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Could coronavirus revolutionise home working?
A change in standard working paractices is coming, but will it become permanent, and how will companies adapt?
Mel Joseph Founder and managing director, Mente
The increase in the number of UK firms implementing work from home policies to try to stop the spread of coronavirus could lead to a revolution in the way that we see remote working. It is believed that approximately
1,722,000 people regularly work from home in the UK. But many organisations, both large and small, have recently been encouraging employees to work from home, in a response to coronavirus. Many people have found themselves
working from home for the first time. Many firms are also wondering how to navigate remote working to ensure that it works for employees and for the business.
Catalyst The current situation could act as a catalyst towards higher sustained levels of home- working in the UK. Working from home has previously been found to improve productivity and worker health. The outbreak may prompt many
businesses to make better use of remote working in the future, as they discover the benefits of it. Businesses should be proactive, strategic,
and supportive in their approaches towards remote working. It is important to take the health of
remote workers as seriously as you would take the health of workers that you see in-person. Think strategically and develop good policies and procedures. Cover remote workers in your stress-risk
assessments, use employee surveys, and provide them with support.
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There are a number of small things that
businesses can do to ensure that remote working runs smoothly. Firstly, good communication is vital.
There are multiple ways of communicating when working from home – like instant messaging, video calls, as well as e-mails and telephone calls. Using the right kind of communication,
and communicating often, is key. Talk about things other than work, too, to build relationships.
Clear and trusting It is also important to be clear and trusting. Use online task-scheduling software to set goals and deadlines, and to explain tasks clearly. Tell employees to contact line managers if they do not understand a task,
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and also ensure employees feel comfortable doing this. But also remember to trust your team, and
do not be automatically suspicious about what they are doing when they are working from home. CCR2
Many people have found themselves working from home for the first time. Many firms are also wondering how to navigate remote working to ensure that it works for employees and for the business
March 2020
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