Teleworking: how do you get organised on a day-to-day basis?
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 benefits 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
To limit these risks and take full advantage of the benefits of teleworking, it's important to adapt your day-to-day organisation. How can you work from home in an organised way?
- 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's also important to set yourself new rituals to replace the coffee breaks you take with your colleagues! When you're teleworking, you're on your own, so make the most of it by take your break when you feel you need it! So don't forget the breaks, they're essential to your well-being 🙂
- 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 to optimise your working day. If you're working on an ActiveBase, you need to make sure that you adjust the height of your ActiveBase ergonomic stool to suit your body shape, that you sit correctly, and that the tube is 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.
And there you have it! You've got everything you need to be the most productive teleworker!
