Physical and mental health checklist for remote workers
Mental and physical health go hand in hand—and attention, time, and resources should be invested in both when employees work from home for extended periods of time.
Help your business establish policies and practices that support the physical and mental health of your remote workforce by completing the checklist below. If you answer “NO” to any of the questions, it may indicate there are additional steps that need to be taken to prioritize the health of your employees.
Questions for employees
- Have you established a dedicated work area in your home—even if you don’t have a separate home office?
- Do you have an ergonomic workstation that includes a suitable chair and desk?
- Do you maintain a daily routine that includes regular start and stop times for work, as well as breaks?
- Are you using the tools and resources made available by your employer to support remote work?
- Are you communicating regularly with colleagues by phone or video conference?
- Are you taking time to enhance your skills or develop professionally?
- Are you engaging in self-care activities, such as exercise, yoga, or meditation?
- Are you maintaining a healthy, balanced diet?
- Are you staying hydrated throughout the day?
- Are you getting enough sleep?
- Are you consistently taking prescribed medications and supplements?
- Are you controlling your media consumption (especially overwhelming negative news)?
Physical and mental health checklist for remote workers
- Do you take the time to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of remote workers?
- Do you provide employees with opportunities for professional development?
- Do you sufficiently onboard new employees, including through video conferences, to introduce them to team members?
- Do you provide employees with training about healthy work-from-home practices?
- Do you encourage employees to set up ergonomic home workspaces?
- If you use a laptop, do you have a laptop stand, external mouse, and full-size keyboard so that you can maintain a comfortable position for a full day of work?
Questions for business leaders and managers
- Do you stay in regular contact with remote employees, including through phone calls and video conferences?
- Do you maintain formal and informal workflows for remote employees?
- Do you provide sufficient IT support for remote employees?
- Do you help remote employees access the resources they need to successfully do their job?
- Do you provide digital communications channels for both work and social engagement amongst your employees?
This content is brought to you by Chubb Insurance Malaysia Berhad, Registration No. 197001000564 (9827-A) (“Chubb”) as a convenience to readers and is not intended to constitute advice or recommendations upon which a reader may rely. Any references to insurance cover are general in nature only and may not suit your particular circumstances. Chubb does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs and any insurance cover referred to is subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions set out in the relevant policy wording. Please obtain and read carefully the relevant insurance policy before deciding to acquire any insurance product. A policy wording can be obtained at www.chubb.com/my, through your broker or by contacting any of the Chubb offices or Chubb agents. Chubb makes no warranty or guarantee about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of this content. It is the responsibility of the reader to evaluate the quality and accuracy of material herein.
© 2023 Chubb. Not all coverages available in all jurisdictions. Chubb® and its respective logos, and Chubb. Insured.SM are protected trademarks of Chubb.
Have a question or need more information?
Contact us to find out how we can help you get covered against potential risks