{"id":21496,"date":"2020-09-16T09:12:53","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T09:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spanishchamber.co.uk\/?p=21496"},"modified":"2020-09-16T09:49:33","modified_gmt":"2020-09-16T09:49:33","slug":"blog-post-tips-for-returning-to-the-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spanishchamber.co.uk\/es\/2020\/09\/16\/blog-post-tips-for-returning-to-the-office\/","title":{"rendered":"BLOG POST | Tips for Returning to the Office"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">As the UK lockdown eases, some companies are beginning to return workers to the office. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Whether on a full- or part-time basis, many people are going back to their desks and starting to have in-person meetings. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">After five months of working from home, the workplace routine may no longer feel familiar, especially with the addition of necessary Covid-secure safety measures. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For others, they may be returning from months of furlough, meaning this isn&#8217;t just a return to work in person. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">So how can you adjust to this transition? <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We have some tips:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Be familiar with the precautions your workplace is taking.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Knowing how your office will operate can ease feelings of anxiety around new unknowns, as well as being essential for maintaining a safe workplace.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Detailed government advice on how to safely work in an office environment is available <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19\/offices-and-contact-centres\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">here<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> .<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Consider your commute.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">While public transport is available, you might prefer to walk, cycle, or take another mode of private transport instead. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Could now be the ideal time to find ways to get physically active on your commute?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If public transport is your only option, consider traveling at less busy times (many workplaces are staggering start times for this reason), and remember to bring a face covering!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Focus on the positives of being in the office, in person.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Remember that face-to-face interaction are a key way to build trusting workplace relationships; <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">in person meetings and office chats are important.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">But don&#8217;t be afraid to use techniques learned from avoiding distractions at home in the office. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Noise-blocking headphones can be useful here as well!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If you&#8217;re returning from furlough, or even just a holiday, focus on returning to routine before you start back.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It might just be a question of adjusting your alarm clock a few days in advance, or of getting in touch with work colleagues socially in order to get back into the office headspace.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Whether you are returning to the office full-time, part-time, or not for a while, we hope these tips prove useful. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Remember to follow government guidance and keep safe during the pandemic. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Check out our other blog posts and virtual events for more!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Sources: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19\/offices-and-contact-centres\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19\/offices-and-contact-centres<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> ,<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings 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