How To Sit At Your Desk Properly

Most jobs have a portion of the day in which we are required to sit for one reason or the other.

For some of us, and most of our SuiteWorks community, you may be on the phone or at a computer for extended periods of time, both at work and at home.

There have been numerous studies that conclude that postural distortions can occur from consistent stresses imposed on the body such as long term sitting or repetitive motions. So we all need to be careful and learn to sit properly at the office desk.

For this reason it is important to address how to sit properly at your desk or work station. When addressing the set up of your work area it is important to note the desk, keyboard, monitor, chair, printer and telephone to name just a few factors that can affect your posture.

Choosing a proper set up can limit the amount of stresses imposed on the body and reduce the probability of a problem. Things to focus on include putting the monitor directly in front of your keyboard and at eye level.

Set up of the chair also will affect your posture when sitting. Office chairs typically have adjustable pieces. Make sure to set the chair back height at the appropriate level as well as the arms if you have them. Using a chair that has the right depth from the front of the chair to the back is something commonly overlooked and should be addressed.

The chair height is usually the easiest fix in setting up your office ergonomically. Make sure to use the pneumonic lever to adjust the height of the chair putting you at eye level with the monitor.

If you are suffering from pain or discomfort from a chronic situation that you cannot figure out how to fix, consult your local chiropractor. A chiropractor can help to address your ergonomic problems and any postural distortion that may have been caused as a result.

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SuiteWorks is a world class business centre serving all of central Ontario. Call us today to set up a complimentary Tour and learn how your business can benefit from a flexible office solution including coworking space and virtual offices - Toll Free 1.866.967.5711 or visit our website to find out more about SuiteWorks solutions for your business.

SuiteWorks Recommends Some Great Small Business Apps To Help Our Clients

Here at SuiteWorks we often listen to our small business clients talking about productivity issues and concerns, how to get more things done in a day, and what can make them become more productive.  We've done a little research to help and we've come up with this list of 5 Productivity Apps that any small business will find helpful.

Here are some simple, day-to-day software solutions. Most of these apps work on iOS and Android, some will work on Windows.

Make quick-and-easy notes - Evernote (iOS / Windows / Android)

Evernote is the grandfather of note-taking apps. This product works seamlessly as you move from your mobile device to your desktop, something business professionals increasingly do throughout the day. Whether you want to keep track of an upcoming business trip, save your favorite web pages while you're researching online, or simply share notes with colleagues, Evernote makes it a cinch. The company is so committed to satisfying all types of business users, that they've moved beyond the app world to offer physical products. For example, Evernote-enabled Moleskine journals are a great way to enhance your note-taking experience, so you have the simplicity of pen and paper with the searchability of the Evernote app.

Create and sync lists - Any.do / Cal (iOS / Android)

For most small business owners, each day starts with a long list of tasks. There are a number of apps that will help to organize your daily responsibilities, but award-winning Any.do is starting to rise above the rest. The app lets you quickly and easily add daily to-dos. Select “done” to scratch an item off your list, or defer it to another day. This allows you to play around with your tasks, so you can get them done even if it means moving them a few hours ahead to fit your schedule. The company also offers up an app called Cal, which makes it simple to create tasks within events that can be synced with Any.Do.

Collaborate with colleagues - Quip(iOS / Android

Quip enables you to collaborate with others on documents. The app is a dream for business users who need to work on drafts and edits in real time, and keep in touch with constant updates. As the company says, Quip makes it easy to cut down on email because work groups can be notified on mobile devices as projects change and evolve. The app also works with attachments, and allows you to create and work on documents--even when you're offline.

Connect with industry news - LinkedIn Pulse (iOS / Android

Approximately 22% of online adults use LinkedIn, according to recent findings from the Pew Research Center. The popular social network has evolved from a place to find a new job to a place to connect to the latest news from thought leaders and influencers. With the company's Pulse app you can personalize your reading experience to get down to the exact type of content you need to help you run a better business. If you're away from the Internet, you can load up your stories beforehand so you can read them when you're offline. What's more, you can share the articles you find to network with other professionals and grow your own LinkedIn community--all within one streamlined download.

Communicate in real time – HipChat (iOS / Android / desktop)

In a world where business professionals struggle on a daily basis to keep up with their email messages, HipChat comes to the rescue. This cross-platform tool makes it a cinch for your entire team to message one-on-one or in groups. Unlike other private messaging services, there is no server technology to maintain. Moreover, the price is right (free for teams of five or less, $2/user every month beyond that). With the company's desktop, mobile, and web apps, everyone in your business can readily be available to participate in a chat. Not only can HipChat help to decrease email messages among your team, it can also help team members communicate more effectively. After all, too many email messages go unanswered--and if they are answered it's often hours or days later, leading to a decrease in overall productivity.