Recent research conducted by mental health charity Mind, found that work is the most stressful factor in peoples lives. Over the 2000 people surveyed, 34% reported that work was very or quite stressful more so than financial problems and debt (30%) or health (17%). With 19% of those surveyed taking days of sick due to […]
We come across Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) in almost every workplace that we visit. Often triggered by day to day tasks, we’ve put together this guide to help you identify some bad habits that might be exacerbating the problem, how to ease the symptoms and tips on how to prevent RSI going forward. What is […]
As big advocates of workplace wellbeing, we have our ear to the ground for the latest ONS news. Recently it was reported that sickness has almost halved since records began in 1993 from an average of 7.2 days to 4.1 days and we couldn’t help but wonder how much ‘presenteeism’ has contributed to this statistic. […]
Often presenting itself as tingling, numbness and pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist. Anyone who has experienced Carpal Tunnel Syndrome pain will tell you just how uncomfortable and miserable it can be to live with. As workplace assessors, we usually recommend vertical mice to alleviate […]
During our time as DSE workstation assessors, we’ve often been asked to help improve the working lives of people that suffer from Raynaud’s Disease. What is Raynaud’s Disease? Raynaud’s Disease affects the small blood vessels of the extremities. Commonly felt in the hands and feet, the extremities become over sensitive to slight changes in temperature, […]
With agile or flexible working becoming a prevalent way of working in modern offices, it’s important to think about ‘clean desk’ policies. Whether it’s a mutual understanding, or contractual obligation, clean desk policies help to protect equipment, maintain office hygiene and allow any flexible worker to touch down in the workplace with ease. What is […]
Lengthy commutes, shrinking offices and child care are just a few of the factors that are contributing to the amount of people choosing to work from home. You might have seen our contribution in this recent article by the Guardian: Is a room of one’s own a luxury or an essential. The running theme of […]
You might have spotted that our sister office design company Love Your Workspace recently spoke to Co-Owner and Managing Director of Propellernet Nikki Gatenby on how they created an engaging office space where people really want to work. However, the physical workspace is only one factor that contributes to a successful business model. Having worked from their co-working floor ‘The Foundry’ ourselves, it […]
After our previous post, ‘Everything you need to know about DSE’, we were asked about adapting the workstation for pregnant employees. After receiving the happy news, it is important that you take the employees optimum comfort into consideration and cover all the Health and Safety aspects. First things first… The pregnant employee’s first step is […]
Year on year the percentage of obesity in adults continues to rise. In 2017 the National Office of Statistics together with the NHS, reported that one in four adults were classified as clinically obese. With this comes the need for employers to accommodate for larger-built and employees and plus sized staff in the workplace. As a responsible employer, […]
