To promote safety of staff working from home, the Health and Safety department and Ergonomics have compiled helpful checklists and assessments for staff working from home. These can be found below:

• Homeworking request process

For information on what equipment should be provided please refer to the below:

• Equipment and workstation for working from home

Working from home can sometimes blur the boundaries between work and home and can result in some staff struggling to switch off at the end of the working day. This can lead to increased working hours and risk of burn-out.

Managers should look out for signs of stress for staff working from home, including but limited to:

• changes in usual behaviour, mood or how they interact with colleagues
• changes in the standard of their work or focus on tasks
• not joining in with team meetings or catch ups, or not turning the webcam on for virtual meetings, when previously they did
• increased absence levels
• appearing more withdrawn

For guidance on supporting staff wellbeing, refer to the 'Supporting staff wellbeing' section below:

• Supporting staff wellbeing