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Osmond Ergonomics & Wellbeing eBulletin: July 2025

Guy Osmond|15/07/2025

This article was originally emailed as issue 188 of our monthly eBulletin at 11:30 on 13/07/2025. You can register here to receive them monthly.

Training: Behind the Words

Following the resounding success of our London event, Leading with Impact: The ROI of Wellbeing and Neuroscience-Driven Leadership, we are running a virtual half-day training session with Allison Leverett-Morris, one of our London speakers. The course is entitled Behind the Words: The Psychological Forces Shaping Wellbeing in Every Workplace. You can learn more about the content and book here. As a subscriber to this eBulletin, you can also benefit from our special VIP discount of £100.00 + VAT. Simply use the code BTW-250911-100 when booking.

If you missed the London event, you can get the presentations in our Previous Events section on this page. You will find some really valuable insights, including wellbeing dashboards to get you started on calculating the ROI of your wellbeing programmes.

Accelerated Outcome

The state of the Access to Work scheme is distressing to watch. With tens of thousands in the system and delays of up to two years, we have been working on an alternative to the service. Our Accelerated Outcome Process (AOP) is quicker, more efficient, less stressful and, for large organisations that do not get full funding, probably cheaper! Find out more.

New Webinars

It’s been a while since we ran any free webinars so our Training Manager, Stuart Entwistle, has introduced some new topics for our monthly sessions. You can find information and register for our August topic Sitting: The Silent Productivity Killer No One Talks About on this page. You’ve just missed the June session but you can find the recording on our Webinars on Demand page by the middle of July.

 

DSE Assessor Training

We have now trained hundreds of assessors and many employers rebook us on a regular basis. Our next open course will be delivered virtually on August 13th, 2025. This unique session is CIEHF-accredited and IIRSM-approved. You can find the content details, full schedule and booking information here.

 

Sandwich Carers

Sometimes a bespoke service becomes a standard offer! A corporate client recently identified the need to support their employees who care for both dependent children and one or more parents. This is a surprisingly large demographic. Our 2 hour session covers mental and physical health guidance for Sandwich Carers to look after both their dependents and themselves effectively. Find out more.

Ergonomics Live: How a Floor Walk Delivered Immediate Impact

The Challenge

A technical team operates in a highly controlled indoor environment, undertaking a combination of intensive screen work and physical tasks involving delicate materials.

Despite having adjustable desks, ergonomic seating, regular DSE assessments and manual handling training, management wanted an independent review to ensure that workstation setups and working habits had not drifted over time.

Our Approach

Osmond Ergonomics & Wellbeing delivered a half-day Ergonomics in Practice Floor Walk, combining:

  • A practical workshop on posture, fatigue and workstation setup
  • One-to-one workstation reviews carried out in the live working environment

Advice was tailored to the team’s specialist equipment, space limitations and physical demands.

The Impact

Out of 14 staff, approximately 50% of workstations were adjusted on the day.

These small but critical changes, including chair height, screen position, and input device placement, immediately reduced strain and improved comfort. The session also refreshed awareness of good working habits, helping prevent the slow return of poor posture that leads to musculoskeletal issues.

Client Feedback

“The session was perfectly pitched for the team. The preparation beforehand made it highly relevant, which is why the team were so engaged.”

Why This Matters

Even in well-managed workplaces, ergonomic drift is common. A simple floor walk delivers quick, measurable improvements that protect wellbeing, reduce injury risk, and boost productivity.

As many services move towards virtual delivery for speed and convenience, this case also highlights the enduring value of being physically present in the working environment. Observing people at work and providing live, individualised feedback allows for nuanced, practical adjustments that simply cannot be replicated remotely.

That’s what makes our floor walking service so valuable and impactful for both individuals and organisations.