Lots of Excellent Advice for Workers and Companies

Audiobook Review:
This author has written a book based on her expertise about working from home, especially relevant now during the new normal that we've all been facing in 2020. The bulk of the book is for managers and other leaders within a company. However, the first part of the book would be helpful for any employee or at-home entrepreneur. In that first section, she talks about how to define your workspace and make effective presentations, even if you're doing them on Zoom or other digital platforms. Further chapters look at how a remote workforce can be managed effectively. She even touches briefly on how to make virtual events meaningful for attendees and perhaps even more profitable for those who run them. One final chapter is about job-seeking during this very different time. After so much discussion geared toward how to handle this at an organizational or team level, it seems strange to switch back to talking about individuals. Perhaps this chapter could have been placed earlier between the sections about how to make this work on an individual level and at a company level. Still, all in all, this book is chock-full of information that could be helpful in negotiating the new norm.

This is a great book for those who have had to make the transition from working on site to working from home and how to make the best of it. Great tips and encouragement.

Felt like a rush job to fill the COVID market (the author even admits she paused the book she was actually writing to write this book). Has a few good practical tips about zoom lighting, and I liked the overall theme of the importance of rituals, routines, and boundaries when working from home, but there were too many platitudes and glittering generalities.

Working from Home Making the New Normal Work for You by Karen Mangia

ISBN: 9781663709844
Audiobook
Narrated by Rachel Perry
Listening Length: 5 hours, 48 minutes
Publisher: RB Media / Gildan Media
Release Date: November 3, 2020

Nonfiction, Business & Investing, Inspiration, Motivational

This book has changed my life. During this difficult time, I have been sitting on the sofa and attending Zoom meetings. I have put on twenty pounds because I cannot go anywhere since I am so high risk. Listening to Karen’s book and taking advice and suggestions has made an impact on my life. I purchased an under-desk treadmill and a table so that I can walk and work on my laptop or read my Kindle. Although I have not noticed any weight loss, I can say I am getting muscle tone and feel better about myself. I highly recommend this book to everyone whether you are in business for yourself, working for others, or just need help living in this new normal.