Experiencing Eye Problems While Working From Home? Here’s Why:
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by EWI Team
11M ago
If you’ve been experiencing eye problems while working from home, you’re not alone. Switching to remote work changed many people’s lighting environments, workstation setups, and created barriers in accessing care and support services.  More than two thirds of those working from home reported new eye problems since leaving the office. But why is that? Experiencing Eye Problems While Working From Home? Here’s Why Let’s start by considering overall screen time; remote workers typically spend an extra two hours in front of screens daily than their on-site counterparts. Much of the time that p ..read more
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​​Preventing and Treating Burnout Syndrome
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by EWI Team
11M ago
Strategies for preventing and treating Burnout Syndrome are needed now more than ever. With the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. five days a week being the norm, most working adults spend up to half of their waking hours working or at work. Coupled with the stress of a potentially long commute, everyday work stress has the chance to be exceptionally high. The recent COVID-19 pandemic and the changing work environments that followed put worker well-being in the limelight. Specifically, mental health and the psychological work environment have moved to the forefront of conversations about work-related ..read more
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Remote Office Ergonomic Assessments: Considering the Benefits
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by Donald MacDonald
11M ago
EWI Works has been completing remote office ergonomic assessments since 2018, long before the pandemic made them commonplace. In fact, while COVID health measures were in place, the majority of our office assessments were completed remotely. Although we were happy to see people in-person once businesses opened up again, we continue to complete lots of remote assessments. A Streamlined Approach to Office Ergonomic Assessments Our approach to completing office ergonomics assessments has evolved over time. Based on client feedback, we have moved away from using an app to collect data. Now clients ..read more
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How Can Your Home Office Work for Your Mental Health?
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by EWI Team
11M ago
How Can Your Home Office Work for Your Mental Health? The change to working from home impacted many people’s mental health. Some saw it as a net positive, while others found that being home left them feeling overworked and isolated from their coworkers. There are many ways working from home affects your mental health, so it’s important to make sure your home office works for you, not against you. Let’s take a look at a few ways your home office can help boost your mental health both during the workday and in your personal life. Promote a Healthy Work-Life Balance When working from home, you ne ..read more
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Computer Vision Syndrome: COVID and the Rise of Eyestrain
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by Linda L. Miller
11M ago
If you work on a computer, chances are you’ve experienced at least one symptom of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) and most of your colleagues have, too. Eyestrain has been on the rise since the pandemic hit, and the reality for most people nowadays is more time at home means more time on phones, computers, and in front of the TV. On top of this, a staggering 75 per cent of those working on a screen at least six hours a day report ocular discomfort – that’s three out of four in your office. What is Computer Vision Syndrome? Computer Vision Syndrome refers to a variety of musculoskeletal and ..read more
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Exploring the physical activity health paradox: Is physical activity at work enough?
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by EWI Team
11M ago
As the world makes its return to in-person employment, the days of confinement at home are over. And while some careers didn’t allow working from home to take place, the vast majority of the population returning to workplaces means the blurred lines between physical activity at home and in the workplace are being redrawn. At-home workouts became the most popular pandemic trend as isolated individuals tried to keep their activity up despite gym closures and stay-at-home orders. But does returning to work mean that these strides toward physical health could take a nosedive? Is the movement done ..read more
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Vision-Based Motion Capture Technology: A New Era for Ergonomics
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by Ali Golabchi
11M ago
Vision-based motion capture technology has entered the realm of ergonomics and it’s making some serious waves. And, it couldn’t have happened without tech developers and ergonomists bringing their respective expertises together. The result? By simply feeding a video of a worker in action into a web-based software, organizations can track and evaluate the ergonomic risks of their operations without the need for any sensors or equipment. This is how PoseChecker works, our proprietary AI-based computer vision algorithm software. Vision-Based Motion Capture Technology: A New Era for Ergonomics The ..read more
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Obesity at Work: Creating Offices for Everyone
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by Stephen Langor
11M ago
Obesity at Work: Creating Offices for Everyone Many offices have employees who are overweight or are obese, yet few are set up to accommodate them. This has knock-on effects on employee productivity, work quality, and well-being. Obesity presents unique challenges for employees in the office, such as increased risk of injury, less suitable equipment, and cognitive impacts. The good news is that people of all shapes and sizes can enjoy comfort at work with the right accommodations. Obesity is typically classified by body mass index (BMI), an index built from the mass and height of a person. In ..read more
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Maintaining Good Sleep Habits Through Time Change
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by EWI Team
11M ago
Maintaining good sleep habits through time change is a twice-yearly struggle for many of us. It’s very common to struggle with sleep or feel like you don’t get enough rest. The clocks jumping back an hour each November doesn’t help, and effects can linger for weeks, even months after. Keeping a regular bedtime and wake up time is a key component of good sleep hygiene. Our body clocks are programmed to go to bed at a certain time every night. If you go to bed at different times, you effectively give yourself jetlag and end up having more trouble falling asleep and waking up. Even though time ch ..read more
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More Than Burnout? 4 Ways Mental Health Issues Can Mask as Work Stress
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by EWI Team
11M ago
More Than Burnout? 4 Ways Mental Health Issues Can Mask as Work Stress For many workplaces, burnout is a common problem. It can attack employee productivity, heighten stress levels, and lower work quality. However, sometimes what looks like a case of being overworked may be something a little more serious. Mental health in the workplace is a real concern. Taking steps to prevent burnout can certainly help, but it’s important to recognize when things have progressed beyond what a vacation can solve. Moreover, burnout and significant mental health issues often exacerbate each other. For example ..read more
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