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In the past, Gannon has spoken about the long-term problems that people can be at risk to from bad posture at work. However there are also problems which can arise down the line as a result of prolonged sitting. Studies have even suggested an "association of sedentary time with diabetes" and "cardiovascular disease". A standing [...]

Do you find that you’re sitting at an uncomfortable position in your office because you are forced into awkward posture? As we have discussed before, there are many negative long term ramifications to having bad posture and if you think being taller than average is leading to unnecessary strain in your job, then consider some [...]

As we have discussed before, repetitive strain injury can be a common problem in the workplace for people who either don’t have the right equipment or don’t have the correct posture. Today we will be looking at the effects office work can have on your back. Here are some easy ways you can instantly improve [...]

While it is valuable to prepare for the changing requirements and expectations of younger employees  we simply can’t forget about a huge portion of the workforce. As retirement age is going up, we can expect more and people working through their late 50s and well into their 60s. As people age, the start to lose [...]

The best modern offices are the ones adapting and changing with modern technology. People can face a number of issues that restrict or impair functions. This can be for a multitude of reasons and surface in a multitude of factors. A person can experience a host of difficulties, including visual and hearing challenges, which can [...]

In the past, the workplace was often stuffy, sectioned off and counterproductive. Today, however, more emphasis is being placed in offices on ergonomic workplace design. What does it mean to say something is ergonomic? Ergonomics is the focus on employee efficiency in the workplace, based on their relationship with not just the aesthetic, but also [...]