Snowed in! What Now? …
Like most people out there, today, I have been unable to get past my front door due to several inches of snow! I have also spent the morning listening to countless weather forecasts and hints and tips for staying safe in these wintery conditions. Consequently, I have decided to compile a list of tips for getting around in the snow and if like me you can’t make it past the door, tips for working from home!
Top 5 Tips for Travelling in the Snow!
1) Wear extra socks! It is important to keep your toes warm, especially if you have to walk around in the snow!
2) Leave a towel or cardboard over the windscreen to prevent it icing over. If it does, avoid pouring hot water on it as in freezing conditions this can cause the windscreen to crack. Instead stick to the de-icer and a scraper.
3) Use a cigarette lighter to warm a key for a frozen lock.
4) Carry a blanket or rug with you in case you get stuck.
5) Stick to major roads which have been gritted, and keep listening to the radio for updates.
If you can’t make it into work, here are 5 Top Tips on working from home!
1) Keep a list of all passwords so you can access your email, analytics and other accounts.
2) Ensure colleagues have various ways of contacting you, and share your home phone number if necessary.
3) Meetings can be held over Skype as you can have many people from different locations join in.
4) Be organised, prioritise tasks which can be done from home and those which will have to wait until you are back in the office.
5) Keep in contact with people who have made it into the office.
If all else fails, you can always give in to the child inside and throw snowballs, or build a snowman!
Remember snow is not all bad; we just need to be prepared!
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