Productivity

At home, how do you break up your working day? Do you move between sitting and standing and get moving? Meet some of the UK homeworkers who stand up for periods throughout the day to work, in a bid to be less sedentary for better health and wellbeing.

Meet Zoe, the IT Manager who’s juggling full-time work with a part-time MBA – and mothering a toddler. We asked her about her workspace at home, her ambitions and how challenging she finds fitting in time to study.

A fascinating new study by the University of Leicester on reducing office workers’ sitting time is out. How does using height-adjustable desks, known by some as ‘standing desks’, affect physical, biochemical, psychological, and work-related health and performance?

Improve your concentration and mood while you work from home with these great healthy lunch tips from a dietitian. You can fuel your brain and make positive changes to your health when you make a few easy changes.

The opportunity for many of us to work from home long term is a significant change to our family dynamics. Has the age-old dilemma of wanting stimulating, enjoyable, well-paid work as well as precious time with our children been partially resolved by the advent of remote working?

In which ways could a pet dog improve your wellbeing when working from home? Let’s look at the exponential rise in both dog ownership and WFH. We mustn’t get fixated on our desire for an adorable labradoodle by our side to the detriment of his long-term welfare.

Take a look at the results of our homeworking survey: which rooms are most popular now for working from home and how can you make them comfortable? This new infographic is packed with homeworking stats and wellbeing tips for you.

Meet the challenge of keeping home, remote and on-the-go workers safe and injury-free while away from typical office set-ups. Find out how to stay comfy, safe and healthy when working away from the office.

Sometimes when stressed, we’re harsh to ourselves. Try imagining what you'd say if you were your own best friend. Discover 21 great strategies to help destress at work.