option. I have been allowed one extra work from home day. Are there known days that are most productive to work from home ?
Or does this just depend on the person ?
This would depend on many factors such as:
Are there known days that are most productive to work from home ?
Or does this just depend on the person ?
I know of no days that would be "most productive to work from home" across companies, and across industries.
It probably depends a lot on the individual's self control. If you are concerned that you would treat a Monday or Friday as an extended weekend rather than real work days, then avoid them. You don't want to be viewed as a slacker.
But even more important is the company and the work environment.
In my company, Friday was a typical work-from-home day for many. Thus, there were very few important meetings scheduled for Fridays. Everyone seemed to understand that on Friday's you might not find the person you needed at their desk - thus you scheduled around it.
Check out your company and look for cultural scenarios like that. You might find a day where far fewer meetings would need your attendance. Those are signs for good choice days. You might find days where not being in the office would be burdensome for many others. Those are signs for bad choice days.
According to Business Daily and Accounttemps, tuesday is the most productive day of the week. Thursday and friday's are the least productive days of the week. In order of productivity from most productive to least productive:
Tuesday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday
sources: http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/5637-the-most-productive-day-of-the-workweek-may-surprise-you.html, http://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2014/01/new_us_survey_suggests_tuesday.html
A portion of productivity can be associated with how you look at the week. Tuesday being the day preceding the 50% mark of the week there tends to be the greatest push. Many people tend to get a bit lax after Wednesday. This would apply even in a work from home scenario; but you have to be sure to manage yourself well and minimize distractions.