She is head of industrial psychology at the Institute for Occupational Medicine (AMZ) in Hall in Tirol. The AMZ commissioned IMAD market research to carry out a study: According to this, flexible time management is the main advantage of the home office for 40 percent. A lack of communication dominates the disadvantages (84 percent).
Well-defined tasks help you to work in a focused and productive manner, says Steinkreß. Communication in the home office must be clearer than when you are sitting next door to the office. Regular personal meetings are important to keep in touch and to clarify questions.
Separate work and personal life
Working hours and other obligations must be separated. Because a particular stress factor is the feeling of constantly having to be available in the home office. Specific time frames for the exchange should be agreed with the supervisor and the team. Fixed working hours should also be agreed with the family. Demarcation without a structure is impossible: Therefore, you should also establish a work routine in the home office and define clear processes.
Breaks are essential and should be taken regularly: According to AMZ, ten minutes of screen break per hour are a good guideline. The table should allow a comfortable sitting posture and the armchair should be optimally adapted.
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