I’ve been digging deep into the research on adjustable height desks. Writers/journalists, PR representatives, and even some researchers are claiming that sit-stand desks make us more productive. They don’t. I debunked the claim in a Fast Company piece called The Truth About Standing Desks and Productivity. Adjustable height desks are workstations that allow you to… Read More How Long to Sit or Stand at Work
Studies of treadmill desk show they don’t make knowledge workers any more productive in the short term. But one specific type of employee might reap huge productivity benefits in the long run.… Read More Treadmill Desks Could Increase Productivity, But for Only One Group
Sitting for extended periods of time is bad for our health, muscles, and spines. But is it also bad for productivity? Does productivity drop when we work while standing?… Read More Do Sit-Stand Desks Affect Productivity?
Walking away from the computer every 20-40 minutes used to be one of the most common pieces of advice for office workers. When did we give up on micro breaks, and why?… Read More What Ever Happened to Microbreaks?
Obese workers cost $42.29B in lost productivity. But how much personal productivity are they losing? And can they get it back?… Read More Lose Weight, Gain 24 Days of Productivity
Researchers found that obese workers were less productive than workers who were fitter, both at work and because they missed days of work. What’s really causing it?… Read More Why Are Obese Workers Less Productive?
How does a death in the family or serious illness affect your personal productivity and effort? The answer, as well as how long the effects last, is surprising.… Read More How Much Does Trauma Decrease Productivity?
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