Whether because of personal or health needs, or as the result of shifting expectations and opportunities in workplace cultures, you may find yourself working remotely or in hybrid environments. The University has developed many resources to support postdocs in these situations.
Resources and tips for working from home
The below resources have been compiled to help you as you work remotely or transition to doing so.
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Routines and planning |
During the time you are working from home, many of your normal routines may be impacted, including routines around meals and parenting. Try some tips for planning meals and child care while working remotely:
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Set up an ergonomic workspace |
Even if you're working at your kitchen table, there are strategies you can implement to create a more ergonomic set up. Review the ergonomics information provided by Safety Office, including an Office Ergonomics workshop on LEARN. |
Stay connected |
There are lots of free online tools available to help you stay connected while working remotely, try out a new tool for your next meeting: |
Stay active |
Whether you're at your desk or kitchen table, sneak in some (free!) yoga:
Even if you don't have fitness equipment at home, there are options to stay active:
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Take time to focus on your mental health |
You may be avoiding a stressful commute when working from home, but remote work can come with challenges of its own. There are many free, online resources to help:
Virtual and remote resources from the University of Waterloo are also highlighted below. |
Take breaks |
Try out these options to take a break from the comfort of your own home while working remotely:
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Think about how to continue your career development |
The COVID-19 pandemic likely disrupted your usual routine, including your career development networking, job search and conference plans. However, there are still ways that you can engage in career development during this time:
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Virtual campus services for postdocs
The below resources are available to postdocs who find it preferable or necessary to access campus services virtually, rather than in person.
Virtual campus services for postdocs |
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Athletics and Recreation is pleased to offer a selection of online programming for those looking to get involved while working remotely. |
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In addition to IST in-person services desks, postdocs can get help via phone, email, or live chat during their regular business hours. Services include:
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The Library has a number of virtual services:
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Online professional development |
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Software access |
IST provides information on software for faculty and staff, and can answer questions regarding the availability of specific software or resources while working remotely. |
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Postdocs can now book free and unlimited 1-on-1 virtual coaching sessions with Velocity Coaches! |