Active vs Static work desk
Most of us are leading a sedentary life, almost 13 hours; of which over half the time is sitting at work. Too much sitting is not good, making way for the saying, sitting is the new smoking. Before massive computerisation, most people had active...
International Labor Day – respect all workers
Also called International Workers’ Day, International Labor Day is observed on 1st May, or the first Monday in May, every year. It is a paid public holiday in most countries. Promoted by the international labour movement, International Labour Day is a celebration of labourers and...
Fatigue at workplace: role of OH physician
Fatigue is a health risk at workplace; however, it can be managed. Fatigue compromises on worker health, both physical and psychological, which increases chances of poor health, minor unsafe acts, serious accidents and low productivity. Since 1910, with widespread use of electric light, the sleep...
The heat is back and is bad for outdoor workers and politicians
On Monday, 22nd April 2024, a UN research issued a warning that over 2.4 billion workers will be exposed to extreme heat at workplaces due to climate change which will affect more than 70% of world’s workers. Back home, in India, a prominent politician and...
Is the corner cabin cornering the CEO
Its lonely at the top is an old adage. In the world of social media coupled with advances in AI, its lonelier in the corner. The role of a CEO has been around for about a hundred years. The look and feel of a CEO...
A flexible workplace is good for physical and mental health
From the rigid and long work hours amounting to slavery with a horrific workplace during the Industrial Revolution to somewhat lesser rigid work hours before the Covid pandemic, office workers are now having a great time with both flexible work hours as well as a...
Prolonged ‘work from home’ may not be good for mental health
Countries and companies are experimenting with patterns of working as Covid changed the way we look at the working world. The ‘work from home’ during Covid became ‘work from anywhere’ later on. However, it is about 18 months since Covid has almost disappeared, yet many...
Wellness programs fail if workplace is sick
Just as a common cold in any one person can potentially infect others, a workplace can get sick too and infect those occupying it. Making sure that the workplace is healthy before undertaking any wellness programs for workers is necessary for its success. In fact,...
