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Presenteeism and Quiet Quitting. What’s the connection?

Nigel Dupree — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:17:59 +0000

Presenteeism describes being at work but being unproductive due to stress, overwhelm and/or illness. Harvard Business Review has estimated presenteeism costs the U.S. economy upwards of $150 billion a year Quiet quitting is the ‘latest’ phrase to describe what many have done for decades – which is doing the bare minimum to get by. And this … Continue reading "Presenteeism and Quiet Quitting. What’s the connection?"

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What on earth does display screen optimisation have to do with colour therapy?

Nigel Dupree — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:07:03 +0000

In a world where ever-increasing hours are spent on display screens of all shapes and sizes, it seemed odd that they all deliver text in black on a white background. This is why we need to look at colour therapy. Is it bottles of two-toned colours lined up on shelves in a holistic clinic? Perhaps … Continue reading "What on earth does display screen optimisation have to do with colour therapy?"

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Colour Contrast, reasonable adjustments and ISO 30071.1 (2019)

Nigel Dupree — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 13:36:12 +0000

Working in perfect harmony to ensure your visual wellbeing. Reading about regulations is not everyone’s cup of tea but they have been created for our benefit, and often expand and build on each other. Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations do just that. So why do we mention ISO 30071.1 when it doesn’t specifically mention colour … Continue reading "Colour Contrast, reasonable adjustments and ISO 30071.1 (2019)"

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9 FAQ’s re the effects screens have on your eyes.

Nigel Dupree — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:45:49 +0000

Double vision after time on screen? To understand why this happens, we need to look at Binocular vision. Binocular vision occurs when using two eyes with overlapping fields of view, allowing for good depth perception. It allows us to see in 3D which is vital for coordination and hand-eye skills. Depth perception is incredibly … Continue reading "9 FAQ’s re the effects screens have on your eyes."

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Why the Display Screen Optimiser is NOT a digital accessibility overlay

Nigel Dupree — Thu, 19 May 2022 14:18:33 +0000

(And why it’s essential to understand what it is). When you enter the world of vision, accessibility and colour, you often come across the word ‘overlay’, and indeed there are products called overlays. Initially, you find they are coloured pieces of plastic or coloured glasses that people, generally with Dyslexia, use to help them read. … Continue reading "Why the Display Screen Optimiser is NOT a digital accessibility overlay"

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What does Screen Fatigue feel like?

Nigel Dupree — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:45:27 +0000

Imagine, if you will, feeling as if an invisible force is slowly squeezing your head. And it’s applying just enough pressure to be annoying but not painful. It’s probably making you feel a bit irritable. Your head feels tight, your eyebrows are scrunched up, your facial muscles are becoming more rigid, and you have that … Continue reading "What does Screen Fatigue feel like?"

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RISK THROUGH A NEW LENS – why do smart people do dumb things?

Nigel Dupree — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:49:10 +0000

“They (smart people) are no more or less likely to suffer the debilitating effects of carrying on regardless of the work/life balance, suffering presenteeism, effectively self-harming, and, at risk of self-medicating their way through the 21st Century with an addiction to display screen devices. Too often they spend longer on-screen than asleep, and then wonder … Continue reading "RISK THROUGH A NEW LENS – why do smart people do dumb things?"

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Scanning versus reading. Is there a difference?

Nigel Dupree — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:07:42 +0000

(Yes, and why we prefer scanning over reading may surprise you.) Scanning; we all do it, especially when scrolling through social media or skimming through a post. We visually bounce from word to word to understand the ‘gist’ of what’s being conveyed. Scanning involves the internal recognition of letters and words, and it identifies patterns … Continue reading "Scanning versus reading. Is there a difference?"

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Display Screen Equipment Regulations. Quick-Reference Guide

Nigel Dupree — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:28:09 +0000

If you take anything away from this quick reference guide – let it be these words: “So far as reasonably practicable.” Have them etched in your mind because this is what is being asked of you. DSE regulations have a “reasonably practicable” regulatory solution for most visual repetitive stress injuries. The evolution The regulations … Continue reading "Display Screen Equipment Regulations. Quick-Reference Guide"

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What’s missing from your screen?

Nigel Dupree — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:29:28 +0000

Most of us will know about increasing the font size if needed. A few might know about reducing the brightness on a standard, very high contrast white screen. But how many of us are aware of addressing the user operator’s (as in you) “personal, custom and reasonable adjustments for accessibility”? For example, the WCAG Website … Continue reading "What’s missing from your screen?"

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