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3 images showing the effects of supportive footwear, heels, and barefeet

11 Sep, 23

assessment, best practices, Ergo at home, footwear, News, Office Ergo

Elevate office comfort: The surprising impact of footwear on ergonomics

Office footwear may appear to be an unconventional topic for an ergonomics blog, but shoes are quite important in creating a comfortable and productive workspace. While industrial and non-slip footwear are more commonly associated with ergonomics, what you wear on your feet during office hours can impact your overall well-being and work efficiency. Why your […]

23 Jan, 23

best practices, Design, Office Ergo

Product review: Vertical mouse is a hit!

I’ve been using a vertical mouse for a month now, so I thought I’d share my anecdotal findings. I chose the “Logitech Lift”, shown above left. Prior to adopting this new pet, I was using a Microsoft mouse, shown above right. First off, shopping for mice is difficult, particularly if you want to use the […]

03 Aug, 21

cognitive, Design, Office Ergo, research, techniques

QWERTY is a word, and sometimes a philosophy

Scrabble is a great rainy-day cottage activity, and one that I can occasionally win, so we play it a lot. The next time you’re stuck with a Q and can’t find a U, try for QWERTY, which apparently is a word. The QWERTY keyboard is named for the five top left characters on the letter […]

12 Jul, 21

News

What happens when Canadians WFH?

Is working from home more helpful than harmful? What have Canadians found? On June 28, I attended a webinar hosted by the Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness and Performance (CISWP, at Conestoga College in Kitchener). They opened the webinar by noting that research is inconsistent concerning the benefits and disadvantages of working from home (WFH). […]

15 Jan, 20

anthropometry, ergonomics of ergonomics, News, Office Ergo

We love work!

“I like work, it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours.” Jerome K. Jerome, 1889 Jerome Jerome was not an ergonomist, but he could have been. Like him, we like to watch people work – we like figuring out what they are doing, and why. We like to understand why different […]

07 Oct, 19

News

Global Ergo Month

Looking for a way to celebrate ergonomics? Fill out our survey and you’ll receive a free ergo awareness puzzle to share with your co-workers. You’ll also be entered into a draw for a sit/stand table and some ergo swag. (See survey for contest details.)

News, Office Ergo

Mouse, mole, or rat? How to choose and tame the best desk rodent for your hand

Most people start out with a “standard” mouse, which, to be fair, fits most people quite satisfactorily. However, if a mouse doesn’t fit your hand, the computer sales person isn’t going to be the one to tell you. How do you know if a mouse is right for you? Maybe you’d be better off with […]

30 Jul, 18

anthropometry, Design, Ergo at home, News, Office Ergo

How to keep your existing office furniture and make it a sit/stand desk

If you have furniture in your home office that you want to keep, but you’re yearning for the option to stand, you might be considering some portable products. Desk top models that sit on top of an existing desk typically make the typing surface too high for sitting, because most existing desks are already too […]

office

Elevate office comfort: The surprising impact of footwear on ergonomics

Product review: Vertical mouse is a hit!

QWERTY is a word, and sometimes a philosophy

What happens when Canadians WFH?

We love work!

Global Ergo Month

Mouse, mole, or rat? How to choose and tame the best desk rodent for your hand

How to keep your existing office furniture and make it a sit/stand desk

What is ergonomics?

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