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Is There a Cost/Benefit to Providing an Employee a Work from Home (WFH) Office Setup Allowance?
Yesterday, I came across a NY Times Article published in September 2020 stating that 92% of Chiropractors surveyed reported a surge in reported neck, back and wrist pain along with other musculoskeletal issues among work-from-home (WFH) employees. What concerns me is...
How Sitting Affects Your Hip Flexors and Your Health
Hip flexors play a much larger part in the body's overall health and function than they get credit for. They play a crucial role in necessary, everyday activities. Every time you walk, go up the stairs or lift your legs in any way, your hip flexors have to engage....
4 Tips to Reduce Company Liability and Ensure Your Remote Workforce is Working Safely
Did You Know According to Hartford Insurance, every employees' home office space is viewed no differently than office buildings or storefronts by worker's compensation carriers. And, as such, the employer is likely responsible for any injuries that occur within the...
What Is a Hybrid Work Model?
A hybrid work model combines at-home and in-office work and is used by businesses to help bring employees back to work during and after the pandemic. The system entails sending employees to the office at different times during the day and week while having them work...
Welcome to the New Normal — Say Hello to “The Hybrid Worker”
During the October 2020 CEO of the Year awarded by Chief Executive Magazine, Michael Dell, founder of Dell Computer stated: "We've had a glimpse of the future these last 8 months and it has sort of given us a view of what 2025 might have looked like. I think we've...
Is There a Cost/Benefit to Providing an Employee a Work from Home (WFH) Office Setup Allowance?
Yesterday, I came across a NY Times Article published in September 2020 stating that 92% of Chiropractors surveyed reported a surge in reported neck, back and wrist pain along with other musculoskeletal issues among work-from-home (WFH) employees. What concerns me is...
How Sitting Affects Your Hip Flexors and Your Health
Hip flexors play a much larger part in the body's overall health and function than they get credit for. They play a crucial role in necessary, everyday activities. Every time you walk, go up the stairs or lift your legs in any way, your hip flexors have to engage....
4 Tips to Reduce Company Liability and Ensure Your Remote Workforce is Working Safely
Did You Know According to Hartford Insurance, every employees' home office space is viewed no differently than office buildings or storefronts by worker's compensation carriers. And, as such, the employer is likely responsible for any injuries that occur within the...
Is My Home Office Hurting Me? Tips for Improving Your Ergonomic Home Office
Most working Americans spend a majority of their waking hours sitting at their desk. A typical work week for many people looks like sitting in an office for eight hours a day, five days a week. Spending this much time sitting can cause pain and even chronic health...
Employers ARE Responsible for Employee’s Home Office Setups: 4 Cost Effective Tips to Manage Them Proactively
Technically, employers are not required to provide any equipment for their employees' home offices. However, SHRM states that should an injury occur to that employee within their home office, they are covered under your worker's compensation insurance, which will cost...
Half of America’s Workers will Continue Working Remotely Post-Pandemic
Answering the Remote Work / Return to Office Dilemma Post Pandemic with 4 Simple Facts One of the underlying questions employers and employees are asking, is what will the post-pandemic workspace landscape look like? Mike Kind, CEO of StanData providers of tech that...
5 Factors to Consider when Choosing a Sit-Stand Solution
If you're reading this article, you are most likely tired of sitting at a desk all day long and are ready for a change. A sit-stand solution is a great way to get a little extra movement during the day and improve your focus, productivity, and overall health. As you...
Employer Responsibility for Remote Workers
As an employer, it is vital to keep your employees safe and healthy. You take responsibility for your employees when they work in the office, and the same applies to when they work from home. Your organization still needs to comply with health and safety legislation,...