DISABILITY DAYS DUE TO BACK PAIN

Back pain can have many causes, ranging from poor posture and stress to poorly designed workflows. The good news is that clever kitchen planning that takes full account of ergonomics can improve employees' health and reduce the rate of absenteeism. Click here to read the full article.

6 TIPS FOR A STRONG BACK

People who dislike or never exercise are particularly likely to suffer from back pain. Just one hour of exercise per week will help to reduce pain. Getting your body moving is one of the best things you can do to combat back problems. Getting moving has positive effects in two respects: exercise both strengthens back muscles and relieves stress.

1. IMPROVING WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Healthy and motivated employees are a big plus for food-service businesses. For this reason, modern employers should improve the work-life balance of their employees. You might think of flexible working hours, time for further training and childcare but support and funding for sports and fitness (e.g. attending a gym which offers classes to strengthen the back) is also an aspect that can make an employer attractive.