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Office Furniture Infographics: Expert Tips for a Stylish Workspace

How to choose the
right furniture for
your workplace

HOW THE RIGHT OFFICE FURNITURE CAN IMPACT PRODUCTIVITY AND BUSINESS SUCCESS

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As a business owner or floor manager, it’s up to you to make your team as comfortable and productive as possible.

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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.

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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.

GENERAL STATISTICS AROUND OFFICE COMFORT AND PRODUCTIVITY 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 .

OFFICE DESIGN IS SUCH A VALUABLE BUSINESS INVESTMENT

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.

POOR WORK ERGONOMICS

are the number one cause of RSI (repetitive strain injury) and the most common work-related injury in both the UK and US:

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66% of all work-related injuries are due to RSI

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25-28% of all people using workstations/ computers suffer from RSI

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Repetitive motion injuries lead to annual workers’ compensation costs of more than £16B

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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

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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

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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)

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HSE reports that the main work activities that cause MSDs are manual handling, working in awkward or tiring positions and keyboard or repetitive work

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Issues with the upper limbs/neck account for 45 percent of the reported cases of MSDs

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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.

HOW TO CHOOSE
THE RIGHT OFFICE FURNITURE

THINK ABOUT THE WAY YOU GENERALLY WORK

  • Before you choose office furniture, spend a little time thinking about how you and your team work. For instance, does everyone spend a lot of time taking video calls, putting away files, or just tapping away at their keyboards?
  • What kind of tasks is everyone engaged in each day? Once you have a clear idea of what kind of design, layout or ergonomics your workplace demands, you can then choose the right furniture for it.

COMFORT ALWAYS COMES FIRST

  • There’s plenty of evidence documenting the fact that ergonomically poor furniture or desks and chairs, for example, which do not align the spine properly and keep the shoulders neutral – can lead to many instances of injuries, causing a high level of absenteeism, not to mention the effect it can have on productivity and even motivation levels.
  • Sitting down on a chair and looking at a screen for hours while using a mouse and keyword, demands the right posture and is an integral part of working in an efficient, consistent, and productive manner.
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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.

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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.

KEEP THINGS SIMPLE AND ORGANISED

  • Your office is a place that needs to be virtually free of distractions. So, this means things lying around in a disorganised mess is an absolute no-no.
  • Beautiful and elegant-looking office cabinets can help you keep things where they belong, while office pedestal drawers, for example, are an excellent way to keep everything right where it should be when you’re working (out of your way, that is).
  • Office storage units is a great way to keep things away from desks and out of sight. They also act as excellent furniture pieces, uplifting your workplace and making it look warmer as well as more inviting.

CONCLUSION:
ADD A PERSONAL TOUCH

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.