Maybe you've been waiting for an unprecedented global lockdown to finally work from home in a more serious fashion. Fine, you're right; neither of us thought anything on this scale was possible. Regardless of the predictability of the circumstances, we're here nonetheless and need to find a way to make the best of it. If this is your first extended stay at the "work-from-home resort," the slideshow above breaks down all the essentials you're going to need to stay productive.

The bottom line

You can drive yourself crazy trying to fill your home workspace with every bell or whistle imaginable. The most important thing to remember is to keep it simple and consistent. You can build your home office empire over time, while you dominate insurance along the way. Joey Giangola ([email protected]) is marketing director for eCommerce at Risk Placement Services. Related:

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