Researchers find sit-stand workstations reduce sitting time by an average of 84 to 116 minutes a day, compared with traditional desks.
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10 wireless tech accessories that make our lives a lot easier — by keeping our homes and desks more organized
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. When I think about the biggest changes in the world of technology over the past 10 years, one that stands out is the global transition to wireless gadgets. […]
A look at the work desks of 7 successful people
Evernote • Zillow Group CEO Spencer Rascoff, Trivago CEO Rolf Schrömgens, and Thrive Global CEO Arianna Huffington are successful business leaders with very different workspaces. • A person’s desk can hint at their personality and work style. • Business Insider reached out to seven successful people to get a glimpse of their workspaces. Zillow Group […]
Airbnb and WeWork team up to find desks for business travelers
There’s one thing a hotel can offer that most Airbnbs can’t: easy access to a conference room and various office amenities. In an effort to make up for that and to entice young professionals to book a rental rather than a hotel room, Airbnb has teamed up with WeWork. According to Bloomberg, corporate customers will […]
WATCH: Future of travel – Airline trials robots that will replace check-in desks
The future of travel encompasses a lot of exciting new changes for the industry. From passport-free security to artificial intelligence vehicles, a lot could change in the next decade. However, one airline has taken the next steps to improve the way passengers fly. Yet there is a catch. Air New Zealand is trialling the new […]
10 Best Affordable Standing Desks for 2017
There are a surplus of articles on the Internet talking about the harmful impact of too much sitting. It increases the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. And somehow, all of the gym sessions and exercises might not offset the health issues caused by sitting too much. Don’t worry, I’m not going to […]
Why hotels could no longer have wardrobes, desks or MINI BARS
One of the best parts of staying in a hotel room is checking to see what is in the mini bar. However, this could all change as hotels reinvent the amenities on offer to keep with the growing traveller trends. Mini bars, desks and wardrobes are all things that could soon be in the past. […]
Almost 40 per cent of Canadians eat lunch at their desks, new research shows
A Dalhousie University researcher suggests that taking time out to eat a meal is becoming a luxury as workplace pressures increase. CBC | Health News
#Wannacry ransomware epidemic could spread as unsuspecting workers return to desks – Europol chief
The virus that downed critical digital infrastructure in the UK’s National Health Service and locked thousands of people out of their computers may be about to get worse, warns the head of Europol. Rob Wainwright, executive director of the European Union’s crime agency, said the spread of the ‘WannaCry’ virus was “unprecedented,” resulting in more […]
