What makes a “good” workplace? Glenys Walker September 27, 2016 0 When you enter a “good” workplace for the first time it often feels well-looked after, although it may not be a new building. The people in the workplace are likely to acknowledge you and take an interest in why you are there, although they may not be in a receptionist role. When you talk… Read more What makes a “good” workplace?
How long should I sit or stand at my workstation? Glenys Walker August 28, 2016 0 Recently there has been much discussion about sitting and standing when doing office work, because of conclusive evidence that long periods of sitting are associated with poorer health. As a result, although some people still choose to be sitting-based others now use sit-to-stand desks and still others have a full-time standing desk with or without a… Read more How long should I sit or stand at my workstation?
SAD? Glenys Walker June 30, 2016 0 Are you SAD in the winter? Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression, “winter blues” that often affect younger people and are thought to be related to chemical changes in the body in response to fewer daylight hours and lower levels of sunlight. The good news is that you can do something about feeling… Read more SAD?
THE SIMPLE CONCEPT Glenys Walker May 16, 2016 0 THE SIMPLE CONCEPT If we spend long periods doing work that requires us to be in static positions, the physical toll it will take on us is going to depend on the quality of the workplace setup. Our bodies can either do the job safely and efficiently, or they can try to go against their… Read more THE SIMPLE CONCEPT
SIT-TO-STAND Desks Glenys Walker April 27, 2016 0 Last week, Paper Plus Office National Geraldton hosted two standing desk information sessions with Phil from Sylex Ergonomics and Glenys from Allied Corporate Health. The Midwest workers and managers who came already knew there was a real change happening in the workplace. What we learnt was that sit-to-stand desks are a good way to get more… Read more SIT-TO-STAND Desks
MOVE MORE and get the benefits Glenys Walker April 20, 2016 0 The evidence is in – we need to move frequently at work and break up the time spent in one position. It isn’t necessarily just about standing more, it’s about moving more. So if you’ve been thinking about a sit-stand desk and are still undecided, take a few minutes to think about what you want… Read more MOVE MORE and get the benefits
OFFICE HEALING – The key to success! Glenys Walker February 25, 2016 0 Why is it that people don’t just fit straight into their ergonomically designed workstation? What’s the key to successful workstation setup? Individualising the work environment! Because people come in every conceivable shape and size, each with their own requirements and preferences, the workplace environment of each person must be altered to make it congruent with… Read more OFFICE HEALING – The key to success!
OFFICE HEALING – Avoiding expensive mistakes Glenys Walker February 11, 2016 0 When I visit a workplace to do an ergonomic assessment it is usually to provide an expert opinion on ways to reduce workplace strain. In some workplaces new office furniture has just been bought, particularly chairs, in an effort to chase away aches and pains caused by long hours at the workstation. I have been… Read more OFFICE HEALING – Avoiding expensive mistakes
BUMS ON SEATS – The Right Way Glenys Walker February 4, 2016 0 No. 1 The importance of adjusting the lower back support in an ergonomic chair Sitting in a chair, although standing desks are gradually becoming more common, is still how many of us spend much of our working day. Because of the long hours spent at work in front of a computer, it’s crucial that we… Read more BUMS ON SEATS – The Right Way