Did you know a desk job can be hazardous to your health? What is Ergonomics?“Ergonomics” is a word being used more frequently, as companies become aware of the importance of safety and comfort. Ergonomics, put simply, is the science of how human physical abilities and limitations interact with the layout and properties of the workplace. It is about designing the workplace and setting up workstations to account for the range of human physical movements, limiting body strain and enabling employees to work efficiently and safely, without fatigue or discomfort. A cursory look at many offices may not reveal much, but a...
We spend a lot of time at work, in front of screens and in digital environments, with some estimates stating that we spend more than five hours per day sitting at our desks. It makes sense, therefore, that our workstations, keyboards, mouses and desk accessories are set-up in a comfortable, ergonomically sound, effective and welcoming way, helping us stay healthy and work productively. If you're feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start, fear not! This guide has got you covered with our top 25 desk essentials and an exhaustive list of mouses and keyboards, to help you make the...
The set up of a modern office is vastly different to how traditional offices were designed, from the style and layout of the furniture to the quality of the pieces themselves. Where once structured cubicles and heavy partitions stood, now stand hot desks, shared workspaces and even experienced based architecture. Employees are expected to spend more time at work, and a growing number of office fitouts are designed to encourage staff to spend their work hours at their desks, and their leisure time in the shared amenities like elaborate breakout spaces and creative games rooms.
