Company XX implemented a work$-$from$-$home $($WFH$)$ working arrangement. After a year, the company reviewed and analysed the existing policies, support strategies, and practices regarding the WFH arrangement. The company extended the process by sending out surveys to employees about their work environment.

The internal data and statistical information gathered highlighted alarming outcomes concerning the employees$$ physical and physiological work demands.

Indicators include:

$$ Back, neck and shoulder pain due to adopting an awkward or improper posture.

$$ Eye fatigue and digital eye strain.

$$ Leg cramps due to poor circulation.

Now that the company has identified the high$-$risk area, a new mental health and well$-$being strategy is needed. Company XX needs to establish outcomes and set goals to enhance the company$$s physical work environment, specifically for employees who work from home.

Question:

Draft an action plan to propose actions$/$ interventions to modify the physical work environment of employees working from home to promote wellness. $(20$ marks$)$

Assessment Matrix

The goal of the action plan $2$

A goal statement $3$

Action $-$ Goal setting requires taking action.

$$ What interventions are needed to achieve the goal?

$$ What specific project or program is it$?$

$3$

Timeline:

$$ Is the deadline realistic and achievable?

$$ Does it provide staff members with enough opportunities to contribute? $3$

People Responsible:

$$ Who is responsible$/$ involved in implementing the action?

$$ Who is responsible for ensuring the action is accomplished?

$$ Comment on the importance of leadership commitment. $3$

Resources required:

$$ What resources are needed to support the action plan?

$$ Have you scheduled time for senior leadership and other staff members to participate? $3$

Sustainability Indicators:

$$ How will you make sure that your goal statement is being met?

$$ Which functions work effectively, and which do not? $3$