The average office workers day in 6- 7 hours long. A recent survey into the working habits of these individuals has shown that well over 50 % are continuing to work during their commute and when they get home. Some individual are working up to 2 hours extra each day using IT products such as smartphones and laptops, seeing this as the best way to reduce the daily workload and stress felt in the office each day. People do not usually realise the damage which can be caused by the poor posture encouraged by the use of these devices. Back pain and neck pain are common place in those who pull extra hours regularly alongside stress related illnesses.The call from the general secretary of the Trades Union Congress for workers is that if you feel you have to work from home just to cope with your current workload then speak to your manager as things have clearly got out of hand.
