With the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of workers suddenly find themselves doing their jobs from home. Although working from home may have initially sounded great (especially that 14-step commute!), by now, you probably see that it can also pose some challenges, including physical, mental, and environmental issues that you may not have anticipated.

Now that the novelty has worn off, it's time to take a more critical look at your home office setup and reevaluate your workspace through the lens of ergonomics to maximize comfort and prevent injury.

Perhaps you have determined the best-dedicated workspace in your home and have set up the equipment you need, but it still feels lacking. Maybe you already had a home office that worked fine for the occasional task, but it is no longer functional now that you are sitting there all day. Even if you think you have this #WFH thing all figured out, there are probably a few steps you could take to make your experience that much better.

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