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Will Remote Work Become the New Normal?
The Progression and History of Remote Work Remote work is no new invention. It has been around since the 1970s. Now considered the father of remote work, NASA consultant Jack Nilles first worked remotely on a communication system in 1973, almost 50 years ago. By 1987,...
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 Mental Health And Hip Flexor Pain Are Related
It may be hard to believe, but mental and physical health are one in the same. Statistically, one in three people with a health condition that physically alters their life will also have some type of mental health effects in the form of depression or anxiety1. It is...
How does gamification encourage participation in corporate wellness programs?
Obesity is one of the leading causes of death, affecting approximately 42.4% of Americans1. While this is a cause for concern for individuals, it also poses several challenges for companies, specifically when it comes to healthcare expenses. With $190.2 billion spent...
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...