Pandemic Myth-Busting: Results From a Large Pre-post Pandemic Study on Computer Usage & Discomfort
- Room: Champagne 1
- Session Number: OF6
Thursday, November 04, 2021: 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
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Description
We are well into the greatest disruption to office work in modern history. How has our workforce changed? It's tempting to make assumptions based on intuition, and adapt accordingly. But assumptions can be problematic, and it is better to have evidence.
In this presentation, we will present evidence that challenges some beliefs that have developed post pandemic about changed work-patterns. Using our office ergonomic database with over 200 million person-days of data, we will show how 4 large companies in different sectors were uniquely impacted. Finally, we'll discuss how this variation highlights the importance of having a data set specific to your organization to help develop your best approach for minimizing risk.
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Learning Objectives
1. Understand the emerging ergonomic issues and concerns introduced with the shift toward remote work
2. Learn the value of a strong data-driven approach to assess and manage office ergonomic risks, both at the regular office and in remote work environments
3. Explore the ways that software can allow your ergonomics program to be more agile and rapidly adapt this new work environment, without significant additional resources
4. Appreciate how technology can reduce injuries, discomfort and reinforce the level of care your organization is committed to providing its employees.