Are you reading this while standing at your desk? There’s a good chance that you are — standing desks are all the rage and the benefits of a standing desk are often talked about. These desks allow you to work at your “desk job” while standing rather than sitting in a chair. They can be custom built (for thousands of dollars) or you can convert a regular desk into a standing desk at no cost by elevating your computer. Rather...
The office arrangements have changed dramatically over the last decade, especially since the average worker can either work in their homes or in a physical work facility many miles away. Also, as the culture changes in many work environments, this new mobile generation is taking on a new face. In both settings, there is a need for a space that promotes efficient productivity, while also allowing the workers to be more creative in developing innovative ideas. Regardless to the workers’...
Whether you’re setting up a new business or moving office and need all new furniture, you’ll want an office space that impresses clients and keeps employees happy but doesn’t cost a fortune. We have some tips to help you kit out your office on the cheap. One of the most important things to think about is where to save and where to splurge. Some things are inevitably more expensive, but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth the investment. Before you start...
To those that spend their working week sitting at desks will know that spending long hours in an office chair is not always comfortable. A bad office chair can put a lot of strain on your back, arms, neck and shoulders, leading to severe pain when standing up and straightening the spine. Your job requires you to remain focused, concentrated and fee from distractions. Your productivity levels can quickly drop and overall wellbeing can take a hit. Choosing the right
Reuse culture is good for the workplace An office refurbishment can be seen as the key to bringing an old and plain workspace back to life. It is an opportunity to represent branding and design. Conscious employees want to evolve from the 'out with the old and in with the new' mentality. Procurement departments are learning that a reuse culture leads to cost savings, meaning money can be put into other areas, such as staff activities or facilities. Embedding a reuse...
Most office workers spend their working week at the same desk and chair. Many of us regularly tidy and clean our desks, the same can be said for our office chairs. Eating and drinking every day at their desks accidents and spillages are bound to ocour. How do you keep your office chair free from odour and stains? Office chairs come in a variety of styles and materials, each of which need to be treated differently to avoid causing damage or...
To track to the evolution of the office chair is to also take a glimpse at how our lives have changed over the centuries. As our society became less agrarian and started the climb towards the Industrial Revolution, businesses had to rethink the work environment and develop new tools to aid employees. The office chair was created in order to solve the fundamental problem of accommodating employees working long hours in an office. Today, the modern office worker spends...
We are proud to introduce you to the Humanscale Liberty Chair. This task office chair is like no other mesh chair you have seen or experienced. The back of the seat is made up of three panels of mesh that fit every contour of your body in a way that a single mesh chair just can’t achieve. Just as a tailor uses multiple pieces of material to form the perfect suit, Humanscale have combined multiple pieces of material to support...
A person’s desk setup has a significant impact on their performance, whether it's for work or for leisure activities like video games. With poor desk ergonomics, one quickly develops muscle strain that can lead to serious long-term pain and complications. One of the best ways to create a comfortable desk setup is by using a monitor arm. There are several kinds of monitor arms, each with uses and benefits. Below is a comprehensive guide on what one should know about...
