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Why Is Ergonomic Office Furniture Important for Your Employees?
When it comes to selecting office furniture sometimes the choices available can sometimes seem overwhelming. However, choosing the right one can make a significant difference in the health and productivity of your team. Having poor posture can cause chronic conditions such as carpal tunnel and tendinitis. Fortunately, ergonomically designed desks and chairs can help avoid these problems and increase productivity, efficiency, and morale. It is important that an office provides employees with a comfortable and functional work environment, from aesthetics to functionality. It has been proven that ergonomic office furniture increases productivity in the workplace, as well as providing employees with a more comfortable work experience. As comfort enhances the work experience, ergonomic furniture can help make it more enjoyable for employees.
People usually associate ergonomic furniture with comfortable chairs or seating. In addition to comfortable desk chairs, ergonomic furniture also includes desks, tables, and accessories. The use of posture-supporting furniture can help prevent back pain, neck pain, and other issues caused by poor posture. As a result, distractions are minimized throughout long working hours, and breaks are reduced.
As desk chairs have evolved over the years, they have become more accommodating to a variety of health conditions. Fitness balls, kneeling chairs, and posture-based chairs are becoming increasingly popular and being used as preventative measures.
A sit-to-stand desk can be easily raised or lowered to accommodate employees of all heights. These desks distinguish themselves from traditional desks by allowing employees to sit and stand, allowing them to stay productive without spending too much time in the same position.
As well as obvious changes, certain adjustments can be made to help with long-term health concerns, such as keyboard use. With keyboard trays, reaching forward is eliminated, which improves posture. When employees move around, they can extend from the desk, tilt up and down, and move from side to side, allowing for cushions to relieve the wrists of unnecessary pressure.
Employees are critical to the success of your company. Employees who are happier, healthier, and more comfortable perform better, and not only do companies improve, but also the quality and working conditions for their employees improve.
Take advantage of PVI’s ergonomic expertise and improve the ergonomics in your workplace today!