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05 Jan, 26

Proof in the Numbers: Ergonomics assessments improve comfort, quality, and retention

Our latest office ergonomics data shows that structured ergonomic assessments significantly reduce discomfort and deliver meaningful business impact. Among employees who completed follow-up surveys, productivity improved by 19%, work quality improved by 3%, and self-reported likelihood of staying in their job for at least another year increased by 40%. These findings reinforce that office ergonomics is not just about comfort; it supports safer work, better performance, and stronger employee retention.
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03 Mar, 25

How and when do we calibrate our gauges?

The routine administrative aspects of an ergonomics consulting business are pretty mundane – renew software licenses and insurance plans, make sure everyone gets their annual training, pay the bills, send the invoices….not the stuff of dreams when I launched this business 30 years ago. Maintaining our equipment isn’t exciting, but it has to be done. […]
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20 Jan, 25

Is Job Rotation the Secret to Fewer Injuries, or Are We Just Playing Musical Chairs?

Job rotation refers to the practice of assigning workers to different jobs throughout the day, most commonly moving from one job to another after breaks and lunch. Job rotation is often touted as a strategy to improve workforce flexibility and reduce injury rates. But does rotating workers between different tasks actually lower the risk of […]
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04 Nov, 24

Our stories: Ergonomics in Food Manufacturing

We work with many clients in the food sector, including bakeries, confectioneries, poultry processors, dairy, mills, and even pet food. In this week’s article, we share a bit of what we’ve learned about ergonomics in food manufacturing. How is this sector unique? One of the unique things about food production is the amount of personal […]
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Outdoor municipal workers face many physical challenges in their day to day work. How can ergonomics help?
28 Jun, 24

Our Stories: Ergonomics Adventures in Municipal Public Works

Municipalities encompass a broad variety of positions, from police to office work, and from long-term care to Zamboni driver. Today, let’s focus specifically on public works. Public works employees perform a wide range of tasks that vary day to day and season to season, making ergonomics planning particularly challenging. This article explores these unique challenges […]
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