{"id":31146,"date":"2023-06-22T03:40:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T03:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=31146"},"modified":"2024-07-05T06:12:22","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T06:12:22","slug":"connection-between-office-ergonomics-and-employee-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/connection-between-office-ergonomics-and-employee-productivity","title":{"rendered":"The Connection Between Office Ergonomics and Employee Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In today’s modern work environment, many employees spend a significant amount of time sitting at a desk, using a computer, or performing other tasks that require them to remain sedentary for extended periods of time. This sedentary lifestyle can cause a number of health problems, such as back pain, neck pain, and poor posture. Not only are employees experiencing more injuries and illnesses than ever before as a result of their workplace design, but research has shown that many of these injuries are preventable with improved design and workplace health and safety changes. Every component of your office setup, from sit-stand desks<\/a><\/strong> and chairs<\/a> <\/strong>to keyboards<\/strong><\/a> and monitor stands<\/a><\/strong>, has the potential to improve the ergonomics of your working space.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ergonomic furniture can boost staff comfort and morale\u00a0in addition to improving posture and reducing strain on\u00a0<\/span>the body. Employees who are at ease are happier, more\u00a0<\/span>motivated, and more productive. By investing in good\u00a0<\/span>ergonomic furniture, employers can demonstrate that they\u00a0<\/span>value their employees’ well-being and are committed to\u00a0<\/span>creating a healthy work environment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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COS <\/b>recently conducted a new study of over 1,000\u00a0Australian office workers on Health, Safety, and\u00a0<\/span>Ergonomics. According to the report, 57%<\/b> of office\u00a0<\/span>workers have an ergonomic setup in their company’s main\u00a0<\/span>office, but 37%<\/b> do not have a proper setup which can have\u00a0<\/span>a negative impact on their health. In 2023, nearly half\u00a0<\/span>(44%) are still working from home, with one quarter (25%)<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>hybrid and one in five (19%) fully remote, while (56%) <\/b>are\u00a0<\/span>workin7g full time in the office or workplace.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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According to the study, the average Australian spends\u00a0$450 on their at-home work setup, and now more than\u00a0<\/span>61% of employees are asking that their employers not only\u00a0<\/span>subsidise their WFH setup, but also focus on ergonomics,\u00a0<\/span>including everyday items and office supplies.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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4 Reasons Why Ergonomic Furniture\nis Essential<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Ergonomic furniture<\/a>, which is designed with the user in mind, benefits both the employer and the employee.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Increases Productivity<\/h3>

One of the most significant benefits of\u00a0ergonomic office furniture is increased\u00a0<\/span>productivity. The benefits of an ergonomic\u00a0<\/span>workplace extend beyond physical health.\u00a0<\/span>Ergonomic office furniture can make\u00a0<\/span>employees feel more at ease and focused,\u00a0<\/span>leading to increased productivity, higher\u00a0<\/span>quality work, and fewer errors. Ergonomic\u00a0<\/span>furniture promotes good posture while also\u00a0<\/span>boosting breathing and blood circulation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Improved Posture<\/h3>

One of the most serious consequences of\u00a0prolonged sitting is back and neck pain. As\u00a0most workers sit at their desks with poor\u00a0posture, it can lead to serious health problems,\u00a0particularly in the back and neck. Ergonomic\u00a0chairs, desks, and accessories<\/a> are designed\u00a0to encourage a neutral posture, which can\u00a0reduce strain on the neck, shoulders, and back.\u00a0Ergonomic chairs typically have adjustable\u00a0height and lumbar support<\/a>, as well as armrests\u00a0that can be adjusted to the proper height and\u00a0angle. Similarly, an adjustable-height desk\u00a0can help reduce the risk of neck and shoulder\u00a0pain by allowing the employee to position the\u00a0monitor at the proper height and angle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cost Savings<\/h3>

Even though ergonomic office furniture can\u00a0be more expensive than conventional office\u00a0<\/span>furniture, it also has the potential to lower\u00a0<\/span>healthcare costs, workers’ compensation claims,\u00a0<\/span>training costs, and absenteeism from accidents\u00a0<\/span>or discomfort. Employers can help prevent\u00a0<\/span>injuries and lower the chance of lost productivity\u00a0<\/span>due to discomfort or pain by investing in\u00a0<\/span>ergonomic furniture. Over time, this may result in\u00a0<\/span>cost savings for employers, making ergonomic\u00a0<\/span>furniture a smart investment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Reduced Risk of Injury<\/h3>

As mentioned above, despite the initial costs,\u00a0ergonomic furniture is well worth investing in, as\u00a0<\/span>it lowers the risk of musculoskeletal injuries like\u00a0<\/span>back pain, tendinitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome.\u00a0<\/span>These problems are hard to avoid due to the habits\u00a0<\/span>inherent to office life, namely repetitive motion,\u00a0<\/span>bad posture, and stress on the muscles and joints\u00a0<\/span>caused by excessive sitting. By encouraging proper\u00a0<\/span>body mechanics, ergonomic furniture can be the\u00a0<\/span>difference between a day spent comfortably and\u00a0<\/span>one plagued by chronic issues. An ergonomic\u00a0<\/span>keyboard and mouse<\/a>, for example, can help reduce\u00a0<\/span>the risk of wrist and hand injuries by allowing the\u00a0<\/span>user to keep their wrists in a neutral position\u00a0<\/span>while working.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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