Employers globally are finding themselves extending remote work policies to employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, for many businesses and employees alike, teleworking is uncharted territory. While navigating this transition, employers must keep safety at the forefront, ensuring each employee maintains a healthy work environment.
Employees, suddenly working from home, are not likely to consider the safety of their new workspace. Here are guidelines that you can share to ensure they are avoiding unnecessary risks.When working from home, it’s easy to put comfort at the top of your list. Your work area should be comfortable, but it should also be a space that is safe and promotes productivity.
Just as corporations have to meet safety regulations and implement safety plans, you must do the same for your remote work environment.
Avoid shocks, sparks, and surges, and make sure to use electrical equipment and power sources properly.
As a remote worker, the computer is likely the essential component of your work experience. Treat all electronic equipment with care and follow these guidelines to ensure your safety and limit technical issues.
As a teleworker, before you begin arranging your home office or remote space and resort to trading in the office chair for the couch, take a look at these personal guidelines to keep you safe and comfortable in your workspace.
Companies across the globe are in positions they’d never imagined, and top-level leaders are forced to answer questions that are being asked for the first time. As you navigate the situation, keep in mind that your employees are looking to you to help, guide, and reassure them during this time. Even if remote work is new to you and your employees, the key to success is promoting open and honest communication to ensure your employees have a safe, secure, and productive remote work environment.