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Anxieties For Those Returning to the Office
In just over two months, the UK lockdown roadmap sees the end of home-working on 21st June. But workers are set to return with a number of anxieties which may make them reluctant to do so.
A recently published article, discussing the results of a poll of 1,000 employees, found the top reasons to avoid working in the office included:
- The commute to and from work
- Less flexible working
- Social distancing being ignored
- Being in a room with lots of people
- Having to wear a mask
- Lack of personal space
- Having to use office toilets
- Touching door handles touched by other people
- Others not using hand sanitiser/soap
Nearly six in 10 were uncomfortable about going back to their workplace, while 46% were apprehensive about a return.
People ignoring social distancing rules was a major anxiety too, with 42% of respondents nervous about that potentially being true in their office environment.
The study also asked workers what rules they’d like implemented in their office to off-set these anxieties, with half of those wanting social distancing between desks and seven in 10 seeking thorough cleanliness rules upon their return.
Four in five felt generally safer and cleaner working from home compared to being in the office.
How can Onhealth help companies who choose home working?
If you are part of a company who will be adopting home-working in some capacity, they should seek to employ a remote workstation assessment scheme. Onhealth can help.
Our expert team of HCPC registered physios will perform one-to-one video call assessments of your work set-up, while providing guidance and advice on how to maximise your work environment and ensure you avoid those aches and pains associated with working from home.
Our detailed report can then be used by your companies HR team to follow up and improve your setting, allowing you to be more productive while home-working.
For more information, contact us by phone or email to find out more.