Office Ergo

30 Mar, 26

Celebrate Springs (the season AND the mechanical device)

If you’ve been following along, you know I can’t resist a good pun. Now that spring has sprung, it’s a good time to highlight how mechanical springs are used to support ergonomic design. In ergonomics, springs are often used to control force, maintain optimal working height, absorb vibration, or assist movement. Each of these functions […]
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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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15 Sep, 25

Making Ergonomics Easy to Teach — and Easy to Use

Half of your workplace injuries are strains and sprains — Do half of your safety talks focus on ergonomics? Safety professionals know these injuries drain productivity, morale, and budgets. What if you had ready-to-go, interactive training kits that workers actually remembered and used — and the results were measurable? We’re so confident our microlearning kits […]
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11 Jul, 25

Boosting Workplace Health: Preventing musculoskeletal disorders through better break strategies

Guest article by Dr. Lisa Ramsackal, Chiropractor, Acupuncturist | INNOVA Integrated Wellness Centre As a chiropractor with years of experience treating patients, I see firsthand how musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can quietly undermine employee health, performance, and quality of life. Whether it’s chronic neck tension, lower back pain, or repetitive strain injuries in the wrists and […]
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05 May, 25

Picking the right computer mouse

Why does the mouse matter? by Caleb Leary, B.Sc.(H.K.), AE, Ergonomist How many times do you click, scroll, and move your mouse each day? Whether you’re tackling emails, editing spreadsheets, or falling down a research rabbit hole, your mouse sees a lot of action throughout the day. Using a mouse that doesn’t fit your hand […]
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06 Jan, 25

Online Meeting Overload? Six Ergonomics Strategies

Only a few years ago, virtual meetings were seen as a necessary evil. Meetings often started with audio problems and were frequently interrupted by connection issues. While tech issues haven’t disappeared completely, they don’t frazzle us as much as they used to. Virtual meetings are now viewed more favorably as a way to make better […]
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