Today, millions of employees globally are working from home. One of the key responses to the global health pandemic has been social distancing. Shopping malls, places of worship, sports complex, cinema halls, and more even got shut. The authorities worldwide are also encouraging conglomerates to minimise staff strength at workplaces making work from home (WFH) the new norm. However, India is a human resource-driven economy, and more people are used to going to work than working from home. The change, however, is inevitable in India too. Leading dailies are publishing headlines of most companies embracing WFH and regulating staff strength at offices to avert the spread of COVID-19.
With no respite from coronavirus as yet, WFH will be the new normal in India too. Tele work and video conferencing will be your style of working for some time now. Hence, it is more important than ever before to have the essential ergonomic gears to set up your home office. Here is the WFH starter kit to get you sorted.
Small Yet Significant Investments
Some of the small gears in which you can invest and provide relief to your neck, fingers, arms, and wrists include ergonomic keyboard, laptop stand, Bluetooth mouse, and task lighting. Typing long emails or articles can get comfortable with an ergonomic keyboard. It is convenient because it allows you to rest your hands and wrists in the natural position. Likewise, the mouse or trackball can be perfect for providing comfort to your wrist and arm. To reduce neck and arm strain, think about investing in a laptop stand. It enables you to put the top of your laptop screen 2 to 3 inches above the natural eye level. This helps in maintaining a good posture too. Further, to avert eye strain, you can invest in the right lighting solution. Optimum lighting, especially task lighting, is a must to relax your eyes and avoid headaches.
Bigger Yet Worth-It Investments
If WFH continues for you in the near future, too, indulging in some costly upgrades is necessary. Sitting and working on the dining chair, couch, or bed can get uncomfortable after a while. So, investing in a comfortable office chair is a must. Look for a well-built chair with adjustable height, armrest, and seat depth features. It will help you to maintain the posture while working and will prove to be a long-term health investment.
Along with the chair, think about investing in a desk too. How about a standing desk that gives you the freedom to sit or stand and work comfortably? Besides, if you end up working on the comp for long hours, then investing in a monitor will be wise too. A monitor can provide you larger and crisper display and helps you to adjust it to your eye level. So, the chances of straining your back and neck reduce significantly.
