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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....
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,...
How to ask your boss for a standing desk
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many employees to work from home for the last four months. While many are starting to go back to the workplace, there are a number of companies such as Google, Facebook, Amazon and Twitter encouraging their workers to remain home at...
Can Sit-Stand Desks Improve Hip Flexor Tightness
Have you ever stood up after a long day at work and felt like your legs were sore? When you perform everyday activities, such as walking your dog, doing the dishes, or vacuuming the floor, do you experience pain in your hips and lower back? If so, you are not the only...
5 Must Have’s to Maximize the Health Benefit of Your Sit-Stand Desk
Sit-stand solutions can provide tremendous health benefits when they are used properly. Studies from both ergonomics and medical journals support the many health claims, but without proper training and guidance, the benefits are hard to attain. Sadly, most sit-stands...
Working from home amidst Covid-19 outbreak
The threat of Coronavirus spreading in the United States has forced the majority of citizens to rethink their daily activities. People are avoiding crowds, canceling travel, not dining out and stocking up on essential supplies. Employees of Amazon, Google and...
Productivity: Can You Afford to Sit All Day?
Despite the ample evidence that sitting too much leads to severe health issues, productivity and profitability improvements have remained anecdotal. There are hundreds of studies published in clinical journals now that have linked sitting more than four hours per day...
Long Road Trip for 2 LifeDesks? Ok!
Dealers! We know that sometimes getting your manufacturers to support you and fix challenges you may have after you've installed their furniture can feel like pulling teeth. We know. We've been there. The principals and management team at Right Height Manufacturing...
Keyboard Trays In Your Way?
LifeDesk Short Brackets may be the answer. The Problem: Height-adjustable desk bases often have crossbars that can block you from installing keyboard trays under your worksurfaces. The Answer: That's why at RightHeight our product designers in Manchester, New...