The guidance on working from home recently changed and for many of us who’ve spent almost two years on and off attending virtual meetings from the kitchen table, that may mean getting out of our loungewear and back to the office. Others may be taking advantage of the hybrid models that many employers are now adopting.
Teams and Zoom have become the centre of millions of working days but many of us are looking forward to getting back to the office. What remote working and virtual meetings can’t replicate is the social environment of the office and the creativity that comes from being able to bounce ideas around in person, or the sheer convenience of being able to walk up to a colleague to ask a question and get an immediate answer.
Let’s remember the some of the advantages of travelling back to the workplace:
- It helps to keep the work/life balance in check.
- For those who walk (even for a section of their journey) or cycle, it’s a chance to get some fresh air and exercise.
- For those on public transport or driving, it’s an opportunity to energise your mind with a podcast or favourite music, to take a mindful moment or (if not driving) find an uninterrupted chance to catch up on messages.
Yes, even commuting has its advantages!
If your staff are heading back to the workplace or taking a hybrid approach, Geiger has everything covered with our top 10 gifts for commuters.
