In the demanding world of health care, the well-being of employees plays a crucial role not only in their own lives, but also in the quality of patient care. Yet, the ongoing battle against employee burnout, stress, and other mental health challenges remains a daunting one.

For employers, being able to proactively identify MSK issues can help mitigate costly impacts to worker productivity, as well as burnout and turnover.

Regardless of where you work (in person or in an office), it’s crucial to pause and find ways to create a balanced, productive workday routine. We asked employees from across our company to share their tips for staying productive throughout the workday — read on below for their advice.

Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are already a major impediment to workforce health and job performance, and the potential for a costly MSK-related hospitalization can add to employee stress and anxiety.