Whether you’re on a 3:2 model, in the office five days a week or work from home full-time, here’s how to make hybrid working a success
Inject the office with the best bits of remote working …During the lockdowns of 2020-21, many homeworkers discovered the joys of a daily park perambulation; in fact, those working from home were more likely to visit a park or local green space than those who travelled to work (45% compared with 30%), according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It’s worth keeping up the flâneuring: incorporating an oxygen-soaked and nature-connecting passeggiata into your daily lunch hour has all sorts of health benefits – from boosting concentration and improving sleep quality to reducing the risk of arthritis and chronic back pain.
Going for a stroll doesn’t need to be limited to lunchtimes either. According to a study from Stanford University, walking increases creative output by an average of 60%. And in fact, in a bid to combat video-call fatigue, one of the big four accountancy firms now encourages staff to take meetings during an outdoor walk where possible.
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