Find a different way of working

coffee break garden

As well as enjoying the long Jubilee weekend, I took the opportunity for a couple of days off AND working flexibly. It’s one of the benefits of being able to work for yourself and choosing when to work. Although this is also the reason so many people working at home don’t end up taking breaks.…

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Getting back to the office

getting back to the office

Working from home has become more common over the last two years. Decades ago, when I was working in the corporate world, remote working started to be introduced and actively encouraged in many industries and sectors. The technology at the time was archaic in comparison. There were dial-up modems, security dongles to log in to…

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Take time to ease out of lockdown

As lockdown restrictions slowly lift, we all need time to adjust and adapt. Just as we needed to adjust and adapt as we went into lockdown the first time. I was excited to be able to meet up with friends I hadn’t seen in ages for a social cycle ride. That’s something I’ve really missed.…

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Working During Lockdown

Working from home

As we are going through another lockdown it’s even more important to look after your mental health and physical wellbeing. This time it’s tougher. We’re going into Winter. The nights are drawing in, there are fewer daylight hours. The weather isn’t as good and there are few opportunities to get outside and enjoy the fresh…

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Working In Isolation

Work in isolation

Now that many of us are being confined to home – either working or because businesses are shut down for the duration. People are experiencing this new working environment for the first time. If you’re working from home for the first time and need to know how best to organise your day … read a…

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Working from home during a crisis

working from home

From time to time, it becomes necessary to work from home as a result of: Transport issues – breakdowns and strikes; Weather related incidents – particularly in the winter, floods, storm, snow; Health related – illness, especially the current risk of infection from coronavirus and the need to self-isolate; Environmental – restricted or limited access…

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