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        1: Supporting you during the COVID-19 Pandemic





        Ways to keep moving



        If you’re a fan of Yoga (and even if you’re not)
        this useful advice on desk exercises from the
        NHS will help you stay fresh, relaxed and alert
        at your desk whilst working from home.








        Staying productive


        It may seem that there are many things out            your team so that they know when to reach
        of our control at this time, and working from         you.
        home can make productive working difficult,

        especially if you are not used to it. Below           Try to make it a habit to offer frequent
        are some tips and guidance to help you feel           progress reports to your team as this is a key
        in control of your working day and be more            way to stay connected and aware of your
        productive.                                           team’s ongoing work. You can all save joint
                                                              files in the shared folders.
        Getting started
                                                              Maintain healthy boundaries
        As you move to remote working, a few key
        habits will set you up for success.                   Without the usual workday signals – a walk
                                                              to get lunch, for instance, or a commute –
        Set up your workspace                                 unplugging can be a challenge. It is easy to

                                                              fall into the habit of working for long stretches
        As far as possible it is important to have a
        dedicated home workspace where you can                without proper breaks. This can quickly lead
        be productive. A clearly defined workspace            to stress and burnout. It is essential now
        lets your brain (and others in your household)        more than ever to take time for exercise,
        know that you are in work mode. This also             socialising within your household, or a proper
        means that when you are not in this space,            meal. This is especially important as many
        you should be able to switch off from work.           Council services are working harder than
                                                              ever to provide essential services to Havering
        Communicate, communicate,                             residents.
        communicate
                                                              Remember: your health comes first. Make time
        When working from home, your daily rhythms            for meals, drink plenty of water, and remind
        and schedules may change. This is especially          yourself to mentally “clock out” from remote
        true for those balancing work and childcare as        work at the end of the day.
        many will be during COVID-19. Make sure to
        clearly communicate your working hours with






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