The Bottom Line: Working from Home - Employer Tips

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an abrupt shift in the nature of how and where we work. The sudden shift to “work from home” has been typically done without consideration of two essential elements in the management of work: human factors and ergonomics. Certified ergonomist Blake McGowan outlines tips from Michelle Robertson and Kathleen Mosier, representing the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) and in conjunction with the International Labour Organization (ILO), to help employers support their workers when working from home.

References: Michelle M. Robertson & Kathleen Mosier. Work from home: Human factors/ergonomics considerations for teleworking. 20 April 2020. International Labour Organization (ILO).