{"id":6072,"date":"2020-03-18T13:37:42","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T13:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/?p=6072"},"modified":"2020-03-19T06:19:58","modified_gmt":"2020-03-19T06:19:58","slug":"how-to-work-remotely-in-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/how-to-work-remotely-in-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Work Remotely in Dubai? Protecting your Team &#038; Business from Coronavirus"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/how-to-work-remotely-in-dubai\/#In_this_article_you_will_learn_how_to_work_remotely_in_Dubai_keeping_employees_safe_and_make_profits_for_your_business\" title=\"In this article you will learn how to work remotely in Dubai, keeping employees safe and make profits for your business.\">In this article you will learn how to work remotely in Dubai, keeping employees safe and make profits for your business.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/how-to-work-remotely-in-dubai\/#Vigorous_Communication\" title=\"Vigorous Communication\">Vigorous Communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/how-to-work-remotely-in-dubai\/#Its_not_freelance_its_a_real_job\" title=\"It\u2019s not freelance; it\u2019s a real job\">It\u2019s not freelance; it\u2019s a real job<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/how-to-work-remotely-in-dubai\/#Avoid_feeling_isolated\" title=\"Avoid feeling isolated\">Avoid feeling isolated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/how-to-work-remotely-in-dubai\/#You_are_working_remotely_because_you_need_to_avoid_the_COVID19_contagion_To_prevent_yourself_from_feeling_isolated_You_can_take_help_from_online_task_management_tools_like_TaskQue_that_will_help_you_to_finish_off_projects_without_any_delay_and_at_the_same_time_youll_be_able_to_work_as_a_team\" title=\"You are working remotely because you need to avoid the COVID19 contagion. To prevent yourself from feeling isolated. You can take help from online task management tools like TaskQue that will help you to finish off projects without any delay, and at the same time, you\u2019ll be able to work as a team.\">You are working remotely because you need to avoid the COVID19 contagion. To prevent yourself from feeling isolated. You can take help from online task management tools like TaskQue that will help you to finish off projects without any delay, and at the same time, you\u2019ll be able to work as a team.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/how-to-work-remotely-in-dubai\/#Keeping_Your_Spirits_High\" title=\"Keeping Your Spirits High\">Keeping Your Spirits High<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/how-to-work-remotely-in-dubai\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_this_article_you_will_learn_how_to_work_remotely_in_Dubai_keeping_employees_safe_and_make_profits_for_your_business\"><\/span><strong>In this article you will learn how to work remotely in Dubai, keeping employees safe and make profits for your business.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>There is a new threat looming on the horizon for humanity. No one had foreseen the rise of such a terrorizing force that would cripple our daily lives.<\/p>\n<p>Its very existence is striking fear in the hearts of billions these days who are unsure of what the future holds for them.<\/p>\n<p>In a time when we\u2019re already disconnected, this invisible demon is forcing us to distance ourselves from each other literally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Because our very survival depends on it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who is it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s none other than the infamous novel coronavirus, also known as COVID19 in the medical world.<\/p>\n<p>The alarming thing about COVID19 is that despite the travel bans and closing borders, the pandemic continues to spread like fire globally.<\/p>\n<p>COVID19 has rendered borders irrelevant and the Middle East is no exception. Iran is facing the full brunt of this sinister force. Thirty-eight new cases were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/news\/world\/articles\/2020-03-16\/bahrain-reports-first-gulf-death-from-coronavirus-ministry-says\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">reported\u00a0<\/a>in Qatar, 227 in Bahrain.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the UAE government\u2019s prompt actions and things are at the moment in control. But that doesn\u2019t mean we should become complacent. Even if you don\u2019t follow the news, you might have realized the anxiety and stressloss of life due to this epidemic is causing across the globe.<\/p>\n<p>The situation is pretty grim and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/leadership-traits-of-sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid\/\">business leaders<\/a> also have a huge responsibility to protect their teams against the contagion. We\u2019ve crafted a guide on how to work remotely in Dubai to protect yourself and your team without losing productivity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vigorous_Communication\"><\/span><strong>Vigorous Communication<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Be it coronavirus or any other reason that you are working remotely; the key is to communicate clearly with your boss. Know and understand what is expected of you.<\/p>\n<p>Since there is no face-to-face communication, there might be things that need clear communication. If you think that you cannot explain something, call and make your point.<\/p>\n<p>Mostly, when employees are near their boss, it is often easy to speak less and communicate via verbal cues. But when working remotely in Dubai, is it quite impossible.<\/p>\n<p>Even with well-formulated SOPs, remote work can feel a little unstructured and isolated. A <a href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">study<\/a> from last year found that loneliness is the second biggest concern when working from home.<\/p>\n<p>So, when you communicate with your boss, it is better to make things clear regarding each task and ask even the silliest questions if they are bothering you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_not_freelance_its_a_real_job\"><\/span>It\u2019s not freelance; it\u2019s a real job<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Just because you are working from your bed or your dining room doesn\u2019t mean that you need to wear pajamas and work. Get up from bed, take a shower, and get dressed. Treat it like a real job.<\/p>\n<p>Even if there is not a dedicated space in your home for work, just clear out a desk and start working on that desk.<\/p>\n<p>A cyclist from Italy uses a stationary bike just to avoid leaving home.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6074\" style=\"width: 781px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6074\" class=\"wp-image-6074 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-work-remotely-in-Dubai-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to work remotely in Dubai\" width=\"771\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-work-remotely-in-Dubai-1.jpg 554w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-work-remotely-in-Dubai-1-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-work-remotely-in-Dubai-1-258x146.jpg 258w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-work-remotely-in-Dubai-1-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-work-remotely-in-Dubai-1-132x75.jpg 132w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6074\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Getty Images<\/p><\/div>\n<p>So instead of lying in your bed all day, move away from distractions and do something that keeps your heart pumping. Use a chair similar to the one at your office, sit in the same position, and take breaks as you do at your workplace.<\/p>\n<p>This will also help you to create a boundary between you and your family members. A dedicated workspace will make it easy for your family to understand your working hours, and they will not bother you.<\/p>\n<p>At home, it\u2019s easy to get distracted with the daily chores. But you need to ensure that you work with a clear mindset.<\/p>\n<p>Even with no children around, don\u2019t do laundry or do the household chores when you are working. Treat it as a real job.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_feeling_isolated\"><\/span><strong>Avoid feeling isolated<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The coronavirus is pushing people to extreme working conditions and putting them in an awkward state.<\/p>\n<p>According to Stanford University professor, who specializes in remote work, Nicholas Bloom, \u201c<strong><em>There are two types of working from home: short-term, the occasional work, or the full-time permanent work from home.\u201d<\/em><\/strong>This is the former one.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_are_working_remotely_because_you_need_to_avoid_the_COVID19_contagion_To_prevent_yourself_from_feeling_isolated_You_can_take_help_from_online_task_management_tools_like_TaskQue_that_will_help_you_to_finish_off_projects_without_any_delay_and_at_the_same_time_youll_be_able_to_work_as_a_team\"><\/span>You are working remotely because you need to avoid the COVID19 contagion. To prevent yourself from feeling isolated. You can take help from online task management tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/taskque.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TaskQue<\/a> that will help you to finish off projects without any delay, and at the same time, you\u2019ll be able to work as a team.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Moreover, experts say that communicating on video calls while working from home lowers the risk of feeling down and disconnected.<\/p>\n<p>Prolonged isolation can impact your productivity and morale. It\u2019s an excellent way to bond with people, weird, of course, but it\u2019s fun too. It adds a little bit of happiness and lightness to the work environment.<\/p>\n<p>To make things interesting, you can celebrate co-worker birthdays, praise them in a public Skype group, and make casual conversations just as you do at work.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6075 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-work-remotely-in-Dubai-2.jpg\" alt=\"How to work remotely in Dubai - Branex\" width=\"740\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-work-remotely-in-Dubai-2.jpg 541w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-work-remotely-in-Dubai-2-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-work-remotely-in-Dubai-2-260x139.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-work-remotely-in-Dubai-2-50x27.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-work-remotely-in-Dubai-2-140x75.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishtimes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Image Courtesy<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keeping_Your_Spirits_High\"><\/span><strong>Keeping Your Spirits High<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These are stressful times. Don\u2019t watch the news. No need to worry about being sick or running out of toilet paper, deal with it later. Now is the time to communicate with your work colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>For now, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenational.ae\/uae\/government\/coronavirus-dubai-chamber-allows-staff-to-work-from-home-1.992883\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">announced\u00a0<\/a>that work from home is mandatory. This is to ensure everyone\u2019s safety and to stop people from overthinking about contracting the infection at workplaces.<\/p>\n<p>You might get stuck in your home for a month or two. But for now, you just need to compartmentalize and prepare your mind to work in high spirits from your home.<\/p>\n<p>Consider it as a blessing. Instead of face-to-face interactions, you are just making video calls (and avoiding the people you don\u2019t like at work). You can quickly grab a coffee at home while you\u2019re in a meeting.<\/p>\n<p>For a manager, it is their job to provide moral support to their employees. It\u2019s easy to get stressed and depressed these days. If you\u2019re a manager, go out there and acknowledge the work of your employees. They are working under a lot of stress right now.<\/p>\n<p>As a manager, your job is to be a cheerleader and support them. This will help in retaining employee productivity levels and their dedication to the company.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6076 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-work-remotely-in-Dubai-3.jpg\" alt=\"How to work remotely in Dubai - Branex Web Design Dubai\" width=\"712\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-work-remotely-in-Dubai-3.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-work-remotely-in-Dubai-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-work-remotely-in-Dubai-3-219x146.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-work-remotely-in-Dubai-3-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-work-remotely-in-Dubai-3-112x75.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fool.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Image Courtesy<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At this moment, there is no cure developed for COVID19, so it is impossible to predict when you\u2019ll be able to get back to your office.<\/p>\n<p>Till then, you should have a decent stock of essentials and work remotely from your home. For now, working from home in Dubai is the only protection that we have from coronavirus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article you will learn how to work remotely in Dubai, keeping employees safe and make profits for your business. 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