The pandemic has exacerbated many employees' physical and mental health problems. Oliver Rossi/Getty Images Working from home has brought on a slew of work-related health concerns for many employees, including back and joint pain, tooth fractures, and sleep deprivation. Companies can better support their employees with regular check-ins, reminders to take time off, and resources to care for their mental and physical health. Management should revise policies to incorporate ergonomics, offer stipends for home-office equipment, and plan virtual gatherings for added social interaction. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. At first, everybody was fine working remotely, says Melissa Afterman, an ergonomics consultant and environmental health and safety specialist at the University of California, San Francisco.
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