While physically demanding jobs can cause health issues, sedentary work can also lead to disorders, and even occupational illnesses. Neck and back pain, poor blood circulation, migraines: an unsuitable office setup can be responsible for various ailments. Specialising in the design of professional spaces, Jbonet explains how to combine office furniture and employees’ health within your company.
Choosing the right office furniture: 3 health benefits
Choosing the right office furniture is an aspect that business owners should not overlook. Indeed, while it is possible to build a company culture through office furniture, the layout of a workplace can also have significant consequences for employees’ health. Discover the advantages of choosing ergonomic furniture perfectly suited to your employees’ needs.
1. Reduce the risk of illness among employees
The static position often associated with office work leads to musculoskeletal disorders that can become irreversible in the long term. Ergonomic furniture—meaning furniture adapted to the user’s body shape—ensures tailor-made comfort and, at the same time, limits the onset of these disorders in the neck, shoulders, back, elbows and wrists. The benefit for the company: fewer sick days!
2. Have a dynamic team
Sitting at a desk without changing position for hours is not the ideal work environment for productivity and creativity. It has now been proven that changing posture brings energy and stimulates the mind. Only innovative office furniture enables this change of position smoothly. The result for the company: increased productivity!
3. Boost employees’ morale
Spending most of their day working in front of a screen is the daily reality for many employees. Beyond the migraines and vision problems that this way of working can cause when the office chair is not positioned correctly, sedentary work where the screen is ever-present can negatively affect employees’ morale. Protecting their mental health in this area must be a priority.
A design that helps employees disconnect and a variety of workspaces are among the solutions to consider to combat digital fatigue and create a more balanced professional environment, enabling employees to switch easily between focused time away from distractions, informal exchanges, relaxation moments, etc. The Detox Office by Sedus is a great example of this type of approach in support of employee well-being. Benefit for the company: a more pleasant working atmosphere that boosts team morale!
There is no doubt: investing in employees’ health by fitting out professional premises with premium-quality office furniture is a real lever for improvement for a company.
5 office furniture items to prioritise to improve your employees’ health
Are you looking to create a functional and ergonomic workspace for your employees? Here are the key pieces for an office layout that supports employees’ health.
Furniture #1: the ergonomic chair
Adjustable, the ergonomic chair allows employees to customise their seating on several levels: chair height, head support, arm support and lumbar support, etc. With its customisable settings, this seat provides tailored support for employees and ensures their comfort for long hours.
Furniture #2: the sit-stand desk
Also adjustable, the sit-stand desk is the most ergonomic work table, as it adapts its height:
- to match each employee’s body shape and ensure the eyes are aligned with the upper third of the computer screen (reducing eye strain and neck stress);
- to allow employees to change their working position (sitting or standing).
By encouraging employees to adopt a dynamic posture, this adjustable furniture helps combat sedentary behaviour. Its flexibility encourages movement, thereby reducing strain on the body caused by a static posture. This desk also becomes a true work companion for employees who are more productive when alternating between sitting and standing.
Furniture #3: the sit-stand stool
To move more at the office, the sit-stand stool is another valuable ally. Both a stool and a perch seat, this active seat encourages employees to move by offering ultra-dynamic seating. Designed to promote posture changes, the sit-stand stool is height-adjustable to suit different work environments.
Furniture #4: acoustic furniture
A noisy workspace is never synonymous with comfort for employees, and even less with efficiency. To promote concentration and reduce the risk of fatigue linked to a noisy environment, acoustic furniture is a real solution for companies looking to fit out their offices. It absorbs sound and improves a room’s acoustics to limit the impact of ambient noise.
Furniture #5: the adjustable light fixture
Poor artificial lighting can cause eye strain and discomfort. To avoid these issues for employees, the company must choose a type of lighting and a light intensity suited to their visual needs. To achieve this, lamps with different angles and light intensities are among the solutions to prioritise to ensure extended work without visual discomfort.
Specialising in designer office furniture in Nice and throughout the Alpes-Maritimes, Jbonet offers companies a selection of ergonomic furniture recommended for better health at work. Would you like advice on the ergonomics of your professional spaces? Our team is available to discuss your office layout and guide you towards the solution that best supports your employees’ physical and mental health.
