Each month, we'll be shining a light on a timely topic relevant to your work as a church administrator. Whether it's a change in legislation, a seasonal event to prepare for, or a practical reminder, In Focus is here to help you stay informed and resourced in your role.

This month we are making some suggestions around homeworking. Employers have a duty of care towards the health, safety and wellbeing of their staff, and this extends to those who work from home. So before agreeing to this for employees, consider the following questions. Or maybe if this is already happening, you need to undertake a review with these points in mind:

~Is it feasible for the job to be done from home?
~Do you have a Health & Safety checklist for employees to complete for their home environment?
~Do they have all the equipment that they need?
~Is there an impact on data protection?
~Is homeworking covered on your insurance policy or do they need to be informed?
~Establish a homeworking agreement covering such things as hours and expectations.
~And think about how you will manage staff working from home.

Churchworkers.net (CWN) members can find a Homeworking policy and Questionnaire within the members' resources area. Find out more about CWN here!

Lastly, don't forget the Facebook Forum for Administrator and Manager level members - a great place to ask questions, share resources and find inspiration!