With the spread of Corona virus resulting in a
pandemic situation across the globe, most of the organizations have started
working from home on account of the lock-down in most of the countries. With
this ongoing transition of work-from-home more and more organizations are
providing connectivity from home and an increasing number
of employees would be working remotely from their homes. This is done to ensure
social distancing and limit exposure to prevent the spread of virus and control
the pandemic.
While we work from home, we should try to ensure
that we not only meet our work targets, but we also keep control of our
physical activity to maintain good health. Following are some points to keep in
mind while starting and continuing working from home.
General Tips
·
Create
a work-like environment in a dedicated workspace – It’s critical to have a
private, quiet and professional space for work
·
Set
up a schedule and stick to it – Setting up a schedule gives structure to the
day with defined work, exercise, eating and sleeping routine
·
Set
goals and deliverable – Set daily targets before starting work
·
Take
regular breaks – Take hourly small breaks to look away from the screen and
improve circulation
·
Stay
connected with other team members – This improves productivity
·
Summarize
daily report – Review the list of tasks accomplished at the end of the day
Ergonomic Tips
As we know that the home environment is different
from a typical work environment, many people will not have a proper set-up at
home and may have problems due to improper posture (most common). We all know
that ergonomic work posture is very important for our health. Improper posture might
impact the ergonomic health of individuals. Hence, it is important for everyone
to understand the risks and try alternate ways of minimizing ergonomic
stressors while working from home. This also helps improve efficiency and
productivity.
Basic ergonomics tips while working from home are:
·
The
chosen location should have limited distractions and ample natural lighting
·
Do
not work from bed or couch, use a proper table and chair instead
·
Chair
should be comfortable and allow hips and knees to be at 90 degrees when seated
·
Neutral
erect body posture should be maintained
·
Monitor
to eye distance should be about an arm’s length
·
While
sitting, the back should be straight, never lean
·
Use
lumbar support between chair backrest and lower back if needed
·
Keyboard
and mouse should be placed at the same level
·
If
possible, stretch your legs or keep them a little raised above the floor for
better circulation
·
Lighting
should be proper – neither too bright or too low light
·
Take
regular breaks and stretch
