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Yes, really, there are hazards in the office. But they aren’t what you would expect them to be. They are hiding in plain sight and can have lasting devastating effects. Office Health Hazards to look out for: Keyboard Yup, that’s right, the things you are resting your hands on right now is a major hazard in the office. Improper and prolonged keyboard use can result in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. What is Carpal Tunnel? The Carpal Tunnel is a narrow passageway on the palm side of your wrist made up of nerves and ligaments. The median nerve that runs through this is the culprit, when compressed or pinches it causes severe paint in the wrist. Chair Bad posture resulting from the wrong chair can lead to lower back pain. We sit all day in our offices and it puts a major strain on your back. It’s not always slouching, sitting up […]

So you’ve finally hit it, the proverbial Quarter Life Crisis. The good news is that you are not alone, nearly 80% of people in their mid-twenties to early thirties have admitted to going through a Quarter Life Crisis. So now that you’ve owned up to it, what’s next? How are you supposed to get through this relatively unscathed? This article will go through some reasons why people experience this “crisis” and some tips on how to deal with it. The Quarter Life Crisis Why Do You Feel Like This? There are many possible reasons why someone is feeling a sort of anxiety around their personal or professional life during their mid-twenties and early thirties. People that fall into this age range are often recent graduates or eager professionals looking for their first real-world experiences. A high percentage of people have said that they feel like their career choice is the […]

Being in an office all day can be a very stressful thing. Staying stress-free will help you remain more alert and focused. Here at DataTech Business Centre, we have some tips to help relieve that office stress. Learn to Manage Office Stress 1. Learn to relax Go for a walk, listen to music and stay hydrated. We all get stressed out during parts of the day, by doing some of these things you can help to kick that stress out. Take a quick trip to our break room and grab a quick cup of coffee. 2. Time is on your side Plan, plan and plan. Time is a major factor in workplace stress. We often worry about how we are going to accomplish all our tasks within 8 hours. If you plan well and still can’t get it all done, don’t stress, you have tomorrow. 3. Don’t overload Don’t always […]

No one likes dealing with conflict in the office. However, it is a very important thing to know how to deal with. Here at DataTech we are no strangers to office related conflicts, and we sure know how to deal with it. Let us show you how we deal with conflicts in the office, hopefully, it helps you. More of us are going back to the office in 2021, so we can expect some conflict! Dealing With Conflict Management Acknowledge It Realize that conflict does happen, daily. You cannot hide from office conflicts forever, and it’s better professionally and for your own sanity to recognize that it does happen and running from it will eventually catch up with you. Don’t Wait Like a baking soda volcano, don’t wait until the conflict erupts into something uncontrollable. Get ahead of the problem before it becomes something bigger than it needs to be. […]