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We Reviewed FlexiSpot’s Pro Plus Standing Desk (E7)

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Many of us spend too much time sitting at our desks working, and evidence shows that sitting for long periods is linked to poor health outcomes. . Ergonomic furniture company FlexiSpot sent us their ProPlus Standing Desk to review. . Ergonomics . Read our full website policy here. This makes the E7 desk highly versatile. .

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4 Priorities To Consider When Designing Workplaces For Gen Z

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It’s key to design high-tech zones that offer wireless charging, advanced bookings (via apps) and interactive screens, and low or no-tech zones for cognitive respite. They have entered the workforce when mental health discussions are at an all-time high. Flexible settings are often seen as more of a communal activity.

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Biophilic design has a long history and an even bigger future

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But perhaps nobody can top that of Erich Fromm, the sociologist and psychoanalyst who first described it in his 1973 book The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness as “The passionate love of life and all that is alive”. The term biophilia was later popularised more dryly in a 1984 book by the biologist Edward O. The plans for the $2.5

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How to Plan a Working Vacation

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You certainly don’t want to come back to a bursting inbox and stressful scenarios that completely wipe out the relaxation and peace of mind you just achieved, but taking a step back from work is important for your health and well-being.

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Working from home: how to look after your eyes

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You can’t check on their mental well-being in person, and there are physical health aspects to consider as well. For instance, working from home places increased emphasis on maintaining optimal eye health, particularly for those spending extended hours in front of screens.

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How To Design Workplaces For Neurodivergent Employees

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million disabled people actually use a wheelchair, meaning that the needs of the remaining 92% are potentially not being met by the built environment. Historically, the spaces which make up the built environment have been primarily designed by and for neurotypical people. Acoustic environment.

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The Post-Covid Economy Demands a Hybrid Office Concept | Virtual Offices and Remote Workers Drive Innovation and Productivity

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Workers are not keen on returning to the main office, with many citing that they have experienced mental and physical health improvements, as well as a better work-life balance since shifting to remote working arrangements. . Physical pain due to lack of ergonomic furniture . Mental and physical health are better supported: .

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