Office Workers: Some Companies Set to Defy PM’s Call to Return

Many companies are set to defy Boris Johnson’s rallying call for office workers to return after June 21st.

The Prime Minister is keen to see normality return, with a mini-industry reliant on office workers in and around the workplace.

Cafes, coffee shops and sandwich shops tend to rely on the rush hour and lunchtime rushes of workers throughout the day. Without most of them, footfall would decrease substantially.

However, despite the road map seeing the abolition of the vast majority of social distancing requirements, companies have found a better, more cost-effective normal in the form of remote working which allows for smaller, less expensive office environments and overheads.

It poses an issue for HR departments as they strive to remain inclusive to all, regardless of their work locations. That includes employee health and wellbeing.

A remote workstation assessment should be a vital part of any company’s approach to this. By calling Onhealth, our team can deliver an assessment scheme and provide genuine benefits for the company involved.

The process involves each individual nominated for a remote workstation assessment sending photos of their home working set-up. They will then have a one-to-one video call with a medical professional who will provide tips and advice for improving their set-up so they can avoid unnecessary aches and pains associated with poor posture.

A detailed report will then be submitted to the company’s HR department, allowing for ongoing improvements and regular engagement with the employee.

This approach will help to:

- Enhance employee-company relations

- Provide a tangible benefit to employees while working from home

- Avoid unnecessary aches and pains which can lead to much more severe injuries

- Limit the number of sick days and time off work due to injuries related to bad posture and unsuitable working environments

To find out more, click here or contact our team by email today.