Research shows that for years there has been an increase in physical complaints related to screen usage. The complaints that occur most frequently are RSI complaints. In the Netherlands about 3.2 million workers suffer from RSI. But what exactly is RSI and how can you prevent these complaints? And what makes break software a weapon in the fight against RSI?Read more
What feels better: watching an hour of TV or swimming laps? I have to admit, the latter sounds tiring and I sometimes have to push myself to go to the pool after a long day. But afterwards, my body is grateful. Strangely enough, I feel fitter!Read more
Do you suffer from headaches or tired aching muscles after a long day working from home? Then you are not the only one. According to a survey by the Dutch trade union CNV, 41% of home workers have suffered more physical complaints since they started working from home because of corona. Almost 1 in 10 home workers visits the physiotherapist more often.Read more
We sit a lot... Everyone knows that we spend a large part of the day sitting. Did you know that the Netherlands is an European champion of sitting? In no other country does such a large proportion (62%) of the population sit for more than 5.5 hours a day. And now that we work from home en masse, it appears that the number of sitting hours has even increased.Read more
In recent years, the offices have been rapidly furnished with sit-stand desks and other tools to enable people to work healthily. Due to corona many people have now been forced to work. Working from home has its advantages and disadvantages.Read more
Did you know that a keyboard is often a source of bacteria? Especially now that more and more offices are working with flexible workplaces and each time someone else is sitting behind the computer. British research has shown that on average a keyboard contains 400 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. This has been confirmed by a study by Kimberly-Clark Professional. This study showed, among other things, that your workplace is much dirtier than you would think. Samples were examined from thousands of workplaces in different sectors. Most keyboards were found to contain so much bacteria that you can officially call them “dirty”.Read more
If you don't have a vital job that requires you to be present on-site, you've probably been working from home for a few weeks. The office normally has everything ready for you. And you slide right into your workplace in the morning. At home, this may not be so easy. In a short period of time you had to transform a space in your home into a workplace with the resources you have at home. If you don't have an ergonomic workplace, you might start to notice minor aches and pains in your body right now. But what exactly fits an ergonomic home workplace? One component that should not be missing, in any case, is a laptop stand.Read more
Do you have to work from home too? Then it is important to pay attention to your workplace. Because with a healthy home workplace you can work comfortably and efficiently and prevent annoying complaints in your neck, shoulders or wrists. Read more
The main cause of global climate change is the greenhouse gas CO2. Did you know that YOU can have a positive impact on lowering CO2 emissions yourself?Read more
Did you know that the world's top five warmest years consist entirely of the last 5 years? The main cause of this climate change is the greenhouse gas - CO2. Read more