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How to Make Your Office Setup Ergonomic—And Avoid Health Issues

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While working from home has brought about a number of benefits including shorter commutes, higher productivity and a better work-life balance, one issue remains: Employees are still sitting too much. Thankfully, if you work at home, you can control your setup and invest in ergonomic products that are better for your body.

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What 30 Days of Productivity Taught Me About Finding Time

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When she asked me to play the assigned pieces, it was clear I hadn’t touched any part of my keyboard or even glanced at the sheet music outside of her practice room. Mostly because it came with an addictive music-production program called GarageBand. My practice book was filled with notes expressing her disappointment: Please practice!

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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. Employers, take note: The UK Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) applies to remote workers as well.

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Increase Productivity with Keyboard Shortcuts

The Office Professionals Place

Friday, June 4, 2010 Increase Productivity with Keyboard Shortcuts Try these keyboard shortcuts to increase productivity time, and decrease the time it takes to complete tasks. Lets grow together! To minimize a window to your toolbar, press ALT , SPACEBAR and N.

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Does Office Design Really Affect Productivity?

Productivity Bits

Whether you work at home or in a large company building, office design can impact your mood, your ability to concentrate and stay focused, and your ability to be productive. Every employee has their own unique work habits that make them productive, and the concept of the office should reflect this. Where you work really does matter.

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Would You Give Your Staff the ‘Immersive Treatment’?

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Your computer keyboard and mouse are simple haptic interfaces. Users can visualise how a product will look where, for example, they can see how that new sofa looks in their living room. Customers can virtually interact with new products, helping to iron out any usability issues early on in the design lifecycle.

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6 Ways to Alleviate Ergonomic-Related Strain

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The keyboard should usually be at a low height, near the height of your elbows and the mouse should be right next to the keyboard. Try different keyboards and mice – there are many designs on the market. Zen to Done Productivity eBook Increase your AdSense Earnings Thesis Demo Site — See the Thesis Theme in action!