Ergonomic Office Chairs … Come on, it’s just sitting. Right? Don’t bet your 401(k) on it. Truth be told, sitting is harder on your body than you’d think. From backaches to stiffness, shoulder fatigue to leg cramping, sitting in an ordinary chair is about as comfortable as a blind date. But Kare ergonomic desk chairs are comfortably different. We have designed a full line of innovative, durable, energizing ergonomic chairs that excel at helping your body fight fatigue and stay positively postured. From executive leather chairs for the power-broker executive, to sit stand stools that bring relief to manufacturing line workers, Kare has the ideal ergonomic office chairs to make you cushioned and supported — no matter where you are or what you do.

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After learning about the proper type chair for your body height, lumbar and shoulder support from experts  Craig Stewart and Craig Chasen…you’ll want to check the status of that chair you’re using now.

You have no idea the damage you are doing to your body with the incorrect chair posture and lack of correct lumbar support.  If you are some one that spends hours at a desk at office or home, you need to hear this episode of Ergonomically Speaking!

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Have you tried those kneeling chairs or fit-ball chairs?  How are those workin’ for you?  If you are one of the millions of people that spend the greater part of their work day at a desk sitting down, then you need to hear this.

Does your chair cause you pain in the shoulders, back and neck.  What is the right height for your chair in relation to your desk?  Armrest or NO armrest, extra cushioning or less?

Let the experts on Ergonomically Speaking give you the 411 on your best choices to make your back and your tushie more comfortable through your work day.

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Join Craig Chasen from the Chasen Group and his guest, expert ergonomist, Dan Shafer from Voc Solutions, as they help you understand the causes and effects of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Besides some of the obvious symptoms of Carpal Tunnel, these experts let you in on some little known facts and tips regarding this prevalent workplace injury.  Dan and Craig both agree… that BIGGER is BETTER when it comes to “mousing”.  Listen to this show and learn what you can do to avoid wrist pain and numbness or even painful surgery.

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms that Craig and Dan discuss on this show, you can email the Chasen Group at www.chasengroup.com, OR BETTER YET… have your employer contact the Chasen Group to discuss how workplace injury and safety can be corrected through the proper use of ergonomics in their company!

Spending time with Russ and Sully isn’t all fun and games. Nope. Sometime they get serious. Well, this video isn’t one of them. Get a real good look at the who these guys are from the inside out. No. It’s not x-rated. Enjoy it anyway!

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In this feature from Fox News, Russ and Sully talk about “Cell Phone Etiquette”, “Office Romance” and other critical issues. Enjoy! Oh, and catch the guys on their website….http://bigbizshow.com

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* Spouse disatisfaction

* Many companies opt for the short-term … transition to local staff

GURGAON, INDIA (27 Aug 08) – The rapid global expansion of India-based multinationals and the resulting increase in employee mobility are forcing companies to address policy issues on international assignments, according to a study by Mercer.

Mercer’s report, “Expatriate Management Survey – India”, is based upon contributions from 40 of the largest corporations in India and addresses India-specific nuances and practices as these companies send employees on international assignments.

Mercer’s report, believed to be one of the first to survey companies of Indian origin that are experiencing significant global expansion, identifies the latest international assignment policies for managing a globally mobile group of employees. The report describes expatriate compensation approaches, trends in expatriate allowances and support, and the use of varying assignments (including short term, long term and commuter assignments).

“Organisations are cognisant that international assignments – and, in particular, those which include family relocation – call for significant investments,” says Gangapriya Chakraverti, Business Leader, Information Product Solutions for Mercer India. “They would like to ensure that their investments deliver an acceptable return by carefully choosing only the best people for the assignments and making efforts to retain them during and after the assignments overseas.”

“Interestingly, companies are also looking for ways to reduce costs where possible by hiring local staff instead of making an expatriate assignment, by reducing or eliminating benefits and allowances associated with international transfer, or by looking for alternative ways to address pressing business needs. Thus, companies have been increasingly relying on short-term assignments as an alternative to long-term assignments in light of the complexities entailed in the latter. They have made efforts to streamline policies and minimise exceptions,” Gangapriya added.

“Many employers have been co-sourcing or outsourcing some elements of international assignment administration, to allow them to focus on other strategic imperatives. In order to address ever-evolving business and employee needs, companies are now structuring their international assignment policies based on the nature of the assignment and the importance of the role within the organizational framework,” said Rupam Mishra, who leads Mercer’s global mobility practice in India.

“Some of the most common challenges faced by employers of international assignees are those regarding the competitiveness of expatriate packages, issues with different tax structures and of overall cost containment. This is especially true of companies of Indian origin who find themselves challenged by significant costs, borne to offset international compensation inequity.

While international assignment policies typically contain localisation terms and conditions, companies often deal with localisation on a case by case basis so as not to de-motivate employees. Although acknowledged universally and addressed increasingly, ’softer’ issues such as spouse support measures and repatriation planning still often take second place to daily operational aspects of international assignment management,” Mr. Mishra added.

Excerpts from the “Mercer Expatriate Management Survey – India” report:

* 44% of companies in Mercer’s survey compensate their international assignees for tax differentials.

* Despite spouse dissatisfaction as one of the major factors for failure of international assignments, only 20% of companies surveyed have policies providing spouse support for international assignees.

* 44% of companies surveyed by Mercer in India use the home country balance sheet approach* to determine expatriate compensation.

* All top executives are eligible for a car allowance as compared with fewer than half of international assignees at middle and junior management levels, the survey revealed.

* As a group, only top management assignees are guaranteed education allowances, according to the Mercer survey.

*The Balance Sheet approach is based on the philosophy of maintaining parity in the standard of living of the international assignee across his ‘home’ and ‘host’ country

About Mercer
Mercer is a leading global provider of consulting, outsourcing, and investment services. Mercer works with clients to solve their most complex benefit and human capital issues, designing and helping manage health, retirement, and other benefits. It is a leader in benefits outsourcing. Mercer’s investment services include investment consulting and multi-manager investment management. Mercer’s 18,000 employees are based in more than 40 countries. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., which lists its stock (ticker symbol: MMC) on the New York, Chicago, and London stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.mercer.com.

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The dry statistics are these: millions of people suffer needlessly; and billions of dollars are lost in the workplace every year because of Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) and other stresses and physical strains in the workplace. It doesn’t have to be that way; and our newest host here at Business Buzz Radio, Craig Chasen can help!

Craig Chasen and The Chasen Group are experts in helping businesses and employees save time, money, and pain as their “Ergonomics Guru”. But what is Ergonomics? Funny word for serious business.

Simply speaking, “Ergonomics is a science concerned with the ‘fit’ between people and their work. It takes account of the worker’s capabilities and limitations in seeking to ensure that tasks, equipment, information and the environment suit each worker”. (Thanks to Wikipedia).

As Craig so often says: “Calling-in an Ergonomic Expert is money in the bank; saving lost time and changing unpleasant working conditions for your employees.” While Craig can’t guarantee that your employees will dance around the office like kids, he can help make your workplace more productive!

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