As a business owner or floor manager, it’s up to you to make your team as comfortable and productive as possible.
Pep talks and team-building drills aside, one of the most overlooked factors directly tied to workplace productivity and even motivation levels, is office furniture.
Even the right set of dining table and chairs in your workplace can have a drastically positive effect on your workers’ wellbeing, productivity and motivation levels.
According to the Fellowes Workplace Wellness Trend Report, an overwhelming majority (87%) of workers
would like their current employer to offer healthier workspace benefits, with options ranging from
wellness rooms, company fitness benefits, sit-stands, healthy lunch options and ergonomic
seating;
93% of workers in the tech industry, for instance, said they would stay longer at a company that
would offer healthier workspace benefits, with options ranging from wellness
rooms, company fitness benefits, sit-stands,
healthy lunch options and ergonomic seating .
There’s even an international organisation (WELL Building Standard) that has established requirements to create productive and comfortable indoor environments – the right office furniture, therefore, including coffee tables with storage, can have a dramatic impact on overall productivity and even business success.
are the number one cause of RSI (repetitive strain injury) and the most common work-related injury in both the UK and US:
66% of all work-related injuries are due to RSI
25-28% of all people using workstations/ computers suffer from RSI
Repetitive motion injuries lead to annual workers’ compensation costs of more than £16B
Between 2014 and 2015 alone, the UK saw 169,000 cases of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) or simply MSDs, a number which has steadily been rising since then
MSDs accounted for 28 percent of all work-related ill health in Britain in 2020/21 and, as explored earlier, the total cost of work-related ill health to Britain is estimated to be in excess of £16 billion
470,000 workers suffered from work-related musculoskeletal disorders (new or long-standing) in 2020/21, according to a report by the Labour Force Survey (LFS)
HSE reports that the main work activities that cause MSDs are manual handling, working in awkward or tiring positions and keyboard or repetitive work
Issues with the upper limbs/neck account for 45 percent of the reported cases of MSDs
9.5M working days were lost because of WRMSDs with an average of 17 days per case
Starting with an ergonomic office chair, businesses can decrease absenteeism by an average of 75% and increase productivity by 40%, on average.
It’s time to start thinking smart about keeping your workers healthy and productive through the right office furniture, including highly ergonomic computer desks and office accessories.
Reclining chairs and seats, for instance, may be okay for senior executives who spend only a couple of hours in a seated position each day – or, perhaps for workers who want to relax a little during their break. But for the average worker, something like this may be more ideal.
However, it’s not just limited to desks and chairs. Comfortable and stylish looking leather sofas not only make for a great seating arrangement in your main hall or waiting area but also add an extra touch of elegance and authority to your overall office environment. It’s a great way to attract new business too.
Offices are not just about conducting business. They are living, breathing spaces that can make everyone happier, more productive, and better motivated – while keeping them injury-free.
The key to choosing office furniture that best works for you is about understanding how you want to use that office space, first and foremost, and then about choosing the kind of style and aesthetics that best agree with your personal tastes, as well as the image you want to project.
Furniture in Fashion (FiF) is your one-stop destination for stylish, ergonomic and cost-effective office furniture. Choose from a broad range of furniture pieces to complement your style while keeping your workers safe and productive.