The battle of the sexes has come to the office. When spending eight hours a day in an office space, the setup is crucial for being as productive as possible — and it turns out men have the advantage. But women can improve their well-being by upgrading a few simple items to boost focus, energy … Read more
Potatoes — they’re so hot right now. As Midtown NYC lunch prices climb ever higher, office workers are taking a bite out of inflation in an unexpectedly tasty way. At markets, delis and street carts, price-conscious corporate drones are dropping a few dollars each for plain, roasted sweet spuds — a rudimentary, rustic-looking nosh that a growing … Read more
Time for an office space makeover — and your body will thank you. With more and more people returning to the office, we may want to give our cubicles and desk spaces a second look, as they could be destroying our well-being. However, swapping a few key items could bring a host of long-term health … Read more
He took a stand — against sitting. Researchers recommend standing for at least two to four hours during the workday to reduce the health risks associated with prolonged sitting. YouTuber Lucas Ball, who goes by Pigmie, took that advice to the extreme and decided not to sit for a week. The rules of the experiment … Read more
At Dunder Mifflin, productivity was at an all-time high. During “The Office,” which ran for nine seasons from 2005 to 2013, cast members Leslie David Baker, Oscar Nuñez, Angela Kinsey, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Brian Baumgartner and Kate Flannery would do mundane tasks at their desks during scenes. While talking to Today in an interview on Thursday, the … Read more
Gen Zers are actively fleeing their desks for a very 2025 reason. If you’re wondering where all the young office workers are, check your watch. It might be sweet treat time. With their firm boundaries, baggy jeans, and rolled-eye approach to traditional hierarchal structures, the youngest working generation has introduced snack time into office life. … Read more
Standing desk devotees may want to sit down for this news. A new study finds that over the long term, standing doesn’t improve cardiovascular health compared to sitting and could actually increase the risk of circulatory issues such as varicose veins and blood clots in the deep veins. “The key takeaway is that standing for … Read more
Chair yoga has a geriatric reputation, but experts say these minimal movements can dramatically improve your overall health at any age. Tight muscles make daily life more difficult, and sedentary jobs exacerbate the challenges. While we inevitably lose flexibility as we age, we can take steps (or stretches, rather) to slow down the process. Chair yoga … Read more
She’s running a monopoly. Shelby Lattimore, a third-grade teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina, is teaching her students financial literacy by charging them rent for their desks and late fees for tardiness. “I don’t care how you pay it … what bills you give me … what it is or if it’s got sticky boogers on … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Love the flexibility of working from home, but hate the lack of flexibility of being tied to your desk or chair all day? Many who work from home on the regular have made the switch from a traditional … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. After two and a half years of living through the ongoing COVID pandemic and working from home just as long — you’ve probably got your home office situated just the way you like it. … Read more