Kate Wright
Ergonomic products – as recommended by real humans
Revealed! The humans who man the Posturite online chat are Vikki and Gareth, experienced DSE Assessors. Did you know you can get immediate ergonomic product help on the chat service? Meet the team and hear how they like to surprise customers like you – by not being bots!
The ultimate infographic guide to saving energy in a home office
This new infographic gives great tips for adjusting our technology, heating and lighting for energy-efficient home working, but also reminds us to keep moving to help keep warm and to fuel our bodies with nutritious food. Get the tips!
Improving our posture: should we try to sit up straight?
Good posture means working to our body’s balance and strengths. This new infographic explores what posture is, how taking care of our posture can help us to avoid pain, and how we can feel more confident, happier and more active if we avoid slouching.
What are anchor days and can they help make hybrid working successful?
Are you calling your face-to-face working days at the office ‘anchor days’? Hear from three business leaders on their approaches to teamwork and how important they see human connection and community to be at work.
The benefits of using ‘standing desks’: what’s the latest research?
A fascinating new study by the University of Leicester on reducing office workers’ sitting time is out. How does using height-adjustable desks, known by some as ‘standing desks’, affect physical, biochemical, psychological, and work-related health and performance?
I’m dyslexic, and this assistive technology helps me at work
Employers have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments to support people with dyslexia and other neurodiversities in the workplace. Meet David who has found highly effective strategies to manage his dyslexia at work, and hear his story from his dyslexia diagnosis to today.
Lunchtime: the working from home way!
Improve your concentration and mood while you work from home with these great healthy lunch tips from a dietitian. You can fuel your brain and make positive changes to your health when you make a few easy changes.
The return to the office debate
Let’s look at the views of different parties engaged in the office working vs working from home debate. Some organisations are encouraging or indeed requiring a major return to the office for an increased number of days in the week. How is everyone feeling?
Do I really need someone to set up a new office chair for me?
The marvellous ease of having my new ergonomic chair assembled and set up for me in my office shines like a beacon of convenience. No hassle – it’s the chance to start enjoying the comfort of that chair right away.
Hybrid working parents: work life balance, childcare choices and family time
The opportunity for many of us to work from home long term is a significant change to our family dynamics. Has the age-old dilemma of wanting stimulating, enjoyable, well-paid work as well as precious time with our children been partially resolved by the advent of remote working?