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Feeling too hot or too cold in the workplace is a very common experience for employees, in fact, a study by the UC Center for the Built Environment showed that just 11% of surveyed buildings showed 80% or more occupants felt comfortable with the set temperature. This issue of discomfort has a far-reaching impact on productivity and performance, with employees feeling tired, distracted as well as unable to focus due to the cold or heat. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to make your workplace more comfortable. What Is the Ideal Office Temperature? As leading suppliers of sit-stand desks, adjustable height desks , and ergonomic desks, our team has been in offices that cover the entire temperature spectrum, from hot and stuffy spaces to bitterly cold ones. With office environments largely controlled by HVAC systems and comfort levels differing between individuals, it’s always going to be a struggle to please everyone. So, what are the best guidelines to follow...

Did you know that 31 percent of all occupational health injuries are linked to lower back pain and upper extremity muscular-skeletal disorders, according to OSHA? Companies who have ergonomic plans in place have not only been able to dramatically reduce the number of lost workdays among their workforce, but they are also able to lower employee turnover. The good news is that helping employees to avoid injuries and retaining your staff are not as costly as you might necessarily assume. Here are office ergonomic design flaws that you can easily change to improve the way your staff works: Poor Lighting Needless to say, your employees need adequate lighting to perform their tasks. Make sure that office areas are equipped with high-quality lighting so that nobody has to squint to read the words on their screens. Lack of Adjustable Seats People are unique, and the way they adjust their seats will vary from person to person. Adjustable seats can ensure that everyone ...

Remember when you were younger and your parents or teachers would reprimand you for slouching? While many of us would want great posture, we are a nation of slouchers. Slouching isn’t just an aesthetic problem it can also lead to back problems – something that costs American companies over $100 billion each year. It may seem like slouching isn’t something that can be fixed, with most office workers spending an average of  38 minutes  out of every hour in bad posture. There are, however, a few essential ergonomic wellness tips that every office should implement to combat bad posture. Below we mention a few: Be Comfortable If you are  sitting at your desk  in front of your computer and something feels off, it’s time to move. Re-adjust yourself so that you are always working in a comfortable position. Sit Properly in Your Office Chair The right position is to ‘sit on your butt bones’. Move your bottom to the  back of your office chair ...

Buying new desks for the office isn’t as simple as it sounds! There are so many great options out there, from sit stand desks and  adjustable height desks  to desks in every modern and classic style you can imagine. Currently, one of the most popular desk options is a standing desk. Here are some of the benefits of this style of desk, so you can make an informed choice for your workplace. They’re calorie-burners:  We all know that sitting at a desk for hours each day is simply not good for our waistlines or our health. Standing desks help add variety and physical exercise to the workday, and users will burn more calories at a standing desk than a traditional one. They improve circulation: Being more active has another benefit – your circulation improves too! Getting your blood flowing is good for your health, helping to lower risks of blood clots and improving oxygen flow through your body. This has long-term wellness benefits too, helping reduce risks of heart d...

Sit stand desks , also known as  adjustable height desks  or flexible office desks, allow employees to choose a desk height that works with their personal preferences, helping to create a more comfortable and healthier workplace. Here are a few things to consider when shopping for your ideal sit stand desk. Height range:  Different models of adjustable height desks offer different ranges that they can extend to. The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) recommends a range of 22.6 inches to 48.7 inches. If you have a wide range of height needs in your office, it’s best to choose an option with the widest range – especially if you are hot desking and multiple employees need to be able to use the same desk. Ease of adjustment:  Always look at the mechanism for adjusting the desk and choose one that is easy to use and quiet. A loud mechanism or one that requires more work to use can be disruptive in the workplace and employees ma...

A chair is just a chair and a desk is just a desk, right? Wrong! In fact, your office furniture has a very real influence on: • How your workspace functions, and • On employee productivity, itself. Here’s how a change of furniture can make a real impact on your company’s bottom line. • Communication: Clear, easy communication is the lifeblood of a productive company: o It supports the sharing of ideas, and o The creative energy that is the hallmark of innovation. Hot-desks assist with collaboration; more casual open spaces promote brainstorming. • Comfort: Being uncomfortable at your desk is a sure way to sink your productivity. Ergonomic desks and chairs not only assist with feeling more comfortable while seated during work hours, but also promote good health – which means less sick days spent at the physiotherapist! • Variety: Everyone is different, so why give all your employees the exact same desk and chair combination? Offering a variety of options may sound expensive,...

If you sit at a desk all day you will know that something doesn’t feel quite right. In fact, sitting at a desk for long periods of time can actually damage your body. Your posture is incredibly important to you and your health, and if you are doing something that requires very little changes in posture, like desk sitting, you’re looking at a very worrying situation. Some people recommend  adjustable height desks , standing desks or treadmill desks. These two options are all well and good options to consider. Non-Ergonomic Desk Concerns Eye level Your eyes are staring at the screen for long periods of time, but putting aside the damage they receive, the position your computer monitor is in can be very important. Depending on where your eyes focus on the screen, you could be leaving yourself open to all kinds of terrible conditions if you don’t take action. For example, looking down at your screen puts a large amount of strain on your neck, and this causes untold diffic...