The wellbeing of staff is increasingly important to many organisations. Companies recognise that by improving the workplace environment and demonstrating the importance of staff being comfortable at work, they attract new staff, retain the talent and skills they already have and save on the growing cost of absenteeism caused by ailments brought on by discomfort at work such as musculoskeletal injuries.

Companies who invest in the health and wellbeing of employees see benefits in enhanced employee efficiency, engagement, motivation, morale and consequently productively. According to Dame Carol Black, Policy Adviser on work and health to the UK government, every £1 spent on improving health and wellbeing in the workplace sees a company return of between £3-£6 in productivity gains. It also helps minimise absence-related costs and ensures the business is meeting its obligations to avoid compensation claims. It therefore makes good business sense to ensure that employees have what they need to be as effective as possible.

One of the main reasons for discomfort in the workplace and in particular, musculoskeletal disorders is poor posture and incorrect set up and placing of equipment.  In the short-term poor posture may simply cause discomfort but left unchecked over a prolonged period of time this could result in more chronic musculoskeletal & upper limb disorders including back pain, neck and shoulder pain, carpel tunnel syndrome, eyestrain, headaches, stress, fatigue, RSI & Sciatica.  These injuries are often referred to as slow injuries; the effects building up over a long period of time, ranging from chronic discomfort to acute pain.  Early prevention is crucial and many health problems can easily be avoided by ensuring employees are working comfortably.  This is why we recommend & promote our DSE Assessment service.