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Africa-Press<\/a> – Rwanda<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>The pandemic has been massively disruptive to the way we work, with businesses initially scrambling to remain productive when staff was forced to work remotely.<\/p>\n

With concerns of a Covid-19 third wave set to hit South Africa, it\u2019s a useful time for employers to take a long-term look at the health of their work-from-home employees, physiotherapist, and founder, of Ergotherapy Solutions, Gary Arenson, suggests.<\/p>\n

Arenson urges employers to support their employees\u2019 health in the \u2018new normal.\u2019<\/p>\n

South Africans work on average a staggering 2209 hours per annum on average \u2013 43 hours a week \u2013 some of the longest working hours in the world, according to Our World in Data.<\/p>\n

In the work-from-home situation, many workers are sitting for long periods at makeshift desks.<\/p>\n

Across South Africa, the number of patients seeking relief from work-related back and neck injuries and pain from physiotherapists and chiropractors has surged, according to Arenson.<\/p>\n

Arenson recommends that employers expand their thinking about \u2018workplace wellness\u2019.<\/p>\n

He suggests that employers start investing in creating functional and comfortable working environments, wherever they physically work.<\/p>\n

How can employers support their employees in this \u2018new normal?\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

Investing in ergonomic workstations is the best way to do it, according to Arenson.<\/p>\n

An ergonomic workstation promotes good posture, while all the work equipment is arranged in a way, that prevents injury and is well within reach and use.<\/p>\n

These small changes can make big impacts, such as reducing illness and absenteeism and increasing productivity.<\/p>\n

\u201cVisionary leaders understand that investing in the right equipment is an investment in employees and that it can benefit the bottom line,\u201d Arenson said.<\/p>\n

Ergotherapy Solutions has a team of ergonomic experts made up of experienced physiotherapists who are passionate about providing solutions for every workplace imaginable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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