Remote work blog

Finding 5, 10, or 50 ‘surefire ways to increase productivity’ isn’t a huge challenge – the internet is full of listicles and tips on how to make a better use of your time. Nothing wrong with that, right? Not at all if you plan to achieve your maximum efficiency with ...

Despite its many advantages, remote work can sometimes result in various physical and mental health issues – today we will focus on the body. Together with physiotherapist Piotr Piaskowski @fizjologika, we have assembled a number of tips for dealing with the physical...

The space you occupy, the way it looks, and the way it makes you feel, has a huge impact on your productivity and ability to generate fresh ideas, especially in a creative field. A stale work environment could make even the most creative minds lose their sparkle. Thi...

The beginning of the year is not only a time for resolutions and plans. It is also a great opportunity to look at the trends set to shape our reality in the coming months. We compiled some forecasts for the areas closest to our hearts. Have a look at our 2023 OakyTre...

The end of the year is a rather special time: on one hand, we might be a little tired after running the 12-month marathon, on the other – we can feel the new energy coming, bringing with it hope and motivation for change. We tend to have a bit more free time on our h...

From the very beginning of Oakywood’s existence, we prove that new technologies love the company of natural materials and minimalistic design. This time (and it’s not the first time!), we have decided to create something for Apple users, including ourselves: multifun...

During the month of December, we tend to get bombarded with the topic of gift-giving – all media, marketing campaigns, and commercials chanting in unison: ‘GIVE, GIVE, GIVE!’. There is usually nothing wrong with that – both giving and receiving gifts is a pleasant ex...

Natural materials, toned down, eye-friendly colors, functional but comfortable equipment, and a minimalistic aesthetics – an office space with this vibe invites productivity and work-life balance. What makes minimalism such a great home office design solution? And ho...

Continuous growth and tireless pursuit of functional solutions to fully meet our clients’ needs – these are the goals which have been part of Oakywood’s ethos from the very beginning. For the past year, we have been working on some big changes to help us reach those ...

Productivity without maintaining a work-life balance is a surefire way of getting professional burnout. Work without breaks, overload of assignments, and chronic stress cause your motivation to plummet, making even your dream job just an unpleasant necessity. To prev...

Shorter days, cloudy skies, gloomy weather – the fall season doesn’t give us much incentive to be productive, especially working from home where the comfy couch and a cozy blanket tempt you to binge-watch a series. How can you motivate yourself to steer away from the...

Working in a tidy and organized area makes it much easier to stay motivated and focused on your work. This is why it’s so important to arrange your workspace in a way that promotes these conditions and puts you in a good mood. Here are some seemingly unassuming items...

One of the biggest upsides of working remotely is being able to design your own place of work. A home office tailored to your personal needs is not only ergonomically and functionally superior but also makes work more enjoyable and comfortable. Here are some useful t...

Remote work is an ideal solution for introverts who find the abundance of outside stimuli detrimental to their work performance. It is also a great option for those who value flexibility and prefer to base their workplace relationships on responsibility and mutual tr...

‘Quiet quitting’ is a trend increasing in popularity in the post-pandemic world – despite the fact that the practice itself is nothing new. Some see it as a dangerous tendency while others aren’t concerned at all. One thing is for certain: quiet quitting is spreading...

A tired, overworked employee burdened with an excess of responsibilities and unfavourable atmosphere in the company can hardly reach peak productivity or work satisfaction but are, instead, at risk of burning out. To prevent this from happening, implementing a wellbe...

Moving towards remote work as a result of the pandemic has influenced some companies to downsize their office space or to abandon having a physical office altogether. Despite the lockdown restrictions having been eased significantly, a lot of workers have decided aga...

The beginning of a new academic year is a perfect moment to think about new and exciting ways to set up your desk so that it’s a perfect space for studying and the knowledge migrates into your brain almost on its own. A well-designed space aids concentration and can ...