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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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