{"id":9825,"date":"2020-11-09T15:37:26","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T15:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging2020.laduma.com\/pubfile\/?p=9825"},"modified":"2020-11-09T16:56:53","modified_gmt":"2020-11-09T16:56:53","slug":"keep-remote-team-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging2020.laduma.com\/pubfile\/keep-remote-team-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Keep Your Remote Team Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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At first, we were fine working remotely, says Melissa Afterman, an\u00a0ergonomics<\/a> consultant and environmental health and safety specialist at the University of California, San Francisco. But after about three months, she recalls, “I started getting a lot of phone calls. Being desk-bound in a traditional office can cause “micro-damage” to the body over time.\u00a0However, Afterman says that long periods of working in awkward positions–propped up in bed\u00a0or perched at the kitchen counter, for instance–can heighten problems further, leading to pain or even long-term damage.\u00a0<\/p>

Tie this physical compromise in with feelings of alienation and anxiety brought on by the isolating working environment that many find themselves in and it\u2019s clear to see why it\u2019s more vital than ever that we invest in our teams\u2019 health, both physical and mental. You can do this by encouraging them to talk more, ask for help and to reflect on their current lifestyles. But how do you communicate these messages sensitively to your team? Here are a few tips to make it a little easier.<\/p>

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Lead by example<\/strong><\/h6>

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If you\u2019re constantly working late into the night and looking visibly burnt out, that sets a precedent for your team\u2019s attitude towards their own work. Simply looking after yourself and your own health can go a long way in promoting a healthy work culture and therefore healthy staff.<\/p>

We all have those friends or colleagues that can completely alter the vibe of a room when they enter it, depending on their own mood. This influence is inevitable with those in leadership roles. If you\u2019re a good leader, people will look to you as an example and if you are constantly unhappy and stressed, they will feel that energy. Personal life permitting, exercise, good food and relaxation time will always equal a better headspace and so it is your responsibility to live a healthy lifestyle in order to successfully lead by example.<\/p>

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Encourage open discussion about what your team need<\/strong><\/h6>

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Create an environment, both digitally and physically, where your team feel comfortable to share their thoughts, feeling and worries. Setting aside some time specifically for this can help. For instance, planning an open forum or anonymous questionnaires every few weeks can allow you to gain some feedback on what you can do better as an organization to support your staff. Again, leading by example is important and you can encourage these kinds of discussions yourself on morning calls and catch-up meetings by sharing some of your own personal thoughts and feelings, in order to open the door for others to do the same.<\/p>

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Offer to foot the bill<\/strong><\/h6>

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Investing in your employees\u2019 health financially will save you money in the long run. Avoiding preventable health issues can mean less health insurance costs and indefinite time off and a more productive team. For example, offering to pay for new desk chairs for your team can help in preventing neck and back issues and creating a more comfortable and professional work environment for all. However, do your research and suggest a chair that is ergonomically and orthopedically sound so that this money isn\u2019t squandered on something colorful and \u2018retro\u2019. Alternatively, if you want to focus on your team\u2019s mental health you could offer an allowance each month for mindfulness, yoga and gym memberships in order to show your team that you\u2019re invested in their wellbeing and encourage them to think more about their individual lifestyles.<\/p>

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