Five Dispatch Center Design Tips That Won't Break the Bank

Posted by Kathleen Utley on Oct 8, 2013 4:01:00 PM

Dispatch Center Design Tips that won't break the bankWe are all affected by our working environment.

Dispatch center staff members, like other professionals, are only as effective as their space allows, and with significant stressors at play every workday, their stakes are especially high. Your team stands to gain as much as anyone else from smart design.

Here are five dispatch center design tips for turning your workplace into an asset.

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Topics: Ergonomics, Dispatch

Height Adjustable Desks for the 21st Century Employee

Posted by Kathleen Utley on Sep 27, 2013 2:25:00 PM

Sit or Stand XybixIt is suggested that prolonged sitting can be bad for your health, but what's really worth noting is the metabolic consequences such as resting blood pressure, triglycerides, cholesterol and cardiovascular disease biomarkers. The American Cancer Society states that mortality rates increase by 37 percent in women who sit for more than 6 hours per day. The same was true for 18 percent of men. 

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Topics: Employee Health, Ergonomics, Dispatch, Utilities, Transportation, & Casinos

Command Center Consoles: Five Important Factors to Consider

Posted by Kathleen Utley on Sep 10, 2013 4:50:00 PM

iStock 000003631213Small resized 600As a manager, do you know the five important factors of command center consoles that contribute to a successful environment?  

Whether this is your first outfitting of a command center, or not your first rodeo. You know that command center console items must be right the first time. When updating or replacing your existing furniture, be sure to look for console furniture that has attributes of longevity, quality and ergonommics. The furniture should relate well to your available space, as well as to the duties of your team. 

Here are the five important factors of command center consoles that you should keep in mind as you consider vendors and options:

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Topics: Employee Health, Ergonomics, Command Centers