The Dark Side of Rehab Symposium is a fantastic event held annually in Hobart. This great event normally runs alongside dark mofo which is nother event not to miss. Ergoport will be the post symposium networking refreshement sponsor and we are providing give away for this wonderful event.  TAVRP and Dark Side of Rehab 5 Symposium. The Tasmanian Association of Vocational Rehabilitation Providers Incorporated (TAVRP Inc) is the peak body representing professional Occupational Rehabilitation Providers in Tasmania. Formed in 1988, TAVRP Inc has played an active role in the development ..read more

Working from Home in an Ergonomic, Healthy Way Working from home has always been attractive to many but not always feasible for all. That all changed last year when the world took a hit in the form of the COVID-19 pandemic.  With that came the ‘new normal’ for the workforce that saw a huge rise in remote work. It’s clear that these new norms aren’t changing anytime soon.   Remote work is great, but it’s not without its problems. While "home is where the heart is", it isn't always where work can be done comfortably.  You may be surprised, but a dining table and an office ta ..read more

Your tax is probably the last thing on your mind right now. But it's something practical you can control if you're finding life a little bit overwhelming. If you're working from home because of Covid-19, you've probably realised that there are a few extra expenses to consider. Perhaps you've rushed out to buy a new desk for your spare room, some stationery or even a new laptop. And then there's the change to your next round of household bills like power, heating and cooling, as well as internet costs. While some employers will fork out for equipment, or even pay a daily allowance for bills, mo ..read more

We have compiled 5 tips for you when working at home to make sure you are ergonomic and productive. 1.  Laptop And Monitor Height The usual sight of people hunched over their tiny laptop, looking down and using the scroll pad as a mouse is still very common everywhere you go. It's time rise that laptop up and save your neck. Laptop stands with adjustable heights are great to get your laptop at the right height for usage. An external mouse and keyboard will help prevent RSI and bring you more joy and productivity when working. The general rule for screen positioning for monitors was to have ..read more

The ability to maintain good posture has a lot to do with your work environment. While establishing a stretching routine and an hourly posture correction Microstep can do wonders for your back and general well-being, at the end of the day, it’s much harder to sustain a neutral spine or other elements of good posture if your office setup won’t support them. Below are three tips that will make your workspace work for you, and put you on a fast track to improved posture Adjust your furniture height A healthy workspace consists of furniture that accommodates your specific size and shape, Alan H ..read more

With employee turnover higher than ever despite innovative company policies (from unlimited vacation to paternity leave to generous stock option plans) becoming commonplace, it can be challenging to keep talented team members productive, engaged and happy. In fact, according to a recent Gallup poll, only 34% of American workers feel engaged at their workplace, and most unengaged workers eventually either leave, are let go, or are a threat to a healthy company culture. What’s the key to enhancing employee productivity and incentivizing them enough to perform at their very best, day in and day ..read more

Every year in the United States, there are approximately 735,000 heart attacks [1]. I the United Kingdom, there are more than 100,000 hear attacks per annum [2]. Many countries around the globe are experiencing a rise in obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and coronary heart disease. These medical conditions can lead to myocardial infarctions, or heart attacks.     It is well known that work stress is a factor in coronary heart disease [3] [4]. In the classic Framingham heart study in the USA during the 1970’s, researchers administered a 300-item psychosocial questionnaire to 1,674 coronar ..read more