A new study is challenging the common assumption that video conferencing is better than audio-only communication for collaborative group activities.
Work smarter: The science improving your home-office
The pandemic means many of us may be spending our days videoconferencing in a home office. A growing number of researchers and designers are offering solutions to help us work smarter, not harder. From ways to avoid “Zoom fatigue” to microbreaks and nifty workstations, here is a selection of tips to make home-work easier.
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The research suggests there are four key factors that make videoconferencing so uniquely tiring, and some simple solutions can reduce exhaustion.
The research suggests employees are more engaged and less fatigued when given the freedom to take brief "microbreaks" whenever they feel the need throughout a workday.
Laws around the world are increasingly trying to grapple with the impact of digital technologies eroding the work/home separation.
The DropTop fold-down desk is packed with everything needed for a hard day at the home office, and can be stylishly stowed away behind a photo or artwork when knock-off time arrives.
A wide-ranging new study suggests that regularly splitting up this sitting time can make a difference, with those that do so experiencing a lower risk of death.