Where are we more effective? How to boost your productivity? From home or in the office? The Prisma team found new strategies to work smarter in the last months.

Work-From-Home lessons: productivity

• Certain tasks I find easier to do in the office, especially when more people are involved. I have noticed that all “over the counter talks” are missing which happen when you are in the office. Now, we have to organise more web meetings to discuss certain tasks
• We save a lot of time with web meetings vs official provider / client meetings. Furthermore, with all these web meetings, I find that people are a lot more effective and go straight to the point rather than doing some small talk
• I like listening to Indie music or the Folklore album by Taylor Swift album while working
• It is very important for me to get “office dressed” when working from home so that I am in an official working mode
• Work related communication is quicker in the office since questions can be discussed immediately.

• Being organised is key, especially working partly from home and partly in the office.
• When busy with a lot of projects, I find it easier to focus and concentrate when working at home.
• We are more flexible with projects at home compared to the office, especially when you still need to send out some projects late in the evening.
• I like being able to listen to music whilst working.
• You learn the importance of communication, it’s easy to forget to notify someone when you’re used to discussing minor things in the office.
• When working from home it is easier to stay focused as it is quieter.
• I felt that the communication in general has changed. There are more meetings and conference calls than before.
• Not everything / everyone needs an immediate reaction from me if it is not an urgent matter.

Read here about our lessons on self-care and here about our lessons on hobbies and socialising.

Friends, family, and colleagues – Social distancing made us appreciate the people in our lives even more. The Prisma team members want to share their perspective on hobbies and socialising while working from home.

Work-From-Home lessons: hobbies and socialising

• We have more time to spend with our loved ones since we do not have to commute to/from work when working from home.
• I miss the office socialising during the “working from home” days.
• My private life matters – I want to arrange more time for personal interests, physical activities and enough time to look after myself.
• In general, when you leave the office in the evening, you switch to your private time. When working from home, you are tempted to work longer.

• You miss out on socialising, especially in these days when you don’t see friends or family as much.
• The team atmosphere is different when you see all people in the office and can speak to them face to face.
• Socialising also includes meeting friends and other contacts during lunch breaks which was not always possible last year.
• Supporting others (local restaurants, local shops or even neighbours / people in need) during difficult times gives me a sense of purpose and satisfaction. A lady in our neighbourhood once told me that “We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone” (Ronald Reagan).
• You gain hours a week not having to commute to work. More personal time is always a bonus.
• I am more motivated to get ready for training with my sports team.
• It is easy to use online team meetings to catch up.

Read here about our lessons on self-care and here about our lessons on productivity.

How to separate work and private life when working from home? See how the Prisma team dealt with new morning or evening rituals, productivity, and work habits in our upcoming series.

Work from home has been a challenge to some and a blessing to others. Here are new strategies we have learned and things we discovered about ourselves.

Work-From-Home lessons: self-care

Self-care is important when working from home and working in the office. Maybe due to the new developments, self-care has risen on the priority list for many people.

• Stretching is great, especially when you do not move a lot during the day.
• Doing a YouTube work-out instead of commuting, is a lot better than a traffic jam
• Tidying the work area when done, signals that this part of the day is finished.
• Adult colouring books sound silly but are a great tool to practice mindfulness.

• Having a separate office space at home keeps work and private life separated (I have changed our guest room into an “office” where I can work quietly and in peace. The view to the field where the cows are, is also quite relaxing).
• The importance of eating healthy. It’s easier to eat fresh when you’re home compared to getting a quick takeaway lunch.

• Instead of being stuck in the traffic jam which usually leads to a stressful start into the day, I take a 1–2-hour morning walk in the forest with my dog. The walk reduces my stress level and allows me to get fresh air before the workday starts.
• I learned to make every single day during the week interesting and enjoyable.
• I became more mindful about my surroundings. Nothing is permanent in this world, and everything is only temporary. Therefore, I try to appreciate even the smallest things and no longer take everything / everybody for grant

Stay tuned for part II and III!

Read here about our lessons on hobbies and socialising and here about our lessons on productivity.

Despite the fact that level 2 of the SFDR has been postponed to 1 July 2022, the next Level 1 updates, for your fund documentation, are still required for 1 January 2022.

Let us help you to prepare for the upcoming changes in 2022! Among many new challenges, it’s time to start looking into:

• Information on the sustainability objectives
• Ambitions for the taxonomy alignment
• Declarations on social and/or environmental sustainability
• PAI disclosures at entity and product level

These disclosures must be done to pre-contractual documents, annual reports and websites

2022 will bring changes to taxonomy, MIFID II, etc. We are your reliable partner for your fund documentation.

If you need any support with the above, simply contact us.

Happy International Coffee Day!

What is your coffee personality?
Coffee is an essential component in the Prisma Office. So today, we are celebrating our favourite drink.

Espresso: You are full of energy and like immediate results.
Sometimes it is ok to calm down and enjoy the slow moments too

Iced coffee: You are an ice cool dude, Dude!
Maybe warm up a little around the people closest to you.

Black coffee: No extras for you. Got it! You enjoy a simple life and a matter-of-fact approach at work.
Maybe it is time to let some colour in your life.

Latte Macchiato: You like being comfy and enjoying the little things in life.
Sometimes it is ok to let the different parts of your life mix

Let us know in the comments which coffee reflects your personality the best.