Articles by Greg Bussmann

About Greg Bussmann

Greg Bussmann is a Marketing Specialist at Office Essentials. He is a lifelong, proud St. Louisan, a technology enthusiast, husband, and father to four daughters and three dogs. He enjoys watching the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues. Email Greg anytime.

The Best Ergonomic Stretches for the Office

These Posture Tips Will Make Your Workday Pain-free

Greg Bussmann

It may not have seemed like it at the time, but your mom was right to tell you to stop slouching and sit up straight. Not only does good posture make you look taller and more confident, it also increases energy, improves breathing and keeps your back pain free. Good posture ensures that you’re placing the least amount of strain on muscles and tendons. Whether sitting in front of the computer, standing, walking or lifting, always practice good posture. [Read More]

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Are you shocked to see that employees under 35 prefer office life to remote working?

Greg Bussmann

While remote working is becoming more a part of everyday worklife all the time, it’s still a little surprising to see the results of a recent multi-generational workforce survey. [Read More]

NeoCoN 2017: A Review of the Latest Trends in Office Furniture

Greg Bussmann

Our furniture team made their annual trip to NeoCon, the office furniture industry’s largest trade show. It’s where the trends — like open offices — that shape office environment design get started. Here’s a look at what they saw. [Read More]

You Are the Best Defense Against Malware, Can You Be Counted On?

Greg Bussmann

The best defense against the spread of malware is you. We need to learn and practice good cyber hygiene to protect against the threats we face online every day. [Read More]

Are you Equipped to Handle a Cardiac Arrest at Work?

Greg Bussmann

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the #1 cause of death in the workplace. In the US nearly 400,000 out-of-hospital fatalities occur every year due to SCA. If you depend on EMS services a victim’s chance of survival is only about 5%. Having an AED on site can potentially increase a victim’s chances of survival to more than 70% Saving a victim is a race against the clock. Every minute that [Read More]

Pilot Pen is supporting the Red, Write and Blue Initiative

Way to Go Pilot Pen!

Greg Bussmann

We love to spread the word when one of our office supplies partners is doing something great. This initiative by Pilot Pen to support the Red, Write and Blue Initiative is pretty great. [Read More]