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The Importance of Lighting

The Importance of Lighting

THE IMPORTANCE OF LIGHTING When thinking about lighting in our homes we put a lot of consideration to the different types of lighting. There are many light sources that come into play, Including Natural light, overhead lighting and task lighting. We should not neglect our working environments and when it comes to our working areas at home-lighting in our home office space is just as important as the lighting in a commercial office. Effective lighting should nit be underestimated and can have great benefits to productivity and health these include.  Reduce fatigue and headaches Minimise eye strain and discomfort Increase...

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The Best Desks for you while working at home

The Best Desks for you while working at home

For many years while working from home we would get by, by simply grabbing a chair and pulling it up to a corner of our dining table to carry out the days tasks. Luckily things have now moved on and workers are realising the importance of creating a more thought out area which will help to develop concentration, productivity and will also provide many health benefits.  Gone are the days when a desk is seen as just a desk and the functionality is developing to make even home working desks perform ergonomically and functionally as well as fit in with...

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HYBRID WORKING

HYBRID WORKING

As the lockdown measures in the UK begin to ease and the aim for life to return to 'normal' by the summer. Plans are beginning to be made for the future of the working world and how this may look.  Many businesses are making plans for their staff to return to the office, however, many big names have now confirmed that employees will not return to the office full time to pre- pandemic levels.  Businesses have reported that being forced to implement a work from home structure due to the demands and restrictions of the COVID pandemic has enabled them...

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The Importance of Good Ergonomics When Working From Home

The Importance of Good Ergonomics When Working From Home

Traditionally the links between working and ergonomics has been associated with the office environment, however with more and more people working from home on a long term or permanent basis, either full or part time this is something we should all consider.....Gone are the days of just giving employees a laptop to take home.  Ergonomics in the work environment refers to optimising how we work. It brings together our anatomy, physiology, data, and engineering to help us design a work environment fit for those in it. It mainly involves designing the workplace in a way that is considered best for productivity...

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Routines and Healthy Balance when Working at Home

Routines and Healthy Balance when Working at Home

Try your very best to stick to a regular routine.... When working at home, working hours can merge very easily with your down time. There is a tendency to feel the need to be available all the time. Even if your work doesn’t require it, try and begin and finish working around the same time each day. A routine such as a cup of coffee to signify the start of a working day and a walk around the block to finish the day can help to set boundaries. Communicate.... For a lot of people the pandemic is forcing us into...

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