Home Working Essentials
Duration: 40 minutes
More people than ever have swapped their daily office commute for a shuffle down the hallway to a home-based workstation.
Trying to establish a productive work routine in the epicentre of our home lives can seem like an impossible task, but don’t worry – this course is here to help.
We’ll provide some tips and advice on how to become an effective home worker. You’ll receive guidance on setting up your workspace, staying safe and secure, communicating remotely, and maintaining productivity while away from the office.
This course includes practical guidance and advice to help you work productively in your home-office environment. When you finish the course, you’ll be asked to demonstrate your understanding by completing a short assessment.
Courses have been certified by the CPD Certification Service and count towards your annual CPD requirement.
Objectives
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
Recognise the characteristics of an effective home working environment
Develop and maintain safe home working behaviours
Maintain effective information security and data protection practices
Understand the importance of good communication when working remotely
Identify practical strategies to increase your productivity
Recognise the importance of looking after your mental health and wellbeing
Topics
Setting up your workspace
Staying safe and secure
Collaborating remotely
Working well