EQ at home – Michelle Murray

Category: People - Posted On: Apr 13 2020


At EQ, our people are at the heart of what we do.

Although working from home means we are physically spread across our regions, our team are working hard to maintain regular communication with their clients whilst continuing to support colleagues by connecting with them daily.

We caught up with Michelle Murray, Manager in our Dundee office, to find out more about her experience working from home.

How are you finding working remotely?

I found it a little challenging to start with, as I thrive from the office environment with everyone around. The team have been great at keeping regular contact, so this has helped and I have definitely adapted into a new routine, although that new routine seems to involve a lot more biscuits!

What are you doing to keep in touch with the rest of the EQ team?

We have regular calls or video calls via Microsoft Teams to go over workloads and discuss client work as we would in the office. We also have various WhatsApp groups which have been great for social conversation, with people sending quizzes and light-hearted pictures and videos.

How are you looking after your emotional well being?

I have kept to my normal routine as much as possible, with the same working hours, closing the laptop down at the end of the working day.

We also have a 9 month old Golden Retriever, Max, so he keeps us amused throughout the day, and also ensures we get out for fresh air.

What advice would you give to others working from home?

Stick to a routine, speak to your colleagues on a regular basis, and maintain that work/life balance.

Tell us, what are your new co-workers like?

Well one is constantly in the cupboards eating (and providing) snacks, and the other is an inquisitive puppy who thinks we are at home to play all day.

Our doors may be temporarily closed, but EQ are still here to support you. You can contact us on any of our usual telephone numbers and email addresses, which you can find on the Our People page on this website.