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Can ergonomics in the workplace boost employee retention?

Insperity

These illnesses and injuries cost employers in absenteeism, lost productivity and, quite often, higher insurance premiums. Does Kendall have a desk and office chair, or is she planning to work on her laptop from her couch? But what about employee attrition? That means you need to ask questions about their work arrangements.

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I’m not allowed to buy my own office chair, did I accept an offer the company meant to withdraw, and more

Ask a Manager

I’m not allowed to buy my own office chair. Having big issues with my back pain and several scary looking diagnoses, I asked our manager if I can buy an ergonomic chair with high adjustability and pay for it myself. The answer was “no, I am not sure we are insured for this.” What are my rights and options in this regard?

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hiccups in a meeting, hybrid work but no equipment for home offices, and more

Ask a Manager

Now people are going to need to bring their work from home monitor/chair set-ups to put back in the office, but they’re not going to have work materials for their remote days. They explained they prefer full-time in office, so this equipment policy seems to be promoting people to come in five days per week.