Ergonomics and wellbeing
Office ergonomics and amenities will be the key
Office work has always primarily been a sedentary job which many people find to be its biggest downfall. The position in which you spend 8 hours every day at your desk is not natural, healthy or convenient for the human body. Spending extended periods of time seated puts strain on the spine and lumbar section, impairs circulation, and over many years, can lead to long term physical conditions. Discomfort plays havoc with not only the body but also the mind. Over time focus and motivation for work can decrease. Standing at your desk or getting up from it every now and then, even for a few minutes, can really make a difference. Well designed office spaces must have good ergonomics to combat this issue. Correctly adjusted armrests and simple tools like keyboard trays can go a long way in helping prevent injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome.
The same cannot be said for home-based working. As a result of the recent pandemic working in the office has not been an option for most people and a long spell of working from home will have taken a toll. Not everyone is able to facilitate a proper home office environment with a well suited and comfortable workspace or remember to fit in time to take daily walks just to promote activity.
Office spaces on the other hand are often spread out with a short walk involved to get to the photocopier or the break room. In conjunction with travelling into work each day, climbing stairs and going out for lunch will also help to overcome this problem and office space is able to provide a happy working environment.
Workspaces will also often include a comfortable breakout area for employees to relax, or even the addition of a ping-pong tbale or dart board to raise spirits and get staff moving around. Features like this will be crucial in encouraging people to head back to the office after this long spell of home-based working, as they provide a lift to morale and overall well-being.
Hushoffice ergonomic solutions
“The goal of ergonomics is to fit the task to the individual, not the individual to the task” – Ergonomics in the Workplace, the Exponent Health Group.
There are also the environmental aspects to consider – temperature, noise and lighting. In an office environment you will need it to be fairly quiet to enable focused work, as well as being able to properly see your screen and paperwork clearly to avoid eye strain.
Prime working conditions
Hushoffice work booths are designed with ergonomics in mind, and are a readymade environment perfectly suited to promote concentration and productivity. The hushWork. Sit & Stand is designed to provide ideal conditions for an employee to concentrate and work in silence. Today, it also provides a safe workplace that greatly reduces the risk of potential coronavirus infection at work due to the isolated space and powerful air ventilation system. The integrated equipment in the booth guarantees full comfort thanks to the height adjustable table, ranging from 26–49 inches, which allows you to work both standing and sitting. There are many more amenities here to make work more efficient. Each Hush booth offers power and USB sockets, adjustable eye-friendly lighting, as well as efficient interior ventilation. The implementation of designated working booths will elevate the workspace by providing specific areas for quiet focus without discouraging collaborative work and general office chatter, something we have all been missing in our home offices. These factors will ultimately be the key to encourage people to want to go back to work to take advantage of these prime working conditions, as well as the convenience and social aspects that cannot easily be replicated at home.
* This post was originally posted by ThinkSpace on March 17, 2021. This was reposted with permission from ThinkSpace.