The best posture is the next posture… or is it?
by Joanne Allpress – Senior Ergonomics Consultant If you’ve ever looked into ergonomics or musculoskeletal health, you’ve probably come across the phrase: “The best posture is the next posture.” It’s a message that has become increasingly popular, particularly amongst healthcare professionals specialising in musculoskeletal health, and for good reason. The idea is simple: our bodies are designed to move, and staying in one […]
The Changing Pace of Work (Part 1): How task analysis has evolved
by Joanne Allpress – Senior Ergonomics Consultant When people think of a DSE assessment, they often think about chairs, desks, screens, and posture. However, one of the most important aspects of any ergonomics assessment is understanding the task itself. In fact, one of the things I find myself explaining most often during assessments is that I […]
Reasonable adjustments for DSE users – it’s not always about the chair or desk
When discussing Display Screen Equipment (DSE) adjustments, the conversation can quickly focus on chairs, desks, or specialist peripherals. While equipment can absolutely play an important role, effective reasonable adjustments are often broader than furniture alone. In many cases, the biggest improvements come from changing how someone works, rather than simply what they work with. Reasonable adjustments can include: Flexible break […]
The Ghost at the Desk: Britain’s Presenteeism Crisis and What We Can Actually Do About It..
By Eilidh Stewart-Barritt, COO Inspired Ergonomics Every day, millions of people drag themselves to work, physically present but mentally somewhere between their bed and a GP waiting room. Whether you run a five-person accountancy firm in Sheffield, manage a hospice in Hertfordshire, or lead a team of 5,000 in a Whitehall department, the cost of […]
Nichola Adams Joins the Conversation on BBC Radio
There’s something powerful about hearing important conversations discussed out loud. Recently, our founder, Nichola Adams, was invited to speak on BBC Radio, sharing her expertise on ergonomics, workplace wellbeing and the growing impact our working environments have on both physical and mental health. You can listen to the interview here:BBC Sounds Interview For Nichola, this […]
“Homeworker Chair” Explained: What It Really Means (and Should You Use One in the Office?)
Blog written by Joanne Allpress, Senior Ergonomics Consultant A “homeworker chair” isn’t just a post-COVID trend, it’s a practical, cost-effective type of task chair that became far more visible during the rise of remote work. Designed to balance affordability, comfort (and often home-friendly aesthetics), these chairs also meet strict UK fire safety standards typically using CMHR […]
Wrist Pain and DSE: Is a Vertical Mouse Always the Answer?
By Joanne Allpress – Wrist Pain and DSE: Is a Vertical Mouse Always the Answer? This is a topic we’ve been discussing more frequently lately, so we thought it would be helpful to pull together some guidance and share it in this week’s article. “An employee has reported wrist pain on their DSE self-assessment — […]
Ergonomics for Neurodivergents: Could the future of inclusive work start with human factors science?
Blog written by Eilidh – Ergonomics for Neurodivergents: Could the future of inclusive work start with human factors science? It’s Neurodiversity Celebration week, and I have been thinking a lot about the challenges currently faced in the workplace by neurodivergent people and the organisations they work for, not least because professionally, it is my […]
Why Fresh Perspectives Matter in Ergonomics – Even at Home
Why Fresh Perspectives Matter in Ergonomics – Even at Home by Joanne Allpress When I moved house recently, I was excited to create a comfortable space for my home office. As an ergonomist, I knew exactly what I should do: ensure adequate lighting with suitable window coverings, make sure my sit-stand desk could rise to my standing elbow height, position my […]
Beyond the Chair: Why January Discomfort Isn’t Always a Workstation Problem
Beyond the Chair: Why January Discomfort Isn’t Always a Workstation Problem By: Nichola Adams We are heading towards the end of January, and we’re already getting familiar messages from our clients’ employees:“I’ve been back less than four weeks and my back is killing me”“Everything aches and I can’t focus” As ergonomists, we understand the first […]
Body doubling at work: why it consistently outperforms other ADHD strategies
Body doubling at work: why it consistently outperforms other ADHD strategies Despite the abundance of productivity apps, planners and techniques available, one strategy keeps quietly rising to the top in ADHD workplaces: Body doubling. In a large international reader survey conducted by ADDitude Magazine in 2025, adults with ADHD rated body doubling as the most […]
‘Text Neck’ – What Is It and How Can We Stop It?
With the ever increasing reliance on technology in the workplace, particularly with hybrid working now in full swing, it’s no secret that a significant amount of time is spent hunched over smartphones, tablets and laptops. However, this has given rise to a growing concern amongst the health and wellbeing community known as ‘text neck’ This […]