Health and productivity of 76% workforce suffers from Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs): Godrej Interio study

46% of employees experienced pain in one focused area and over 50% of employees experienced pain in multiple areas 15% of employees took a leave of 3-4 days in the last six months on account of physical pain

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Bangalore: Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, announced that its business Godrej Interio, India’s leading furniture solutions brand, in home and institutional segments, has published the findings of an exclusive study titled ‘Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Employees’ (WMSDs). To understand the employee expectations and concerns in the hybrid work model, the Workspace & Ergonomics Research Cell at Godrej Interio conducted a nation-wide study that uncovers different aspects such as employees’ concerns related to body pain while working, incorrect work tool integration, and views on long work hours and static muscle load in office. A total of 500 office-going employees participated in the research in the age group 21–40 years, most of them, working for MNCs and Indian corporates.