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Suggest priorities
If you are already working efficiently, you'll have to determine which tasks will get done and which ones need to be passed on or left for now.
Consider what work you would prioritise if you could decide what to do. Then, write down your justification and bring that information to the meeting.
When your boss suggests a different set of priorities to yours, orient the discussion to understand the reasoning. This will help you know how people in supervisory roles think about workflow.
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Feeling overwhelmed with your workload
Working from home often means that supervisors don't know how hard their team works. As a result, you may feel overwhelmed with the tasks that are loaded on your plate.
Don't assume you are supposed to feel overwhelmed. You should be able to speak to your team leader about your workload. Ho...
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Document your tasks
You can't just say that you have too much work. You need to be specific.
Create a clear list of everything on your to-do list, due dates, and estimates of how long it will actually take to complete those tasks. This list will help understand the workload and what trade-offs would need to be...
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Analyse your workflow
When you document your tasks, be clear about where requests come from and to whom you are passing your completed work.
Your boss may be unaware of how many people add things to your to-do list. The information can help in deciding which people should be able to give you assignments and how ...
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Do your homework
Before your meeting, find out from your boss or HR what precautions the company is taking to keep employees safe within the office.
It can help you decide if it is safe to come into the office.
Steps of the zero-sum budget
- Determine how much you make on any given month.
- List your bills: Once you determine how much money you'll make this month, figure out how much money you need to spend next month.
- Compare and contrast: Once you see your monthly income and your monthly bi...
Create A List
When we feel overwhelmed it can be challenging to figure out what our priorities are because everything can feel equally as important. A great tip to keep your priorities straight is to make a list of everything weighing on your mind. Once you see it in front of you, it already starts to f...
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