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Reclaim your bedroom!

According to research from Premier Inn, more than half of workers transformed their bedrooms into makeshift offices during lockdown. The survey of 2,000 adults who are working from home examined how they have adapted after offices were forced to close in March. More than half (54%) of those questioned said the bedroom is the only place they can get some peace and quiet, so have turned it into a workspace. As a result, one in five are now snacking in their beds more often - and 18% have even worn pyjamas on a video call. Workers have been improving their bedroom office by splashing out on new items such as a desk chair, house plants and a new desk, with a comfy pillow to lean on being another vital addition. With no need to commute, 52% said their bedtime and wake-up routines had dramatically changed, with a third getting more sleep. But just under half of those polled said waking up to a messy bedroom puts them in a bad mood for the day. The company’s Head of Sleep, Sarah Simpson, offers 10 tips on optimising your bedroom environment and getting a great night’s sleep: 1. Tidy away pyjamas and make your bed. Being organised from the get-go, puts you in the right frame of mind to do your best work. 2. Create a different environment for work. Consider covering the bed with a throw and making sure you have a supportive pillow. 3. Avoid snacking or eating in bed while working. 4. Pack away all work equipment when the working day has finished. 5. Eat your dinner away from your bedroom if you can. 6. Relax your body and mind. Try to ensure you switch off all devices and laptops. 7. Replace your pillow regularly, have higher cotton count bed linen and ensure your mattress has sufficient support. 8. Ventilate your room. 9. Minimising light in your bedroom is important for drifting off, whereas blue light inhibits the production of melatonin, darkness actually stimulates the production of this important sleep regulating hormone. 10. Have regular wake and sleep times.

10 STEPS ON A SAFE RETURN TO THE OFFICE

1. Closely monitor government guidelines 2. Install social distancing floor stickers 3. Implement a one-way system in the office 4. Provide hand sanitisers and other cleanliness reminders 5. Make sure you’ve done a deep clean before you reopen 6. Provide your employees with

PPE equipment 7. Consider staff who use public transport or visit other premises 8. Conduct one to one ‘back to work’ meetings 9. Offer mental health support 10. Wherever possible, make it optional

Source: Reboot Digital PR Agency

BUSINESS HELP SERIES

As reported in the Bromley Business Newsletter, the London Growth Hub has announced the launch of ‘COVID-19 Business Help Series’ which offer free informative webinars delivered by expert speakers, designed to guide London’s small businesses across various problem areas. For more information see https://bit.ly/2OaJVXP