Optimizing Remote Work Environment for Salesforce

Some jobs working in the Salesforce ecosystem allow you to work remotely. As and admin you work in an office full time or also work remotely on an occasion. As a full time consultant I work remotely but I also have worked in an office setting as a Salesforce admin. Below are some of my recommended tools and products to support your Salesforce career.

Working Remote

I will say working remote may not be everybody but for those looking to have more flexibly many Salesforce consulting jobs offer remote opportunities. Below are some considerations about working remotely.

Task management will be crucial to your success as a remote worker. There are many distractions when working remote and it will be important to make sure you keep a professional output and attentiveness. Being disciplined in your approach is key.

Work is always near. It can be difficult at times to close down shop and shut down work when working remote. Often times there is no commute home or time to decompress from the work day.

Going from work mode to home mode can be challenging. I recommend finding a way to take a walk or a complete a home chore to destress from work if needed.

Work life balance is very important in a world where we are constantly on the go. With working remote there is often opportunity to effectively plan your work time based on your own schedule.

If there is a time you need to adjust your schedule then I recommend doing so as long as you get the job done and the clients are happy all is good.

Set work limits. I implement a rule that I would avoid working weekends unless there was a go live or a deadline required. Set up working times on your calendar and try to keep those working hours as best you can.

Desk Setup

When it comes to working at home or in the office it is important to have proper equipment and desk to support the day to day tasks of a Salesforce consultant or admin. Below are some of my favorite components and items I use on a daily basis as a Salesforce consultant.

Dedicated desk. There are many items that can serves as a desk like a dining room table, a card table, and even a coffee table. There are times as a consultant or an admin that you be on several calls and having a dedicated space to retreat to prepare and be on camera for a zoom/virtual call will be warranted.

I currently have a dedicated desk that I am able to raise into a standing desk. Here are some examples of desks that work well if you are looking for ideas:

Supportive chair. Another important setup component is having a reliable and supportive chair. Proper lumbar support will go along way to keep your neck and back aligned. I have used a used steel series chair the last 7 years and it’s been wonderful! Here are some possible chair options to consider.

Computer. The engine that makes remote work run outside of yourself is a cpu. There are so many options to choose from but I do recommend looking for a computer that would have enough processing power to operate many tabs, large excel sheets, virtual desktops, and be able to sustain the day to day use. I am currently using a laptop and I love the flexibility.

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