The Office for National Statistics has found that 35.9% of the UK's employed population did at least some of their work from home last year.

This group - while saving time on commuting - did an average of six hours' unpaid overtime each week, it adds.

The right to disconnect has been law for four years in France, where companies are asked to set agreed "specific hours" for "teleworkers".

Ireland also brought in a code of practice last month, under which employers should add "footers and pop-up messages to remind employees... that there is no requirement to reply to emails out of hours".

Prospect, whose members include managers, civil servants, engineers and scientists, wants the UK government to set out similar protections in its Employment Bill, expected to be published later this year.

"Burning people out isn't good for workers or employers," says Claire. "We've got to give people time to switch off and recharge."

If you're being offered extra hours that you don't want, it's polite to say, “I appreciate the offer, but I have no more availability” or “As much as I wanted to be of help, my other responsibilities won't allow that.”

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Call to ban out-of-hours emails from bosses
By Justin Parkinson (Political reporter, BBC News)

If you're being offered extra hours that you don't want, it's polite to say, “I appreciate the offer,

but I have no more availability” or “As much as I wanted to be of help, my other responsibilities

won't allow that.”

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It’s a tough way to start to plan your day ahead and set regular office hours. If you start and stop your workday at various times throughout the day, it can wreak havoc on your productivity. Instead of getting more work done effectively, you’ll find yourself working much longer than you need to. You can make a gradual change until you have completely adjusted for everything, then never overschedule yourself. 

#DidYouKnow that the brain is only able to maintain true focus for around 45 minutes before it begins to lose steam.

Therefore it would be wise practice to study or work diligently for up to an hour and then take a break. Breaks consist of leaving the work area to go outside, talk to a friend on the phone, or get a healthy snack. Taking a break does not entail checking one’s e-mail or Twitter account. 

A break is considered something that truly takes you out of your academic realm and into places where you're in a more relaxed state.

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How to study smarter
Healthy UNH

Apples are better than coffee!

Not only does an apple a day keep the doctor away, they can also help improve breathing.

Apples contain a high amount of vitamins, phytonutrients, antioxidants and fiber, which keep the body going.

A medium apple is about 90 calories, which is a great way to add substance to your breakfast or pre-workout meal.

Apples contain no caffeine but instead have about 13 grams of natural sugar.

These sugars provoke a similar response to caffeine because vitamins from the apple are released slowly

throughout the body, making you feel more awake.

Unlike caffeine, there are no jolts, mood swings, anxiety, jitters or the dreaded crash.

Much of the increase in energy is due to the natural glucose in the fruit, which is digested and feeds the body’s cells.

The feeling of being awake lasts about as long as it takes the body to metabolize the apple

and the cycle of energy reflects that of a bell curve instead of a pyramid like caffeine.

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More benefits how it helped many people:

- Fake office background noise helped workers to be more productive.
- It also helps people feel less lonely when working from home.
- It takes away the feeling of isolation. We as humans feel more comfortable together than alone, even if we are not actively engaging with the group that surrounds us.
- We can trick the mind into thinking you are actually physically together with other people.
- Added benefit by Mr. Hewson: "It's also another way of demarcating work from home. Office noise on, you're working. Office noise off, you are at home."

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The Brain Break: How to study smarter
By Healthy UNH

Health Implications of Remote Working:

Computer Vision Syndrome

Staring at screens for long hours that can cause you Digital Eye Strain. Overly it can also negatively impact your eyesight.

Poor Posture

Lack of physical movement. It will work its way from your neck to your hands and back as the strains slowly creates a bend in the neck

Repetitive Typing Strain

This can lead to repetitive strain injury over time. Hand and wrist is at risk and can significantly worsened poor posture  in other parts of the body over time.

Hair Loss

Working indoors all day can leave the body deficient which can cause hair loss. Vitamin D deficiency has also been linked to Alopecia, which is also known as baldness on our scalp.. 

Dark Circles

Not only the sleepless nights can cause you eyebags. Staring at multiple screens while working all day can cause prominent dark circles to form in the skin under your eyes. 

Tech Neck

The results from excessive use on your devices such as mobile, laptop, or PC, can cause strain on the neck and shoulder. This can also affect your lower back and hamstrings.

Increased Wrinkles

Squinting at a screen all day can increase the onset of premature lines forming beneath the surface of the skin leading to wrinkles.

Your devices can expose you as well to UV radiation that may account for up to 80% of visible signs of aging in the skin including dry appearance, scalping, impaired pigmentation, and photoaging correlates with cancer risk.

Obesity

Long periods of sitting and lack of exercise can lead to excess body fats and the wrose is it can lead you to be overweight due to unhealthy eating habits. 

Pale & Dull Skin

This is due to lack of Vitamin D and B-12.

Increased Stress

Overworking leads to chronic stress producing high levels of adrenaline and cortisol, associated with chronic health conditions and cardiovascular disease.

Susan is a model, created by fitness experts and psychologists, to show (scare) us into taking note of what will happen if we continue to ignore guidelines put in place for those of us working from home.

What are the solutions then?