The coronavirus pandemic has brought home to companies the advantages of working from a home office. But what at first seems to be the ideal solution in many respects can lead to back pain, stress or even burnout in the long run. As part of our “Protect employees” issue of the month, we spoke to Hansjörg Huwiler and Gina Auf der Maur from our prevention partner AEH Corporate Health Experts. They outline the reasons and give some tips about how to avoid home-office-related ailments.
Hello Ms Auf der Mauer and Mr Huwiler. Where are you now exactly?
What are the advantages of working from home for you personally?
Is it generally more difficult to switch off in a home office?
Generali employees have also been working from home. What did your health consultation with us and with home office workers at other companies reveal?
Are there other factors that are important for staying healthy while working from home?
“Juggling a home office and a family in the next room can be a challenge. You need joint agreements and rules, not to mention mutual consideration, to make it work.”
Gina Auf der Maur, psychologist lic. phil. / Occupational health management specialist, AEH
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Can you always juggle work and family at home?
How can you avoid conflicts between work and family?
Are some people just natural home office workers?”
Who might find a home office a stress trap?
How do I find out whether working from home is suitable for me?
Can you do all jobs from a home office?
«A home office needs structure, both for the employee and for the line manager. Structuring your daily routine, getting motivated and achieving your goals – all this can be learned.»
Hansjörg Huwiler, ergonomist Eur.Erg. / Head of Corporate Health, AEH
When can a home office harm my health?
What do you advise companies to do to ensure that a home office doesn’t become a stress trap for their employees?
Thank you for your time!
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