WFH Syndrome – Social

Socially, things are in disarray. One of the major sources of discontentment around the world is the idea of social distancing. Human beings are social creatures, we’ve evolved that way. And while there are those who prefer to keep to themselves, most people do enjoy the ability to see and interact with others. With social distancing becoming the new norm, and the driving factor behind lockdown safety measures, the reality of virtual communication rings hollow. With work from home (WFH) the new normal for business, a type of confusion has set in. Daily interruptions from colleagues, part and parcel of...

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WFH Syndrome – Psychological

Stating the obvious, WFH is here to stay for the conceivable future, and it is messing with people’s minds – many are seriously stressed out. From a psychological standpoint, stress plays an enormous role in overall well-being. The sources of stress are numerous and can be interwoven, creating a tough tapestry of mental hurdles to work through. Most people aren’t suffering from only one type of stress, but the accumulation of several stress-causing incidents. A persistent item on a to-do list, for example, that never seems to get crossed off. An inability to concentrate, organize, or get into a routine...

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WFH Syndrome – Biology

Work from home syndrome (WFHS) is wreaking havoc on millions of people all over the world. One of the biggest issues is that people are discovering new aches and pains or triggering old problems by the way they are working. On the biological front, we’re obviously talking about what harmful effects occur with poor mechanics of the body. Bad posture, lack of an ergonomic workstation, and the inability to get a proper exercise routine together are the key factors in accumulating biomechanical stress. Those recovering from injury are particularly at risk for worsening their condition, unless committed to a physical...

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Do you have a case of #WFHSyndrome?

As the pandemic rolls on, people are caught in a vicious cycle of pain and anxiety. With COVID-19 infecting more than 5.8 million people worldwide, causing over 360,000 deaths, companies and governments are embracing work from home (WFH) as a viable way to conduct business for the foreseeable future. In an IT city like Bengaluru, this means that roughly 1.5 million people are staying at home to reduce the spread of the virus. WFH Syndrome is what we’re calling the negative bio-psycho-social effects of being forced to work from home. Of course, there are people who are acing this thing,...

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