The leading edge to office ergonomics offers both internal and external solutions.
Chronic back pain, shoulder and neck tension, eyestrain, headaches or a feeling of exhaustion at the end of a day of work…. Stressed out! Sound familiar? All result in reduced quality of life and decreased productivity.
The development of ergonomically correct office equipment addressed some issues, however, those solutions do not fully solve the problems. Why?The office equipment and environment are external to the user.
The Complete Solution
The furniture is not making the decisions. It is the person on the computer and in the chair.
Patterns can be changed from the outside in (like reconfiguring an office or getting a different chair) and they can be changed from the inside out (being aware of a holding pattern and feeling the difference in release).
Benefits
- increase employee productivity
- reduce stress and tension at work
- optimize performance
- increase productivity
- improve quality of work life
- decrease cost of workers insurance
- decrease absenteeism
- reduce severity, frequency and duration of postural discomfort
Decrease: Costs Increase: Productivity
What does it look like? The physical modification of the space results in a balanced physical space. Then Gilly observes the person in their space. Using a gentle touch and dialogue she heightens awareness and invites a change from tension to flow.
The Menu
1. Shareables = Small group
- Lunch and Learn eight ergonomic elements – physical configuration of workspace.
- Lunch and learn bodymindspirit at work – bringing balance at the office.
2. Main Course = One-on-one
- The Boss External and internal modifications which address the office set up and workplace demands.
- The Tune Up Individualize followup from the lunch and learn to personalize and adjust office space.
3. Sweet!
- Custom: Program to fit company or individual needs.
Testimonial
“When I first met Gilly I was working standing up in my engineering office cubicle because I was experiencing hip pain/problems. I was stressed out and on high blood pressure medication, with my doctor telling me to quit my job. Gilly helped me personalize my work station.
It wasn’t long before I was sitting down at my work station, off the blood pressure medication, and even sleeping better. Gilly is creative and attentive, and can offer you new perspectives…challenging you in ways that can’t help but inspire personal growth.” P.E.