Most people who work in an office are seated at least seven to eight hours a day at their desks, and this can increase their chance of developing work-related injuries and musculoskeletal disorders. Moreover, they risk affecting their overall health and wellness, as well as their productivity and morale. As an employer, you may want to consider making changes to office furniture, especially when incidents of absences, turnover rates, dissatisfaction, and workplace injury have increased. Ergonomic furniture can be a great addition to your workplace if you want to add some style and comfort in the office, and experience the following benefits:

• Reduce aches and pains – When your body is in an awkward position and seated with poor posture, you are more likely to suffer from low back pain, aching shoulders, and a stiff neck. Ergonomic furniture such as standing desks, adjustable seating, and desks are designed to keep the body and posture in a comfortable and neutral position to reduce your risk of developing painful muscles, work-related injuries, arthritis, and other chronic conditions.

• Increase productivity – When you and your employees are more comfortable when working, the more you can be productive and have more focus on tasks. Healthy workers are less distracted and pay more attention to the quality of their work.

• Healthier and happy employees – Workers can dread being in the workplace for many different reasons, including discomfort and stress. Ergonomic furniture may help prevent that as it keeps them comfortable and more focused while at work, which then affects the quality of their results and the way they deal with one another. This means happier and more pleasant employees that are not likely to get sick or be absent.

• It shows that you care – Providing ergonomic furniture shows that you care about your employees’ well-being and safety. When they recognise this, they are more likely to appreciate you and stay with you.