Health & Wellness
Workplace Resolutions for 2019
Traditionally, people take time out in a new year to reflect on what they’d like to change in their life. From there, they make resolutions. For some, it’s to live a healthier lifestyle. Others want to stop an undesirable behavior like smoking or swearing. These are great points of focus for self improvement, but people…
Read MoreHow to Get Your Boss to Buy You a Standing Desk for Work
You’ve done your research. You want a stand up desk. But how will you convince your boss to buy one for you? Below are some ideas for a strategy to make your case. Start with the benefits of a sit stand desk A healthy (and happy) employee is something that employers want. Standing desks are said…
Read MoreThe 9 Best Brain Foods to Boost Office Productivity
You’re at work, and you get a sudden case of the afternoon munchies. Do you grab a soda and a bag of chips, or do you reach for a healthier snack? What you put into your body can impact your entire day and night. If you are more of a health-conscious person, here is a…
Read MoreWhat to Consider When Purchasing Office Chairs
Not all office chairs are created equal. Whether you’re looking to purchase one chair or hundreds, there are some factors to consider before you finalize your seating selection. We’ve created a quick guide that includes eight tips to help you find the best chair for your budget while avoiding pitfalls that can negatively impact your…
Read More9 Tips for Overcoming Workplace Noise
When you work in a busy office with lots of cubicles, the background noise can make it difficult to concentrate. Imagine this; the person on your right is on a phone call, the person on your left is playing their new favorite song for the third time in a row, and the person directly across from…
Read MoreSit Stand Stations and Ergonomics
The phrase “sitting is the new smoking” has been bandied about in the professional world for over a decade. Now, some companies are even going so far as to purchase sit-stand stations, also known as variable height or adjustable tables, for their employees. But is there really a difference between sitting and standing desks, beyond…
Read MoreWhat does “GREENGUARD Certified” mean?
In the description of many of our products, you’ll notice the words, “GREENGUARD Certified”. But what does it mean to you? When you see the words, GREENGUARD Certified, it means that the product has met some of the world’s highest standards for low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into indoor air. People spend about 90% of…
Read MoreOctober is Ergonomics Awareness Month
Just about everywhere you go, there are people working on computers: offices, schools, libraries, retail settings, and many other organizations. In these environments, ergonomics play a crucial role in employee comfort, production and overall health. Webster’s defines ergonomics as: an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and…
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