According to recent research, only about half of Canadians with disabilities are employed either full-time or part-time. This statistic can be improved if employers simply make a few changes to their office layout and design. While newer buildings must comply with basic accessibility standards, there are a lot of ways you can make your office more supportive of employees or candidates with physical disabilities or mobility challenges. In fact, you could be missing out on top talent if job seekers are passing up your office because it doesn’t support their needs. Design your office space in a way that allows ...read more...
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To Sit or Stand? Pros and Cons of Standing Desks in the Office
Today, companies are making health a higher priority in the workplace, and part of this effort includes providing more ways for employees to stay active during their work day. The standing desk is one such option that makes it possible to work while standing up, but are they all they’re cracked up to be? Here we’ll explore the pros and cons of standing work stations, so you can decide whether they’re a good fit for your office environment. Pros: Pro: Big Health Advantages Many are calling sitting the new smoking, as too much sitting is linked to health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, and weight ...read more...
