The Lone or Home Worker

More people are working within a very small ‘cut off ’ environment. At JD Training & Development, we recognize there are added pressures and issues around working from home or within a particularly isolating role. It is important for a company’s success to be able to recognize potential problems and be proactive to tackle the issues faced.

A major feature of our service is its flexibility. It is designed to provide training appropriate for the needs of the individual. We look at introducing best practice and techniques that will help deal with individual concerns and problems. Our service will deliver information and support to enable you to develop your own strategies when dealing with your particular requirements.

PROBLEMS FACED: ISOLATION, SELF DISCIPLINE, STRESS, TIME MANAGEMENT, BOUNDARIES, MOTIVATION, LACK OF SUPPORT

The content of each module will be bespoke to your business needs and may include the following subjects:

  • Health & Safety Mind Set - The importance of understanding and undertaking risk assessments.
  • Forward Thinking - Developing and reviewing operational practices within the business.
  • Sharing Ideas - Look at the importance of sharing good ideas and examine successful methods of effective working practise that could be of benefit to the business. Consider positive experiences and encourage innovative thinking.
  • Best Practice - To build on earlier discussions by introducing working practices and techniques to maximize efficiency and effectiveness within the home working environment. Top tips handout to include coping strategies for lone workers.
  • Handling Difficult Situations - Home or Lone working disciplines impact on many including those outside the work environment. Discuss the implications of and how to deliver difficult messages to those who inadvertently are getting in the way of your success.
  • Loneliness and Isolation - It is sometimes difficult to feel valued and supported in a Lone or Home environment. Support can be essential not only for offloading but also exploring ideas and building on confidence. Explore and develop coping strategies.
  • Action Planning - Design and agree personal and if applicable, collective action plans.

Below are JD's specially designed courses for the Home or Lone business sector. Please click on the following for further information

Partnerships- Whether it is to build on an existing partnership or setting up a new venture, it is wise to understand the relationship and put in place agreements around good working practices that you both adhere to.

Motivational training For Home Or Lone workers - Designed specifically for the needs of this sector. This course is uplifting and inspiring, created and driven by our clients needs.

Impact of Change - Discuss recent changes within the work and home environment and identify the benefits and challenges you now face.

All our other products and services can be tailored to your specific needs

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