Teleworking: how to organise your daily routine?

The health crisis has turned our daily lives upside down, both personally and professionally. All companies have been forced to introduce teleworking in order to continue their activities. This situation has turned the daily lives of businesses upside down, as has the place of work in the lives of the French. The ActiveBase team shares with you the benefits of teleworking, the precautions to take and good practice.

What are the advantages and risks of teleworking?

The benefits of teleworking

The main advantage of teleworking is that it eliminates commuting time and reduces the costs involved. According to Le Parisien, the average French person takes between 20 and 44 minutes to get to work, and 70% of French people use the car. By doing away with this journey, employees can benefit from extra sleep and therefore be more productive. be more productive and less exposed to stress.

Stress can also be linked to the fear of being late and the fear of getting stuck in traffic. With teleworking, you don't have to worry about these things, so there's less stress.

Teleworking gives employees greater freedom to organise their time and be more independent. Autonomy is one of the sources of motivation for teams, bringing a sense of well-being, self-confidence and the ability to develop creativity.

The risks of teleworking

Nevertheless, it is important not to isolate yourself and to keep in touch with your colleagues on a regular basis. This can be done by exchanging emails, videoconferencing, creating a WhatsApp group... In fact, if the teleworking in your company is widespread, it can be the cause of a social breakdown. And yes, according to a study carried out by Harris Interactive in 2020, out of 2049 people, 41% of teleworkers said they felt isolated when teleworking.

Beyond the impact that teleworking can have on mental healthBut it can also have negative effects on your physical health. Indeed, some teleworkers tend to work in spaces that are not adapted for this purpose, which can affect their performance and also be the cause of MSDs (Musculoskeletal Disorders). That's why it's so important to choose the right equipment, and more specifically an ergonomic work chair.

Finally, teleworking sometimes tends to encroach on family life, and it's very important not to mix personal and professional life by finding the right balance.

Our tips for teleworking

An appropriate organisation

In order to limit these risks and reap the benefits of remote working, it is important to adapt your daily routine. How can you work from home in an organised manner?

• A good start to the day

It's important to define a new morning routine, taking into account the elimination of commuting time. Just because you work from home doesn't mean you have to stay in your pyjamas and have breakfast at the last minute in front of the computer. It's essential to get dressed and take the time to have breakfast before starting your day. You can also make the most of this extra time by getting more sleep, relaxing, getting some fresh air or listening to music.

• Taking breaks

During the day, it is also important to establish new rituals to replace the coffee breaks you used to take with your colleagues! When you are working from home, you are only dependent on yourself, so take advantage of this to take your break whenever you feel the need! So do not forget to take breaks, they are essential to your wellbeing 🙂

• Keeping in touch with the outside world

Keeping in touch can be done in different ways, virtually with discussion groups but also formally by organising afterwork or extra-professional activities. These moments will enable you to overcome the risk of isolation, motivate your teams and unwind...

Finally, your workspace should create an atmosphere conducive to work, away from everyday distractions. In terms of ergonomics, your office equipment should enable you to work comfortably.

An ergonomic seat

To work effectively when teleworking (or in the office), it's important to equip yourself with a chair that's adapted to your needs and body shape.

That's why, choosing the right ergonomic chair is essential for optimising your working day. If you work on an ActiveBase, it is necessary to ensure that the height of your ActiveBase ergonomic stool is adjusted to suit your body type, that you are sitting correctly, and that the tube is properly aligned with the natural curve of your spine!

France's innovative ActiveBase will enable you to work comfortablyt all day long thanks to its ergonomic and proprioceptive characteristics. Its dual mobility means you can stay active from home, doing little exercises during your working hours. That's what our ergonomic chair is all about: building muscle without thinking about it.

This system allows you to naturally correct your body position using stability control reflexes. You'll see that by building up your deep muscles, you'll never see the hour go by again.

There you go! You now have everything you need to be as productive as possible when working from home!