If you’re petite and your office desk is too tall for you — enough that it’s causing you pain while you work — how much is your employer required to do to make your desk/chair setup more ergonomic? What if you work at a nonprofit? Reader A asks… I wonder if you could address what my work place is required to do … Read More about Petite Office Ergonomics (and: How Does Your Office Handle Ergonomics?)
Staying Cool in a Hot Office
How do you stay cool in an overheated office? Reader L — who notes that she is nowhere near “hot flash” territory — wants some advice on working with some overactive radiators: You’ve written about staying warm in a cold office. What about staying cool in a hot office? The weather outside is frightful, but … Read More about Staying Cool in a Hot Office
Coffee Break – Yoga for Stress Relief DVD
2020 Update: We still stand by this awesome Yoga for Stress Relief DVD — but you can also check out our most recent story on the best streaming workouts to do from home; DownDog’s restorative yoga options are really great! I’m just going to start by saying this: I am not a yoga chick. Part … Read More about Coffee Break – Yoga for Stress Relief DVD
Drawer Drugstore: Toiletries to Keep In The Office
What toiletries do you keep in your desk drawer? We’ve talked about the clothes you keep in the office, the food you nibble on during the workday, and the tech stuff you have to have for the office — but what about toiletries? I have such an established list that, when my brother started his … Read More about Drawer Drugstore: Toiletries to Keep In The Office
Brrr: How to Deal with The Freezing Office Without Mittens or Blankets
Update: We still stand by this advice on how to deal with the freezing office, but you may also want to check out our more recent discussions on the subzero office thanks to summer A/C, as well as the freezing office all winter long. Reader K has an interesting question about cold offices – how … Read More about Brrr: How to Deal with The Freezing Office Without Mittens or Blankets
Open Thread: A Comfortable and Pain-Free Office…
2018 Update: We still think this is a fascinating discussion of how to have a comfortable and pain-free office — but you may want to check out our more recent discussion on how to get better ergonomics at the office. Here’s something we’re curious about: How many of you have picked out your own desk … Read More about Open Thread: A Comfortable and Pain-Free Office…
Office Staples: Toiletry Edition
As hundreds of new lawyers, MBAs, and other professionals head to work for the start of their jobs, we thought we’d round up some supplies that everyone needs in their office. In future editions we’ll tackle office supplies and gadgetry, but for now, here’s what you should pick up on your next trip to Drugstore.com. … Read More about Office Staples: Toiletry Edition
Weekly Round-Up: If you wear it to play, don’t wear it to work
– The Girls in the Beauty Department round up the best pink nail polishes. [Glamour] We totally want the one The Daily Obsession recommended, though (pictured). (Available at Nordstrom.) – Eeek! How did we miss this? “Clothing” arguments for a new legal dress code. We luuuurve the rule that “if you wear it to play, … Read More about Weekly Round-Up: If you wear it to play, don’t wear it to work