Five simple ways to reduce stress in the workplace

Reducing stress at the office will help you be healthier and much more productive. Here are some simple tips for making the workplace more enriching and less stressful.

Move around during the day.
Sitting for long periods of time in front of the PC can give you headaches and cause stiffness. Find the time for a couple of short walks outside throughout the course of the day. Nothing too crazy – just 10 minutes each will do the job.

Don’t each lunch at your desk.
Break up your day and get out of the cube. Grab that sandwich you made at home and enjoy some natural light – no matter what the weather is like outside.

Clean up your workspace.
A messy desk drains your motivation. Getting organized makes you feel like you can take on the world! Create Inboxes and Outboxes and do everything you can to streamline the area.

Eat healthier snacks.
Stop the endless trips to the vending machine throughout the day. Trust us, there’s nothing good for you in there! Bring fruits and veggies from home, and always keep them within arm’s reach so they’re there when you get the urge to snack.

Head home.
Your health at the office depends on how well you can strike a balance between work and family. Really, is there anything that can’t wait until morning? And besides, at the end of the day, you’re tired and not operating all cylinders. Go home and get some much needed rejuvenation from the ones you love.



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Office Seating Tips: How to Get into the Hot Seat

Every now and then you take stock of your office furnishings. Some equipment need repairs, a few desks have to be replaced, that room requires a painting and so forth. However, the seating is usually accepted as being OK, because they aren't torn, they still swivel, and the wheels move. This thought, although common, is very wrong. What should also be examined on the office chair are the following points.

What is the condition of the foam? Is this the proper height required? Does it offer lumbar support? Do the arms adjust to the position needed for using the keyboard? There is another very important aspect to keep in mind when evaluating your office environment. The chairs that were purchased way back do not have the important options that are available today. Also, the person using the chair is not the same one as the original user. Each person's body needs support, and every one is unique at which point their body requires the support. A person who is big and tall will not be comfortable using a chair that was used by an average-sized individual.

A good office chair, whether for the executive or the manager or task chair, with the proper adjustments can now be found at very affordable pricing. By procuring comfortable seating for the people in your organization, you will see benefits. They will be more productive workers. There will be fewer trips to the coffee machines. And possibly less sick leave. Most importantly, you will have a happy work force.