DESIGN & INTERIORS


“Using a sit- stand desk for


example has been shown to increase productivity by up to 46%.”


ECONOMICAL ERGONOMICS


Christophe Clerc-Renaud, Senior Sales Director at Ergotron, explains why movement-friendly furniture holds the key to positive and productive working.


Digital transformation has driven greater reliance on software and apps for daily work in office environments. For employees, this means more time spent working on devices, from workstations or laptops to tablets and mobiles. So, while workers are benefitting from streamlined workflows and faster processing power, could their physical wellbeing be taking a hit? Are businesses potentially missing out on the kind of enhanced productivity that increased mobility can offer?


With budgets largely focused on software and apps to drive smarter working, it’s not too surprising that the physical working environment is often overlooked. Technology has created a mobile revolution that gives us more ways to


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work than ever before, which seems at odds with the same seated desks and furniture that characterises many offices.


It’s no longer the ideal. At best, sitting for extended periods of time is eroding productivity and performance. At worst, it’s contributing to physical and mental ill health among employees.


Why healthy working matters Too much sitting is unhealthy. Research shows that being sedentary for long periods of time increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes and other metabolic issues. In addition, sitting for six hours or longer during the workday puts people at a higher risk of anxiety and depression.


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