We know that you know that you should sit up straight and try your best to have good posture, but all too often that's not the case, especially when you are working with your laptop or computer. In fact, if you find yourself slouching or...
If you thought choosing the right keyboard was daunting (see part one of this series), try cruising through the computer options of any big box store (think Best Buy, Office Max, Staples) or go onto Amazon and type in the words computer mouse. Talk about...
For any of you who have followed my 21 Day Workaholic Recovery Plan, you might have noticed that I omitted writing about week 3 of my plan which was dedicated to getting back into a fitness routine. The plan was fairly simple and looked...
We've all been there. Work piles up, so you pull another late night which means a good night's sleep goes out the window. After hitting the snooze button enough times, you drag yourself out of bed, realize it's late, hop in the shower, get dressed,...
We've all been there! A twinge, an ache or an all out back attack. Whatever form it takes, back pain is no fun and can be a real hindrance to your everyday activities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 1 million...
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...
A few years back, while teaching an ergo class called Improving Your “Position” at Work, a student remarked that their company (which shall remain nameless) was so fantastic that they even “gave you a new computer for your home” as part of their new hire...
Remember when you were growing up, how your parents and teachers loved to tell you to sit up straight? And you'd respond by rolling your eyes, sitting up straight (ish) and then two minutes later slumping back down into your chair, only to be reminded again....