Beyond Ergo

15/05/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 "𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘁𝘆" 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 | 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗪𝗛𝗦 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗺𝗯? 💣
Recent updates to the WHS Act (Sections 19 & 28) mean that computer-based work is no longer just a "wellbeing" concern—it’s a legal one. Sustained awkward postures and repetitive movements are now explicitly classified as hazardous manual tasks. If your agents are still relying on a yearly online checklist, your organisation may be exposed to significant regulatory risk and compensation liability.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 (𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲) 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀—𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆.

Don't wait for the cost of inaction to hit your bottom line. Download the white paper and reach out to Dr. Liz Kirk (PhD) to learn how to extend your training into lasting, self-care competencies.

What if the biggest hidden cost in your ifiice or contact centre isn’t absenteeism… but the health risks your team works through every day?As screen time, hy...

15/05/2026

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12/05/2026

You upgraded the chair. You spent the budget. And somehow… you're still sitting like a confused pretzel. 🥨

The problem isn't the chair. It's knowing how to use it.

Most people have no idea where their lumbar support actually sits — and over time, neither does their chair. The backrest slips, the posture shifts, and suddenly that fancy ergonomic investment is just an expensive way to slouch.

In the latest edition of Back to the Furniture, I break down:
✅ How to find your lumbar curve in 30 seconds flat
✅ Why your chair back keeps sinking (and what to do about it)
✅ How to set up even a dining chair for better comfort

Small adjustments. Big difference.

👇 Read The Lord of the Lumbar: The Fellowship of the Chair — link in comments.

Lower back pain is common, often caused by poorly adjusted seating. Discover the simple action to set up lumbar support to decrease back pain and increase comfort, focus.

11/05/2026

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲—𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲.
Most programs:
• Focus on awareness, not behaviour
• Treat physical and psychosocial risks separately
• Ignore how people actually work day-to-day

The result?
Low adoption, minimal impact, and rising injury and fatigue risks.
Only 10% of learning is typically applied on the job, and most wellness programs aren’t even integrated into a broader health strategy

Meanwhile, your workforce is dealing with:
– Longer screen hours
– Higher job demands
– More hybrid work challenges
This isn’t a knowledge problem—it’s a capability gap.

👉 CTA: 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 to uncover the true cost of WHS risks in computer-based work—and what it’s really costing your people, productivity, and bottom line. - 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗼.𝗰𝗼𝗺.𝗮𝘂/𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿.𝗵𝘁𝗺𝗹

𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘳𝘨𝘰 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘨𝘢𝘱 𝘣𝘺 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧-𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬—𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬.

10/05/2026

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽.

Codie Sanchez breaks down the science-backed communication tactics used by top CEOs to speak with clarity, authority, and impact — all in just 15 minutes.

From neuroscience-backed tools to practical techniques like the “3-2-1 Trick,” this talk is packed with insights for leaders who want to influence conversations, coach teams more effectively, and build executive presence.

In fast-paced customer environments, the ability to communicate clearly and confidently can be the difference between managing people and truly leading them.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁...

Watch the talk, choose one tactic to practise this week, and notice how it changes the way your team responds to you. Small communication shifts can create big leadership results.

Link to discover the talk | https://youtu.be/g5JHWPS2NGk?si=S5a0ZQoa3n5p7_aC

Codie Sanchez is an entrepreneur, investor, and one of the most powerful communicators of our time. She has built and scaled multiple businesses, amassed mil...

08/05/2026

𝗜𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗱?
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀.
Most people worry about crossing their legs when sitting.

𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗜’𝗺 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴?
The modern habit of staying still for hours and using laptops flat on the desk.

In my recent interview with ABC Northern Tasmania, we discussed why “Movement is Medicine” has become one of the most important self-care rules for today’s computer users.

There’s no such thing as a perfect posture. The real problem is staying in one position for too long — especially that forward “tech neck” posture created by laptops sitting flat on the work surface.

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼:
• Neck and shoulder strain
• Headaches and fatigue
• Reduced blood flow
• Persistent stiffness and discomfort
• Increased long-term spinal stress

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.
Keep moving. Keep noticing. And if you use a laptop regularly, raise the screen and rethink how you work before discomfort becomes damage.

05/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗻𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿)

We’ve optimised everything in our workplaces—except the health risks of the work itself.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 “𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸,” 𝘆𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. Musculoskeletal disorders alone account for 60% of serious workers’ compensation claims and cost billions in lost productivity, absenteeism and turnover

Add to that digital eye strain, chronic pain and psychosocial stress—and you’ve got a slow, compounding productivity drain most businesses aren’t even measuring.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿:

Presenteeism can account for up to 60% of lost productivity. People are at work—but not performing.

For time-poor HR and WHS leaders, this isn’t another “wellbeing initiative.”

It’s a core business risk hiding in plain sight.

👉 CTA: 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 to uncover the true cost of WHS risks in computer-based work—and what it’s really costing your people, productivity, and bottom line. | https://training.beyondergo.com.au/white-paper.html

02/05/2026

𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴? 📉
Research suggests that only 10% of standard ergonomic training is ever applied. This is because ergonomics is not just about the workstation—it’s about the worker. Without building personal capability, even the most expensive equipment will fail to prevent injury under real-world pressure.

We have just released a new slide deck (illustrated in a unique black and white pencil drawing style) that breaks down why it is time to move beyond the checklist and toward active self-care skills.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀:
• A Global Issue: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a primary occupational health concern for desk-based professionals worldwide.
• The Sedentary Risk: Prolonged sitting and poor posture exert excessive strain on the neck, shoulders, and lower back.
• The Solution is Skills-Based: Evidence shows that ergonomic interventions are most effective when they combine workstation adjustments with postural awareness training and core strengthening.
• Proactive Care: Implementing targeted training programs can improve well-being and stop work-related issues before they become severe or chronic.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲: For lasting change, awareness must become capability. We must move from merely "knowing" to practising daily behaviours like physical conditioning and postural mindfulness.
Ready to turn insight into action for your team? 🚀

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗿𝗴𝗼 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! Our interactive sessions introduce simple, effective strategies your people can apply immediately—building the strength, awareness, and healthier habits needed for peak everyday performance.

01/05/2026

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗘𝗿𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁

A recent critical review on postural and ergonomic training highlights a growing and urgent issue: musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are now one of the most common occupational health problems for desk-based workers.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀?

• Prolonged sitting in poor or static postures places sustained strain on the spine, neck, and shoulders.

• Work habits—not just workstation setup—are a major contributor, including low movement, repetitive tasks, and poor body mechanics.

• Risk is amplified by low physical conditioning, reduced flexibility, and weak core stability.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀?

The evidence is clear—effective interventions go beyond awareness:

• Postural training improves outcomes when it includes dynamic sitting and movement strategies, not just “sit up straight.”

• Programs that incorporate strength, flexibility, and physical activity significantly reduce pain and injury risk.

• Regular movement, micro-breaks, and ergonomic adjustments together deliver measurable improvements in wellbeing and productivity.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀

This research reinforces a critical shift:

👉 Ergonomics is not just about the workstation—it’s about the worker.

It validates why the Beyond Ergo program is deliberately designed to go further by embedding:

• Physical conditioning – building the strength and resilience needed to sustain healthy posture

• Postural mindfulness – developing real-time awareness and self-correction during work

Because without these capabilities, even the best workstation setup will fail under real-world pressure.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲

If we want lasting change:

• Awareness must become capability

• Knowledge must translate into daily behaviour

• Ergonomics must evolve into active self-care skills

That’s where the real impact happens—for both people and performance.

𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

If this resonates, it’s time to move beyond awareness and equip your team with the practical self-care ergonomic behaviours that actually stick. Our interactive Lunch & Learn sessions introduce simple, effective strategies your people can apply immediately—building strength, awareness, and healthier work habits in real time.

✨ Book a session and start transforming ergonomics into everyday performance.

👉 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 https://biomedres.us/fulltexts/BJSTR.MS.ID.010067.php

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) have emerged as a significant occupational health concern globally, particularly among desk-based workers who engage in prolonged periods of sedentary activities. These disorders encompass a range of conditions affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and other...

22/04/2026

Perth researchers have found that reducing the contact food has with plastic packaging and utensils can significantly reduce levels of chemicals within the human body

Trials showed reduced urine levels of plastic chemicals after a week of avoiding contact with plastic products.

What next?
The research team plans to do further research into the health impacts of plastic chemicals.

Perth researchers find levels of plastic chemicals in the body can be reduced within a week by avoiding plastic food packaging and kitchen utensils.