This article was originally emailed as issue 163 of our monthly eBulletin at 11:30 on 14/06/2023. You can register here to receive them monthly.
HOW HAVE OUR WORKPLACES CHANGED SINCE THE PANDEMIC?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work. The lockdown-mandated flip to homeworking had a profound impact, not only on how and where we work, but also on work culture, office space design and work-life balance. So, three years out, what have we learned, and what will we take forward? How have our expectations and priorities shifted and what may the future of the physical office look like? [more]
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS TRILOGY
Our mental health webinar series, created and delivered by Robert Manson of Haldane Health, finishes with Part 3 on Wednesday June 21st at 10:00 (postponed from earlier in the month). Managing Stress at Work addresses the main causes and common indicators of stress and concludes with methods for reducing it in the workplace. In doing so, it draws together the themes already raised. Find out more and register for Episode 3 here. If you missed the first two sessions, you can find the recordings on our Webinars on Demand page.
DXT3 MOUSE
I don’t often talk about products in this newsletter but we are getting great feedback about the latest version of the DXT, particularly from a recent survey of DSE assessors. The DXT3 is slightly larger than the DXT2 so suits a bigger hand. It has also had a significant technology upgrade that includes a bespoke app for easy configuration. The precision grip offers an excellent alternative to more traditional vertical mice, especially where accurate and detailed work is required. To find out more, including two explanatory videos, click here. If you want to buy, use code DXTOSMOND10 for a 10% discount..
WOW ERGONOMICS
I spent an entertaining hour with Graham Coath and Steven Howe this month, as guest of the Wow Ergonomics podcast. We had a wide-ranging conversation about, amongst other things, Hybrid Working, the complexity of designing for everyone, neurodiversity and the validity of DSE assessments. I may even have nearly answered some of Graham’s questions! If you would like to know more, the recording can be found here.
WORKPLACE TRENDS – NEXT UK EVENT
I have mentioned the Workplace Trends conference series in the past and much of my thinking evolves from presentations and conversations at these events. The next one is in London on October 18, 2023 and the theme is The Office as a Desired Destination. Ideas about hybrid working continue to evolve and I have mentioned the ‘magnetic office’ before. Put simply, you have to make the office a place people want to attend, whether it’s full- or part-time. Early-bird tickets are available now.
Posted by Guy Osmond 
Osmond Ergonomics 