Ergonomic Tip of The Week: Holiday Shopping

You might think that wearing wireless headsets and other ergonomic office products is one of the few improvements you can make to your life. In fact, there is a lot that you can do to improve your health and comfort while performing everyday tasks- even at home.

 

The holidays are just around the corner and you’re ambitiously heading to the stores to purchase gifts for all the people on your list. Before leaving on your shopping expedition, think about wearing comfortable shoes that will support your feet and help you maintain good posture as you brave the crowds. If you are heading to a shopping centre, use the coat check service to take some relief from the weight of your winter jacket.

 

Now that you’re back home and feeling great about having accomplished your gift shopping, the hard work begins: writing cards and wrapping a mountain of presents. You will be writing, folding, and cutting a lot of wrapping paper, and that can lead to strain and repetitive stress injuries.

 

Here are some tips to help you with gift wrapping and card writing during the holidays:

 

1. Watch for writer’s cramp and repetitive stress injuries to your wrist. Use a pen that does not require much pressure to write and take breaks between batches of cards.
2. Keep the lighting bright to avoid eye strain.
3. Use scissors that fit your hand. Children’s scissors are not large enough for you; buy new scissors that fit comfortably. They’ll be nice and sharp, too!
4. Bend at the knees while picking up large boxes.
5. Routinely stretch your back and neck; working hunched over at a table can cause strain to your upper body.

Have fun and pace yourself: who says taking breaks can’t come with egg nog?

Fun Free Family Events in GTA: Santa Clause Parade

What’s On This Weekend: Santa Claus Parade in Toronto!

For those of you looking to get into the spirit of the holidays, make your way to the Yonge-Dundas Square this Sunday November 16 for the larger-than-life Santa Claus Parade! The Parade starts at 12:30pm but arrive early for a free grab ‘n go breakfast for the first 5,000 people to arrive at the square. There will also be live entertainment with a magician, Celebrity Clown, face painting, a live band, team mascots and celebrity photos and autographs. To view the complete Santa Claus Parade route map visit www.toronto.com.

For those of you wishing to stay in or visit the Mississauga area, may we suggest these fun events:

The Kidbits Professional Book Fair continues this weekend through to November 23 at the Central Library at 310 Burnhanthorpe Rd. W. Stop in with the whole family and see what your local library has to offer!

Come and check out the “Voices and the Band” live show at the Clarington pub this Saturday evening, November 15, for some great music, food, and drinks. Everyone is welcome! The show starts at 9pm and is free.

The Clarington Pub is located at 2157 Royal Windsor Drive, Mississauga, ON. For more details about the “Voices” show, contact Stella Rezgo at 416-457-8428.

May we also recommend the Diwali Show 2008 presented by Shree Prajapati Mandal. The show takes place Sunday, November 16, at 2pm at Hammerson Hall. Come and enjoy local community dancing and singing in celebration of cultural heritage. For tickets, call the box office at (905) 306-6000. Ticket prices are $15 / $20 / $25.

So it is time to drop your headsets, head out of the office, and enjoy the fun events happening in Toronto and Mississauga!

Recall Notice: Battery for 9120 Wireless Headset

Hi everyone, I just wanted to give a quick heads up that GN Netcom has recalled the battery for the 9120 Wireless headset. Plantronics is offering a $50 rebate on their wireless headset if you trade in a GN Netcom wireless headset. Also, we at Headset Express will provide our customers with a FREE Headset Express replacement battery for your GN Netcom 9120 or we can do the trade in for you with Plantronics.

Contact us for more information!