URMC / Employee Assistance Program / News & Events / UR Medicine EAP Blog / May 2023 / Workplace Posture and Performance Workplace Posture and Performance Don’t develop a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) because of the way you sit at work. Check yourself. The common sitting mistakes are slouching, crossing your legs, leaning forward, and sitting too long. Don’t settle into a posture that just feels relaxed; instead, check whether it is also ergonomically safe and preventive. Here’s some motivation: One study found that proper posture at work can help you think more confidently, and this may lead to greater productivity and benefits for you and your employer. That’s additional motivation to check yourself! Learn more here. 5/11/2023 You may also like Teams That Eat Together Thrive Together Increasing Your Intrinsic Motivation Soft Skills to Know: Be “Healthy Competitive” How to Build Your Talents