How much and how long should I sit or stand at my desk? There is no perfect combo for this because everyone is different. Here is what we do know; static standing all the time is harmful for you, and too much sedentary activty, such as sitting, is harmful too. It begs the question, what is the perfect combo? What combination works for you, might not work for the next person. Experts recommend, breaking it up or alternating between positions. This is actually what is best for the body – in its simplest form, we are talking about movement.
Kathleen Utley
Recent Posts
How Much and How Long Should I Sit or Stand at my Desk?
Posted by Kathleen Utley on Mar 19, 2020 3:14:18 PM
Topics: Employee Health, Ergonomics, Brief Overview
It's About To Get Spooky: Adding Monitors to Your Existing Xybix Workstations
Posted by Kathleen Utley on Oct 25, 2019 10:02:05 AM
I don’t mean to scare you, but there is something you should consider when it comes to adding monitors to your Xybix workstations.
We get it, you’re growing, things are changing, we’ve planned for this and so have you. Congrats! Now is the time, and you’ve decided to get some additional monitors for your Xybix workstations.
Topics: Accessories, Features, Pre-Planning, Brief Overview, Customer Service & Troubleshooting
APCO 2019 - Tips, Tricks and Survival Hacks By A Conference Veteran
Posted by Kathleen Utley on Jul 31, 2019 10:45:55 AM
It’s that time again, APCO 2019 - THE conference for public safety communications professionals! If you’re like most, you’ve probably planned out quite a bit of your trip to Baltimore. If it’s your first time, it has been a while or you’ve been before here are a few tips, tricks and survival hacks to making it a successful conference.
Topics: Dispatch, Fun & Morale, Pre-Planning, Brief Overview, Xybix vs. Competitors
Solution to Disruptions & Interruptions: A Status Indicator Light for 911 Dispatch
Posted by Kathleen Utley on May 14, 2019 9:24:16 AM
“I’m on the phone!”
Never has that phrase been more important than when you’re taking a 911 call where your every bit of attention needs to be to the caller on the other end of the phone. You’re responsible for asking questions, gathering information on the emergency as well as dispatching fire, police or an ambulance. Heck, that’s a lot of pressure! Not to mention, you’re also being recorded on the line.
Topics: Accessories, Features, Command Centers
The Best Dispatch Console Furniture Resources of 2018 and Beyond
Posted by Kathleen Utley on Jan 15, 2019 11:36:47 AM
The Latest Trends & Buying Information
Preparing to buy dispatch console furniture can be an extremely daunting project. These resources can help you with current industry trends and will help you with what you need to know before you buy.
Topics: Warranty, Features, Pricing, Dispatch, Command Centers, Pre-Planning, Customer Service & Troubleshooting
One of the Spookiest Decisions for a 911 Dispatch Manager - New Comm Center Furniture!
Posted by Kathleen Utley on Oct 31, 2018 1:02:35 PM
It's HALLOWEEN and probably one of my favorite holidays!! So, that got me thinking what would be spooky or maybe a bit scary for a 911 dispatch manager or supervision….? The type of scary I'm talking about is a huge decision, that will have an impact on the Comm Center, or a legacy that will be left and how this type of a decision would effect the Center for years to come (maybe even after you retire). That sounds pretty scary and intimidating to me. So what type of decision am I talking about? Just like the in those scary movies, (I only like them one time a year), the ever-elusive masked killer is running through the house with a butcher knife, it finally came to me… the decision to purchase Comm Center dispatch furniture…. dun…dun…dun!
Topics: Employee Health, Design, Pricing, Command Centers, Pre-Planning
9 Computer Storage Options for 24/7 Communication Centers (PICTURES!)
Posted by Kathleen Utley on Aug 23, 2018 3:22:44 PM
Let's face it...housing a computer or computers in a 24/7 communication center is a fickle beast! Oftentimes, you can feel forced into using unsightly, under-surface metal containers, which conduct and trap heat. And let’s just say, there is a reason why they are shoved under your feet at your workstation… Can you say “UGLY?!”
I’m here to tell you that there are other options to housing your computers, probably more than you know. A reputable custom furniture manufacturer of 24/7 furniture will listen to your ideas, concerns and spatial constraints and help you come up with a communication center design solution to best fit your needs and the needs of your people.
Topics: Design, Features, Dispatch, Command Centers, Pre-Planning
A 911 Dispatchers Survival Guide to APCO 2018: Tips and Scheduling
Posted by Kathleen Utley on Jul 17, 2018 4:31:45 PM
Tips from an expert
- It’s going to be a long day. No matter how you dice it. The days you are in Vegas are going to be looooong. Be prepared. Bring some waters and some snacks. No one likes a hangry person. Not to mention, usually the nearest place for food is a good ½ mile away.
- The expo hall is big! And it's going to be far away from your hotel room, even if you are staying at the host hotel, so bring comfy shoes, bring a couple pairs. Swap out your shoes. If you ever see me coming or going from a APCO, NENA or Navigator, I usually have on sneakers or flip-flops, that way I can easily change into my work shoes when I arrive. (If you’re from somewhere where there is snow, this is a common practice as an elementary aged child. You’d wear your snow boots to school and change into your sneakers for the day and then back into your boots for recess and going home. Same concept here.)
Topics: Pricing, Dispatch, Brief Overview
911 Dispatch Public Safety Partners Making Waves in the Industry
Posted by Kathleen Utley on Jul 16, 2018 10:43:16 AM
I must start off by saying that I am extremely proud to be a part of such an amazing community within the public safety industry. I was inspired to write this blog by those I feel who are making a difference within the 911 community. Specifically, those who are closest to me are my friends behind Operation 10-8, 911 Training Institute, Within the Trenches, and Kim Turner, LLC.
Topics: Employee Health, Features, Fun & Morale
Times They Are A-Changin': Shopping for Dispatch Furniture Has Too!
Posted by Kathleen Utley on May 24, 2018 11:20:52 AM
The way we buy...well just about anything, has changed. With websites offering quick service and simple shopping like Amazon, grocery delivery services like “Click-List” and of course there is Uber, there is no wonder why we've changed. We have all changed how we shop, buy and research products. Hello instant gratification! But what about those big purchases, a new car, a home or a vacation? Well, that part hasn’t changed much and neither has shopping for dispatch furniture.
Topics: Installation Information, Warranty, Pricing, Dispatch, Pre-Planning, Brief Overview