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12 months on from the initial Government enforced lockdown that required workers, where possible, to operate remotely, new research from REHAU has found that ‘millions’ of professionals are still working from their original ‘makeshift home office’ set-ups. The study, which polled over 2,000 adults working from home found that 61% still consider their remote working environment to be temporary, and use ironing boards, sofas and even their beds to carry out their roles. Shockingly, three per cent of respondents noted that they were working from a walk-in wardrobe, whilst nine per cent have set up a makeshift office in the middle of their room. And whilst these less-than-ideal set-ups are concerning for the physical wellbeing of employees, there are also damaging psychological effects; for example, three in ten stated that they have no natural light whilst working, with 65% stating that this affects productivity. Read more Kellogg’s & Penguin have offered most DESIRED work perk – what is it? And natural light isn’t the only factor affecting health. A separate OnePoll study found that three in ten are experiencing discomfort from inadequate back support whilst working – also aiding in taking time away from being productive in the working day.
