- Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:10 am
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Is Littlejohn implying staff in a physical workplace don't slack? I've been to many a job interview that has involved walking across an office of staff to the interview room and have glanced down at their computer screens to see media websites, occasionally the Mail showbiz pages, on them. And it could be argued working from home eliminates the prolonged standing round chatting that some people are fond of, this more productivity.
Childcare can be an issue particularly for single parents of toddlers/young children, particularly. I know some who have really struggled during lockdown juggling caring for a young child whilst simultaneously working and being isolated from their support network. That aspect may change from September onwards though.
Privacy is a factor for some in their line of work. Telephone appointments for some workers in social care and the judiciary, can involve discussions with drug users and sex offenders, something a parent wouldn't want their child overhearing.
Overall though, for many, a mixture of WFH and workplace could be a good thing. I emphasise a mixture, some people who live alone might not want to spend every working day from here on in with no human interaction. It would be interesting if there was a comprehensive survey (and not just a poxy 500 respondents) undertaken say next Spring, to find out whether it has benefitted or negated peoples lives and also their mental health. It could be a morale boost for many, particularly in terms of it "breaking the week up", thus increase productivity.
Childcare can be an issue particularly for single parents of toddlers/young children, particularly. I know some who have really struggled during lockdown juggling caring for a young child whilst simultaneously working and being isolated from their support network. That aspect may change from September onwards though.
Privacy is a factor for some in their line of work. Telephone appointments for some workers in social care and the judiciary, can involve discussions with drug users and sex offenders, something a parent wouldn't want their child overhearing.
Overall though, for many, a mixture of WFH and workplace could be a good thing. I emphasise a mixture, some people who live alone might not want to spend every working day from here on in with no human interaction. It would be interesting if there was a comprehensive survey (and not just a poxy 500 respondents) undertaken say next Spring, to find out whether it has benefitted or negated peoples lives and also their mental health. It could be a morale boost for many, particularly in terms of it "breaking the week up", thus increase productivity.