Tips for staying healthy at work

Sitting stagnant at a work desk five days every week does not bode well for staff health.

Incorporating measures into your routine to combat the effects of a sedentary workday, such as hitting the gym or getting your five-a-day unfortunately aren’t enough to counteract the damage.

Research collated by Evans Easyspace provides insight into little things we could be doing to keep our hearts healthier.

Richard Morris, CEO at Evans Easyspace, tells HR Grapevine: “The importance of ergonomics cannot be overstated, as poorly designed furniture can cause long lasting damage.  Slouching all day, sitting in a chair that puts pressure on the wrong parts of the spine, and holding elbows incorrectly are all bad habits that can play havoc with workers’ health.