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Home Sweet … Ergonomic Workspace. Why wellbeing and comfort matters when you work from home

Workplace Insight

Many of these obligations are laid out in the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) and include the need to supply appropriate equipment, carry out risk assessments, offer training and generally provide a safe working environment. Related legislation such as Display Screen Equipment Regulations is equally applicable.

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Does Office Design Really Affect Productivity?

Productivity Bits

Office Furniture In recent years, sitting has become a harmful health affliction of contemporary society, giving rise to the phrase – “ sitting is the new smoking ”. Because the side-effects of prolonged sitting can lead to a number of health issues, like back pain and obesity, even cardiovascular problems.

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5 Powerful Sustainability Strategies To Help Coworking Centers Go Green

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Consider optimizing this with the amenities you offer, for instance, you could set up a tools library so the community shares equipment with one another. Fazilleau recommends fitting out your workspace with second-hand equipment, like computers, screens, keyboards, and printers. Use ceramic mugs, plates, and proper cutlery.

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New Hire Overload

Laughing all the Way to Work

As I was going through the manual, I saw chapters on office procedures, confidentiality, health and safety, security and more. I was taken on a tour of the premises and they pointed out the office equipment I would need to use and introduced me to everyone we met. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.