Seven Ways A Sit-Stand Workstation Contributes to a Healthy Lifestyle
Sit-Stand workstations are changing the way people work at their computers, helping minimize the impact of a sedentary lifestyle. Here are seven ways regularly using a sit-stand at your office or home office benefits your personal health. Reduce Lower Back Aches and PainsIn a recent study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine […]
Dress code in the office
An office worker preparing for a return to the office shares his thoughts on office workwearIn March 2020 when Boris Johnson told us all to “work from home if you can” our office pretty much closed instantly with everyone packing up their items, loading computers and monitors into the back of the car and setting […]
Dealing with Long-Covid & Care Issues – a guide to employers
Scenario: Employee becomes carer for relative with long COVIDJen’s husband has contracted coronavirus and has been seriously ill with Long-Covid since then. Jen works full time, but has been struggling to balance her work activities with her caring responsibilities. What should the employer do?Under the ‘Absence Management Policy’ there are a number of procedures for […]
Guide to how to recycle, reuse
and refill
There is no escaping the shocking impact that global warming is having on our planet and the devastation that wildfires and rising temperatures are creating across the world. Unless you are a complete non-believer, the time is NOW to act in the fight against climate change. Reuse, Recycle, Repeat = Save the PlanetIt may feel […]
The Secret Diary of A Stationery Lover
Recently I have taken on an unofficial new role in the office. I am now, in my mind, the Stationery Master, overlooking all stationery orders made from all departments. Some of my colleagues call me a “Jobsworth” – I don’t think they realise that I take that as a compliment! One person even told me […]
Protect Your Mobile
Devices
Our laptops and tablets are valuable not just because they represent significant investments, but also because of the sensitive business data and crucial personal information that lives on our devices. In today’s world of mobile workforces and BYOD (Buy Your Own Device) trends, guarding against device theft is the first line of defence to save […]