With nearly 55 million children homeschooling due to COVID-19, and reports of this continuing for some time, children are spending more time on the computer, tablets and phones to get their work done. Creating a work area for your child that comfortable and ergonomically sound...
Over the past 3 weeks, we have given umpteen webinars and conducted another umpteen virtual evaluations and I can tell you this first hand, there's working from home and then there's COVID-19 working from home which is an entirely different creature. So, to help everyone navigate...
For all of my fellow dog lovers out there, this post is for you. I am lucky to work at home when I'm not consulting or traveling. And I am even luckier to work at home with our awesome pup named Bo. Bo is amazing and...
If you work at home full time or even part time (telecommute), then this post is for you! While working at home sounds like a luxury (and in many ways it is), it can be fraught with challenges that can affect your productivity as well...
Our recent series helping you to choose the right keyboard, mouse and monitor set up has been a great success! [Choosing the Right Keyboard, Choosing the Right Mouse & Monitor Madness] And for good reason, we all want to be comfortable while we work! And...
Yahoo's recent stand on their Work-At-Home policy has fired up some mighty heated debates across the globe. As the discussion on the Pro's and Con's of this edict continue, I feel compelled to weigh in. Working at home isn't for everyone, but for those of...
How far from my monitor should I be? Do I need a footrest? Where do I place my mouse? Do I need a keyboard tray? How do I adjust my lumbar support? These and many other “ergonomic” questions are both profound and yet, confound many...
While everyone wants to be ergo savvy and avoid aches and pains while working, not everyone has a big budget to work with. Over the years, PBE has had the luxury of working with companies with big budgets, as well as companies whose motto was: “improvise!” Here...
As technology advances, allowing for flexible work spaces, companies around the world are embracing "work anywhere" programs. And while these programs have terrific benefits with regards to cost savings, reducing carbon footprints and attracting talent, these programs are also presenting very real ergonomic challenges...