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		<title>Cognitive Ergonomics During a Quarantine – Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:56:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[During this period of self-imposed (or governmental) quarantine many see this as a logistical nightmare and others are having their flexible work dreams realised. Many, I imagine, may also be sat at home thinking “careful what you wish for.” Meme such as “I use to sneak out of my house to go to parties and now I sneak out of parties to go home” are being replaced with “when you try to work from home” meme featuring Professor Robert Kelly when he was being interviewed live on BBC. Working from home (WFH) will present for many an array of challenges that you will be either consciously or unconsciously aware of. This article is a two-part series and addresses a number of ergonomic issues that you may want to be taken into consideration now that you’re working from home. Ergonomics or Human Factors is the study of interactions among humans and other elements of a system with the intent to optimise human wellbeing and overall system performance. (International Ergonomics Association). To help us understand the human system we can break ergonomics down into 3 parts: – Physical – Cognitive – And Social The way these elements work together creates an ‘ergonomic system.’ This article will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don’t Forget People’s Fundamental Human Needs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:50:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[During extensive research, Herman Miller’s research team identified that we fundamentally have 6 needs that need to be met for their health and well-being… I have regularly talked about these in relation to designing and managing workplaces. However – these fundamental needs still apply with many people now working from home. What are you doing to make sure these needs are being met? Achievement We strive for excellence and take pride in our accomplishments &#8211; Achievement is strongly linked to a desire to not only take responsibility for our own work, but also to receive recognition for reaching the necessary standards. Motivation to achieve is at its greatest when the goals are attainable. A sense of achievement correlates with self-esteem, productivity and performance. Autonomy We seek freedom in our actions and decisions &#8211; Autonomy or independence within our sphere of work is connected to job satisfaction and commitment to the organisation. More recently autonomy is the freedom to decide which tasks we will tackle, in which order and in which way, rather than simply on content. So, it might mean taking the time out to think about a project or having the space to discuss an idea with colleagues. However, autonomy must be balanced [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Five Important Tips for Managing Remote Teams</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2020 07:43:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to help your teams stay productive and collaborative Written by Ryan Anderson, VP of Digital Innovation at Herman Miller Five Ways to Help Remote Teams Succeed Understanding the challenges of helping everyone stay connected and engaged. Use web meetings sparingly and rely on tools that keep you connected throughout the day. Make sure important conversations and decisions include remote team members. Get creative with ideas for socialising digitally. Regularly check in with team members and establish outcome-driven performance metrics. Are you new to managing a remote team? I’ve had the chance over the last decade to manage several and to study remote work with some very insightful colleagues from leading tech companies. Based upon those experiences, here are my five best suggestions to get started on the right foot. Understand the Challenge Managing remote work is an inclusion challenge. People are usually quite capable of doing their individual work from anywhere. But the real challenge is helping team members connect, be heard, and feel a sense of purpose and belonging. It’s your job as a manager to help people stay grounded in the bigger picture of what you’re trying to accomplish, and to feel like they are part of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Practice Self-Care While Working from Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 08:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Herman Miller Aeron Chair is the perfect accompaniment to a home office. Why focusing on physical, mental, and emotional health is a must Written by Rebecca Greier Horton, Workplace Well-Being Knowledge Lead at Herman Miller Self-care has been a hot topic in 2020. And now, given the fact that many of us are working from home, it’s even more important. How do we look after our mental, emotional, and physical health while trying to manage the challenges of working remotely? When it comes to WFH, comfort is key. Take time to set up an ergonomic home office. This will help prevent the musculoskeletal disorders that can occur when you work on a laptop for long periods of time, and it will increase your cognitive engagement. So, where to start? Light It Up Select a spot where natural light is your primary light source. Research indicates our sleep cycles and even our hormones are positively affected by this. If your setup is near a window where you can let the fresh air circulate—even better! Police Your Posture Remember that bad posture still counts when you work from home, and that how you sit today will shape your body forever. It’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TIME magazine names Cosm, designed by Studio 7.5 for Herman Miller, one of the 100 Best Inventions of 2019</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 12:33:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Studio 7.5’s elegant task chair, the Cosm, has taken the design world by storm since launching at Salone Del Mobile in 2018. Celebrated for its sophisticated ergonomic design, the Cosm appears to be simplicity itself, yet it took a decade of form-making, engineering and testing to achieve the support, comfort and aesthetics this revolutionary chair offers today. The Cosm has already received numerous awards – this year, it scooped the Green Product Award and the Red Dot Best of the Best Product Design Award in the ‘Office Chairs’ Now TIME magazine has named the Cosm as one of the 100 Best Inventions of 2019, among a slew of inventions that change the way we live, work, play and think about what’s possible. Nominations across a variety of categories were solicited by editors and correspondents across the globe and also online, with each contender scored for factors like originality, effectiveness and influence. The prestigious list honours innovative thinking across disciplines, with the Cosm one of only three items recognised in the Design category. What makes the Cosm so special? As the world’s first chair with an automatic tilt, thanks to its Auto-Harmonic mechanism – ‘smart’ technology situated in the gearbox below [...]]]></description>
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		<title>HERMAN MILLER AND NAUGHTONE TEAM UP TO BRING YOU COMMERCIAL COMFORT</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 08:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Herman Miller has partnered with contemporary British design company naughtone to offer a range of beautifully designed and well-crafted furniture, set to add a stylish touch to any office’s reception, meeting, breakout or café area. Naughtone is all about keeping things simple and creating “Useful Beautiful Furniture”. The company’s entire team is passionate about design and maintaining the excellent quality of their products, and this is proven by its astounding client list including international companies such as Google, Barclays, BMW and Coca-Cola. &#160; All Office, sole distributors of Herman Miller products in South Africa, are now stocking a number of products from the exciting naughtone range. Among them are stylish seating options like the Always Lounge and Hush chairs as well as the Busby chair, which has the look of a luxurious booth. Then there’s Pollen, an award-winning collection of small hexagonal furniture pieces that can be used as seats, tables or side tables, along with beautifully constructed table sets including the Dalby, Trace and Riley, a fresh take on a pull-up table. &#160; For more information about the naughtone range, visit All Office’s showrooms in Cape Town and Johannesburg, call (021) 440 7700 or (011) 262 5792 or visit [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Herman Miller Aeron Chair Review by Lauren Shantall</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2017 11:31:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently sought treatment from a biokineticist after having the unfortunate experience of dislocating my hip and he suggested I invest in a better chair to alleviate some of the discomfort I was feeling during my work day. I decided to give Herman Miller’s iconic Aeron chair a test run for a few weeks to see if it made any difference. Within two hours of placing my order, there was a buzz at the front door and I was presented with a chair. Just a few hours later, a Herman Miller sales representative arrived and asked me about my personal needs and preferences, and assisted me in adjusting the chair to fit my body – talk about personalised service! My regular desk chair is fairly traditional in design and has a mesh back and hard padded seat. The carbon classic weave seat and back of the Aeron took some getting used to at first but I quickly became accustomed to the way it conformed to the shape of my body. I especially appreciated the setting that allows the chair to move as you do, which made standing up effortless and pain-free. Having used the Aeron for a few weeks, I’m [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Introducing the Keyn Chair by Herman Miller, a multipurpose chair for seating.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2017 07:53:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Global design manufacturer Herman Miller, Inc. has partnered with London-based design company forpeople to create the Keyn Chair Group, a range of meeting and side chairs that offer responsive movement and immediate comfort for collaborative spaces. The Keyn Chair Group builds upon Herman Miller’s depth of knowledge in workplace environments and brings the company’s specific expertise in performance seating to a new category. Stephen Perkins, Herman Miller’s Vice President, International Research, Design and Development explains: “From our research, we know that people move around on average of 53 times an hour when seated. Chairs in meeting rooms tend to be inflexible, meaning a user’s natural movement isn’t encouraged or supported. This results in people being less engaged in the meeting as they become more uncomfortable. The Keyn Chair Group is designed to respond to a user’s movement, supporting their body as they move in their seat.” Keyn provides instant-seated comfort through its sculpted one-piece shell design. Included in the design of the chair is Herman Miller’s unique CradleFlex system, which responds to shifts in posture. The back reclines smoothly up to 10 degrees, while simultaneously moving the seat forward. The Keyn Chair Group was designed by London-based design company forpeople, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>In the Hot Seat with Andy Lock, President of Herman Miller International.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2017 07:38:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What sets Herman Miller apart from its competitors in the design and manufacturing industry? Deeply researching on a global basis to understand the trends in our industry and heavily invest in partnering with design talent to produce unique solutions. We are good at telling the future- not just what the market wants but we try to look for innovation in materials and concepts, bringing in things that the market doesn’t know it needs. A brilliant example is the Aeron Chair- the world didn’t know it needed a mesh chair, when we launched it wasn’t recognized as a office chair. Bill Stumpf who we partnered with researched aging, we always try to look for new innovative ideas and designs that will lead the market to a new place and we are always willing to put the money behind making those ideas work. We are also a very people-centered company it&#8217;s more than about making money. Prior to joining Herman Miller you worked as an HR professional, what led you to begin your career at Herman Miller? Her name is Joyce Bateman. I was working in the mining industry and the company was taken over by an organization I didn’t wish to [...]]]></description>
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