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Can ergonomics in the workplace boost employee retention?

Insperity

If you aren’t sure what your team may need to improve ergonomics in the workplace, ask your office furniture supplier or professional employer organization (PEO) whether they have a specialist on staff. Workers in physically demanding roles may need to be trained on good lifting techniques and the proper way to wear a back brace.

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Why We Should Be Doing Our DSE Assessments

The Office Management Group

Or, at the very least to carry out a self-assessment following a brief training session / guide or eLearning tool which is the legal requirement in the UK under the HSE (Health & Safety Executive) in the Display Screen Regulations 1992. Lastly, as I always state in training sessions – BLINK.

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2 essential principles to manage people’s behavior

Work Life

“This is hopeless,” he muttered, sinking into his office chair. Poor performance, on the other hand, may be the result of a legitimate reason, such as lack of training, unclear expectations, substance abuse, or turmoil in the employee’s personal life. In either case, managers should investigate before drawing conclusions.

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Herman Miller Fuld Nesting Chair receives “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for product design

Workplace Insight

Herman Miller has announced that its Fuld Nesting Chair designed by Stefan Diez received the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Product Design—the international design competition’s top distinction within the office chairs category.

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How Listening Should Guide Your Return-To-Office Strategy

Great Place to Work

Workplace wellness practitioners say that a shift to remote work has prematurely aged employees who work from their kitchen table or couch rather than an ergonomic office chair. Making the return-to-office case Power Home Remodeling , No.

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Cost comparison: In-house vs. virtual receptionists

Ruby

Procuring and setting up an office space can run as much as $5,000 for just the technology (i.e., Add another several hundred dollars for a decent desk and office chair. Then, there are recurring expenses, such as phone lines, office supplies, water, toiletries, hand sanitizer, etc.

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25 Office Decor Ideas for a Stunning & Productive Workspace

Vantage Circle

These can be conference rooms, break rooms, office halls, cubicles, etc. While the conference room can have a serious look at office chairs and desk, the cubicles can be as per the employee’s wishes. Simple things like indoor cycling, yoga mats, training wall, weights, treadmill, boxing bag, would work just fine.

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