{"id":21628,"date":"2021-02-12T10:58:35","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T10:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/blog\/?p=21628"},"modified":"2021-06-10T17:12:07","modified_gmt":"2021-06-10T16:12:07","slug":"working-from-home-get-equipped-with-our-manutan-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/blog\/office-design\/home-office\/working-from-home-get-equipped-with-our-manutan-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"Working from home: Get equipped with our Manutan brand"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the health crisis, working from home has suddenly imposed itself in our daily lives. To combat the spread of the virus in the workplace, companies have asked all employees who can to work from home. However, no one was prepared, let alone equipped for it. While working from home is set to continue, it is essential to rethink your working environment at home.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In the space of a few months, the world has switched to home working on an unprecedented scale. Although imposed for health reasons, companies realised that it could work and that employees remained efficient and engaged when working remotely. According to a survey conducted by Littler, a labour and employment law firm, 41% of companies surveyed say they have made changes to their remote working policy, or plan to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n

A profound change in the way we work is underway and we must all adjust to these new practices. Not having the correct workstation raises issues in terms of health, safety, well-being and performance for employees. It is, therefore, necessary to pay particular attention to furniture, office supplies, storage, lighting, etc. Good news: the Manutan brand offers you these everyday essentials, of high quality and at a reasonable price.<\/span><\/p>\n

Create a designated workspace<\/b><\/h2>\n

Firstly it’s important to create a space that works for you. Choose a small area at home that\u2019s a dedicated to work only. This will not only help you stay focused but will create a clearer separation between your work and home life. Having a designated workspace will make it easier to switch off at the end of the day.<\/p>\n

Ergonomics – the number 1 priority when working from home<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Working from home contributes to the well-being of employees by reducing commute times and the associated fatigue, but also by allowing them to gain a more flexible work-life balance. If employees are generally satisfied with working from home, they need to be suitably equipped. However, ergonomics<\/a> are often overlooked when people work from home<\/a>. Computers on laps, the use of dining chairs, poor lighting\u2026 These are all bad habits that, in the long term, can have repercussions on the health of employees.<\/span><\/p>\n

To avoid discomfort or worse, musculoskeletal disorders, the following two things are essential:<\/span><\/p>\n