Teachers
Stop buying classroom decor. Buy these three things first.
An opinion for teachers: spend on your feet, your voice and your water before posters and bins. The room can wait, but you cannot, so start there.
Samir Ouali2 min read
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New parents
How to choose a baby carrier for a newborn
How to choose a baby carrier for a newborn: check the age and weight range, the baby's position and the fit on you. Includes the safety points to check.
Margaux Dupont6 min read
Remote workers
Office chair vs gaming chair for working from home
Office chair vs gaming chair for working from home: adjustability matters more than looks. Here is how to choose for an eight-hour day at a desk.
Margaux Dupont4 min read
Nurses
Clogs vs sneakers for nurses: which suits a 12-hour shift
Clogs vs sneakers for nurses comes down to floors, fluids and feet. Here is a plain way to pick, and when to ignore the rule and go with your feet.
Samir Ouali4 min read
Warehouse and trades
Do you need a back belt for lifting at work?
NIOSH found no good evidence that back belts prevent injury for people without back problems. Here is what to do first, and who to ask about a belt.
Margaux Dupont2 min read
Teachers
Best bag for teachers carrying marking and a laptop
The best bag for teachers carrying marking is a backpack or a bag with a stiff back, a laptop sleeve and a base that stands up. Here is how to choose.
Margaux Dupont6 min read
Chefs and kitchen staff
Non-slip shoes for kitchen work: what to check
Non-slip shoes for kitchen work need a soft, grippy sole, a closed top and a fit that lasts ten hours. Here is how to check the sole before you buy.
Samir Ouali5 min read
New parents
How many newborn clothes do you need? A simple count
How many newborn clothes do you need? About seven to ten sleepsuits and bodysuits cover the first weeks if you can do laundry every few days.
Margaux Dupont2 min read
Chefs and kitchen staff
What goes in a line cook's bag, and what stays home
A short, practical kit list for cooks and kitchen staff: shoes, knives, a towel system and the small things that save a bad service.
Samir Ouali4 min read