Work From Home

Home Hazard Assessment Guide Part 2: Emergency Communication Plan

In addition to the unique hazards associated with working from home, maintaining open lines of communication may prove to be a considerable challenge for your company. However, it doesn’t have to be. Part 2 of our Hazard Assessment Guide is designed to help you and your people stay in touch to mitigate the risks associated with working from home in your respective industry. This segment will cover communication tactics that should be carried out in the event of an emergency.  

Home Hazard Assessment Guide Part 1: Hazard Identification

The US workforce is making the shift from office to home in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. With this transition, comes new challenges for companies and for employees. It’s important to appreciate that even though your staff no longer have a commute to work and will no longer be performing their jobs in a physical office, safety hazards still exist in the home. This segment is part one of five in our Work-From-Home Hazard Assessment Guide to help you and your employees work safely from home. It will provide a step-by-step outline to follow when conducting a thorough at-home hazard assessment.

Has Your Productivity Decreased While Working from Home?

As I write this, I am ironically attempting to be productive while entertaining my one-year-old son who is crawling around my feet. During this societal exercise in social distancing, I, like many others around the world, are working from home. There are a number of unique challenges that come with working from home or teleworking, many of which have been addressed on our Scatterling blog. One of these challenges is how to stay productive in the less-structured and sometimes chaotic environment of a home office. Here are 10 tips to stay productive while working from home:

Successfully Manage Your Company From Home

To stop the spread of COVID-19, companies throughout the US are adapting to their new work-from-home realities. Several industries are accustomed to working remotely or occasionally from home, making this transition a seamless one. However, for many companies, this change is significant and may be difficult to navigate for employers and employees alike. This article will outline best practices for company owners and managers to help continue with successful business operations from home.

Covid-19 and Mental Health: Self Care When Working from Home

When the lines between personal and professional life get blurred, it can become very difficult to maintain a healthy work-life balance. As much of the workforce in North America are realizing their new work-from-home reality, it’s important to stay on top of balancing your home and office life. Often, an employee’s emotional and physical health suffers the most when the scale tips one way. This article will cover some simple tips that will help you maintain a healthy and productive work-life balance while working from home.