Author: ergonix

You may have heard the word ‘ergonomics’ in your workplace, particularly if you have an office-based job. But what does ergonomics actually mean? And what are the benefits of good ergonomics? The word ergonomics is defined in the Oxford English Dictionary as “the study of people’s efficiency in their working environment.” Ergonomics in the workplace … Continued

ITV. Back Pain: Britain’s Hidden Crisis? Series 24 Episode 12 Half a million people are experiencing work-related MSK (musculoskeletal) pain. 35% of people spend over 7 hours a day sitting down 80% of people experience low back problems 40% of people take time off work because of back pain A special episode investigates the most … Continued

Feeling ‘stressed’ is something that can easily affect us all in some way. Sometimes we find ourselves in a situation where we’re struggling to keep up with the demands of day-to-day life, juggling family life, work, hobbies and much more on top of that. According to the results of one of the largest studies of … Continued

For the past two years, many of us have adjusted to a complete change in our working lives by switching to home working and now the latest trend of ‘hybrid working’- splitting time between home and the office. According to recent statistics, 26 percent of the adult population plan to continue to work from home … Continued

We all know that feeling too well of the nights starting to draw in, with having shorter and darker days. Gone is the sunshine and spending time outside in the warmth with family and friends. Instead, many of us go to work when it’s dark and leave when it’s dark, meaning sometimes we can go … Continued

They became a craze in recent years, created in an attempt to combat the array of problems that are thought to come with sitting at conventional desks for long periods of time – sometimes for up to ten hours a day with little or no movement. Standing desks are heavily advocated by some users to … Continued

Menopause is a natural part of a woman’s life. But, despite this, it can have a huge impact, with symptoms often being life-changing. With some women forced to leave their jobs because of lack of knowledge and awareness around menopause, employers need to do more to change this culture and make sure women get the … Continued

The length of the working week varies, but with full-time employees often working 40 hours or more a week it’s easy to become stressed and overworked, with many even committing to more hours than they are paid for. This culture can easily lead to burnout, and actually, make you less productive in your role. But … Continued

Working for long periods of time at a workstation with a computer can wreak havoc on your body, sometimes without you even realising the cause. Incorrect positioning of a screen, chairs without suitable support and equipment not in the right place can all lead to postural problems, which often result in a number of ailments … Continued