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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>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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