Category Archive For "WELLBEING"
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Posture and movement – a reflection of the soul
Our body, its posture and movement, facial expressions and our mind, as well as our psyche, interact with one another. They influence one another. Our posture and movement patterns, which are carried outwards, influence, for example, how others see, assess and evaluate us.
Wellbeing and ergonomics are just as important for those working from home
The use of the term ‘ergonomic’ to describe the design of objects is useful but it doesn’t really tell the whole story. Ergonomics is about the relationship between a person and the things around them. It’s an abstract idea, weaving together the disparate strands of context and usage. And when those strands change, what we …
The importance of indoor air quality at work
One of the unintended consequences of the pandemic has been to focus attention on the issue of indoor air quality. But as Sarah Zhang points out in a recent piece in The Atlantic, this is an issue that we have long understood, and not just as a way to reduce the risks of infection. It …
The changing conversation about workplace wellbeing has gone full circle
It’s become something of a cliché to say that the pandemic sparked the largest ever experiment into remote working. Which is true … except for a couple of not-so-small things. One is that the workplace exists in a state of permanent beta. And quite right too. If it isn’t constantly adapting to changing circumstances, it …
The Sedus se:lab range receives ergonomics seal of approval
What actually defines back-friendly products? The AGR (Campaign for Healthier Backs) has been dealing with this question for many years. The non-profit organisation provides extensive information from the medical community, arranges contacts with specialists and evaluates products that are beneficial for back health. As a partner of Sedus, AGR has been confirming for 20 years that Sedus products …
Personal space is not merely an issue of hygiene, but a biological imperative
The current debate about how much personal space we will need in the office and how much real estate the organisation should take on as a result is not new. As with many of the debate’s facets, the point at which we find ourselves has long been our destination. We’re just here earlier than we …
Keeping an eye on the psychological roots of productivity and wellbeing
One of the most famous and (literally) illuminating series of experiments into workplace productivity is nearly one hundred years old. Yet it continues to influence the way we think because it taps into an eternal truth about human beings. Namely that we are influenced as much by the kinds of attention we are paid by …
A feeling of togetherness is essential for our wellbeing and productivity
It is still depressingly commonplace to read proclamations of the death of the office. These are usually appended to some survey or other about the rise of flexible working or a case study of a workplace devoid of desks (or, more likely, one in which none are pictured). Of course, the actual conclusion we can …
Tips and tools for returning to the office
The global lockdown due to the pandemic has become a major challenge for many of us. As a result, more than ever before we realise how important human contact is, especially in the work environment. In the beginning, many employees switched to the home office and worked from home. Many companies are now however, starting to …
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Work a sutra – tips for working from home part 2
Work-a- sutra is the study of postures at work. An awareness and understanding of the different postures at work can help us to be more active and contribute to enhanced well- being. Within this booklet are some tips to help you to be more effective in the home office, to take care of yourself and …
