Which teleworking equipment should you choose for your employees? | RAJA

As you have seen, the health crisis linked to Covid-19 has forced companies to rethink their organisation in order to continue their activity. Teleworking has immediately become a relevant and desired solution for many employees.According to an Odoxa survey

• 24% of employees were teleworking at the time of the first containment (March 2020)
• Of the 25% of workers who continued to work on-site, 71% were concerned about catching the Coronavirus on their way to work.

this period of major upheaval may be coming to an end, yet telework seems destined to become a permanent feature of daily practice in many companies. According to the annual barometer “Telework 2021” by Malakoff Humanis

• 75% of employees and 66% of business leaders believe that teleworking will continue to grow in the coming years
• 86% of employees would like to continue teleworking, either regularly or occasionally, after the health crisis
• 68% of employees and 57% of managers would like to keep at least one day of telework per week
• The ideal length of weekly telework would be 1 to 3 days according to them

this is why, if you haven’t already done so, it is crucial to provide the right teleworking equipment to your employees.

How should your teleworking equipment help your employees perform better?

During the massive implementation of teleworking, inequalities could be observed by employees. Some had a comfortable office already set up at home, while others had to improvise in a hurry. Families sometimes had to share their workspace, leading to uncomfortable situations and a drop in productivity. For their part, managers deployed practical solutions to allow the business to continue: for example, by lending computer equipment to employees. But, to ensure the best possible working conditions to employees, you need to go further. Investing in adapted equipment, or financially helping your employees to equip themselves

• To gain autonomy in their remote assignments. Employees have all the necessary equipment directly at home. Deploying an efficient information system and providing key equipment makes it easier for them to get on with their work. It also saves time and removes a possible mental burden: they no longer need to think about going to the office to collect specific equipment.
• Perform better: by using adapted equipment, they carry out their tasks in the same conditions as in the company. Their remote work is more efficient and they achieve a better overall performance.
• D’éviter les soucis d’ergonomie et de santé. Les espaces de vie de vos employés ne sont pas toujours adaptés au télétravail (mobilier, écrans, environnement sonore…). En plus de l’inconfort qu’ils subissent, ils peuvent développer à moyen et long terme des soucis de santé. Par exemple : une tendinite du poignet ou du coude résultant d’une mauvaise position sur le clavier et la souris. Des douleurs dans le dos peuvent en outre apparaître en raison d’une mauvaise posture assise ou d’une station assise trop prolongée. Pour ce point, il est indispensable d’accompagner l’employé en l’informant et le conseillant. Il sera ainsi plus attentif au fait d’adopter une bonne posture, et de faire de courtes pauses pour bouger. Faciliter l’accès à du mobilier plus ergonomique est tout aussi important. En tant qu’employeur, vous jouez un rôle-clé dans la prévention de ces maux.
• To be more motivated. Paying attention to your employees’ teleworking environment also improves their quality of life at work. It is an effective way to keep them loyal over time and increase their attachment to the company.

l’équipement informatique crucial pour un télétravail serein

En tant qu’entreprise, vous devez tout mettre en œuvre pour faciliter le télétravail. Cela implique de donner à vos employés l’accès à du matériel de qualité. Ils pourront ainsi effectuer leur mission professionnelle sereinement. Vous devrez notamment être attentif à ces équipements.

L’ordinateur

Il doit être aux normes du SI (service informatique) de l’entreprise et compatible avec les logiciels utilisés en entreprise.

L’ordinateur portable est un choix pratique. Léger, peu encombrant, facile à transporter, il cumule les bons points. L’écran, le clavier et la souris sont déjà intégrés. Cependant, ils sont susceptibles d’être peu pratiques lors de sessions de travail longues. Un écran trop petit ou de mauvaise qualité, une souris non ergonomique, par exemple, peuvent fatiguer et freiner la productivité.
L’ordinateur fixe possède lui aussi des atouts, même s’il estencombrant.

Il est

polyvalent et so

• Computer mice
• Keyboards

le micro-casque pour les téléconférences

Le choix de l’équipement peut faire toute la différence dans vos équipes. Un micro de mauvaise qualité pénalise le salarié et entraîne des problèmes de communication avec ses collaborateurs. Des bruits parasites peuvent par ailleurs apparaître et provoquer de l’agacement.

Le casque est lui aussi important. De nombreux salariés optent par exemple pour des modèles à réduction de bruit. Ils profitent d’un environnement sonore plus calme et propice à la concentration, y compris en dehors des appels ou visioconférences.

Dans tous les cas, optez en priorité pour un micro-casque léger, simple à brancher et à utiliser. Vous trouverez aussi sur le marché des modèles sans fil, avec une connexion Bluetooth notamment. Ils permettent de limiter les câbles et offrent plus de confort. Ils peuvent cependant occasionner des déconnexions intempestives ou ne pas être compatibles avec l’ ordinateur utilisé .

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Teleworking space: how to organise it?

Teleworking regularly from home requires theorganisation of a real workspace dedicated to this activity. Several points must be taken into account

• Quietness: it is ideal to have a closed space where the employee can isolate himself.
• Tidiness: having a clean and tidy space is essential for concentrating on one’s tasks.
• Ergonomics: in addition to the computer equipment, the furniture must also be ergonomic. The desk must be of a height adapted to the employee and wide enough to accommodate the work tools. The chair must be comfortable, adapted to the employee’s weight and height. It must promote good posture. Ideally, the body should be perfectly relaxed, without tension in the neck, shoulders and back. The eyes should be at the height of the monitor, the arms should be resting at 90° on the desk, and the feet should be touching the ground.
• Visual comfort: the screen should be placed 50 to 70 cm from the eyes.
• Light: too bright or too low can cause fatigue or migraines. Natural light is preferable. A desk lamp can be used when the sky is dark. You should also avoid working with your back to a window (risk of annoying reflections in the screen).

office supplies to be made available to teleworkers

The employee must have at his disposal all the supplies useful for his activity. The company will thus be able to provide him with

• Reams of paper
• Scissors and hole punch
• Pens
• Post-it notes
• Notebooks and notepads
• Cardboard or plastic pockets
• Highlighters
• Binders and dividers
• Ink cartridges
• Staplers and laminators
• Storage boxes
• Envelopes, stamps, stamps..

the health crisis linked to the Covid epidemic has led to a massive deployment of telework. This phenomenon is not, however, temporary. Appreciated by employees, favoured by young workers, it has also seduced managers. It should become a lasting part of company practices. Managers have a key role to play in ensuring the implementation of effective telework: informing employees, providing prevention, helping toequip themselves..

Key points to remember about teleworking equipment

• Teleworking will continue to grow in the coming years;
• Quality equipment helps employees to work better (computer equipment, furniture, supplies…);
• Managers must support employees to create a suitable workspace and to preserve their health.