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New data analysis, on worker injuries published last month by the University of Connecticut, shows a 21% increase in Carpal Tunnel and other injuries compared to during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic. While remote work was unavoidably the norm ‘during’ the Pandemic, data ‘at the time‘ didn’t allow for the passage of time where workers are working in poor ergonomic conditions involving…

Several large-scale studies have been published in recent years confirming irrefutable disruptive health issues, for the average otherwise-healthy population, resulting from sustained static postures particularly involving prolonged sitting at work. Beyond chronic sitting, it’s well-understood how chronic standing is clearly unhealthy also, contributing to lower extremity swelling and venous pooling, higher incidence of varicose veins, lower extremity discomfort and fatigue, lower back pain, and general body and mental fatigue…

Assisting office, remote and hybrid employees to reverse unhealthy and counter-productive high-risk ergonomic behaviors can be challenging – while at the same time is vital to prevent, beyond injuries, unnecessary financial loss from preventable risk exposures and worker disengagement.

So where does a Safety or Wellness professional begin in 2025 when the budget is tight or non-existent? Seasoned professionals know that meaningful results can only be achieved starting with an organization’s process of Continuous Improvement.

April’s release of the 2025 Gallop Workforce Report…

Irrefutable evidence from a large number of Tier One studies over the past decade has been published confirming significant health problems, for the average otherwise-healthy population, resulting from static postures particularly involving prolonged sitting at work. Commenting on the mountain of data, Dr. Karen Basen-Engquist, Ph.D., of the Department of Behavioral Science at MD Anderson Cancer Center stated: “Extended sitting raises your risk for colorectal, ovarian and endometrial cancers. It also increases your risk for obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.”

You probably already know that there have been many studies by Tier One Institutions establishing and confirming how microbreaks are crucial in providing a safety net of mitigation enabling recovery time during work. But how exactly does this all work? What does it mean to our employees and our company financially? Lastly, why are so many of “The Best Companies to Work For” employing this science throughout their enterprise?

“Historically, efforts to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace have focused on physical work factors. However, the relation between MSDs and psychosocial factors, such as excessive workloads and a lack of support, is important. Psychosocial risks can contribute to and exacerbate MSDs, and MSDs can be associated with psychosocial factors.“ That statement is from an EU-OSHA paper…