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Does Your Business Need Ergonomic Furniture?

The amount of time we spend in the workplace is increasing all the time, and with this change in work culture is coming a major change in the way we live our lives. We are predominantly diurnal creatures, evolved to spend our days working (whether that be hunting and gathering or sitting in front of a computer analysing data) and our nights sleeping, yet we are now spending longer periods than ever in work, staying in the workplace far later and sleeping less as a result.

All this is having a major effect on our health, and not only will less sleep or sleeping at times our bodies are unaccustomed to (both relatively and evolutionarily speaking) make us far more likely to feel grouchy, lack focus and develop certain maladies as result, but this increase in time spent in the workplace is also likely to have health issues associated with it.

Not only is inertia a very serious issue and one that can increase the chances of obesity and even the chances of developing serious diseases, but spending too much time using the wrong type of furniture is also going to have very serious implications on health in the short term.

As such, it is vital for companies to look at the furniture they offer their staff and even the hours they operate if they wish to keep their employees as happy and healthy as possible.

Whilst 9 – 5 working hours may seem like a thing of the past, the closer to these hours you can operate, the more likely your staff are to be happy and alert. From here, finding the right furniture will be vital. However, to avoid serious furniture at work problems being exacerbated by increasing time spent in the workplace, is it best to buy ergonomic solutions or are these just another New Age fad or marketing creation?

There are many benefits to having ergonomic furniture at work, from the fact that such solutions are likely to be extremely stylish to the fact that they will make employees more comfortable during the work day and in turn far less likely to be distracted by any niggling discomfort. However, as mentioned, inertia is also a major problem for health, and it is here that ergonomic chairs may really come into their own, allowing staff to do a limited amount of exercise as they work, boosting mood, health and focus all at the very same time.

The right ergonomic furniture may also help employees to adapt to different working methods, something that is becoming increasingly important as our reliance on different forms of technology grows within the workplace. The right solutions will also simply offer far more support and help to make work-related back, neck and shoulder pain a thing of the past.

In short, ergonomic furniture will be a wise investment for any company. However, quality will still play a part, and making sure you read furniture at work reviews to find the most suitable solution for your business and your employees will still be extremely important.

About the Author - Adam Howes is a freelance writer and therefore knows a thing or two about sitting at a desk all day. He regularly contributes to sites such as www.furniture-work.co.uk