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How Can I Manage Stress At Work?
On Stress Awareness Day, we look at some ways that stress at work can be managed Don’t stay silent If your workload is too overwhelming, talk to your manager or a colleague. Explain to them why you’re struggling, especially if the problem is out of your control. This helps to keep the people around […]
Ergonomic Tips for Teachers
Although teachers are not necessarily sat down for as long as office workers, they are still just as susceptible to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) Standing for extended periods of time, bending or crouching down to low desks and chairs, or sitting on chairs designed for children can all put strain on a teacher’s body. […]
How Can You Improve Children’s Spinal and Postural Health at School?
Is your classroom ergonomical? Musculoskeletal disorders and back pain account for 31 million of lost working days due to absenteeism. The costs to the economy are huge and perhaps that’s why prevention or intervention for these issues tends to focus on adults in the workforce rather than children. However, research shows that increasing numbers […]
How Does Tiredness Affect Performance at Work
Research from Westfield Health has found that almost half of employees regularly turn up to work too tired to function effectively. Despite this, 86% feel that they are not able to openly communicate with their manager about how their tiredness is affecting their performance. 34% of survey respondents said that their mental well-being has suffered […]
What Are Employee’s Top Priorities in Terms of Benefits and Working Environment
Do you really know what makes your staff tick? Research by co-working developer, Areaworks, has found that flexible and comfortable working zones are a top priority to employees. Half of the workers surveyed wanted to swap fixed desks for hot desks and casual seating. 64% of office-based respondents also stated that having access to good […]
What’s The Best Height Adjustable Desk?
Looking to buy height adjustable desks? Need some more information about the best types of sit/stand desks? Read on. There is plenty of information available online regarding the multitude of ways that sit/stand desks are beneficial for both staff and employers. However, there isn’t much information about what the best type of height adjustable […]
NEW BREAKOUT AREA FOR 6TH FORM COLLEGE
Were were happy to help a local 6th form college to create a new breakout area that students could be proud of We recently helped a local college to update their current common room area into a more functional and modern space for students to relax and socialise in. Using Visa chairs and fully […]
FURNITURE FOR HEAD OFFICE OF NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY
As a customer of ours since 2008, we were delighted to be able to assist this network company in making their new offices practical, welcoming and comfortable Our main areas of focus were the main offices, meeting room, boardroom and breakout space. We created all these areas with a modern and professional finish in mind […]
Top 13 Products to Create an Ergonomic Workplace
At the heart of an ergonomic workplace, it has to ensure the setup fits the person using it, rather than forcing the body to adapt to poor furniture or awkward layouts. Chairs support movement, desks adjust to different tasks, and accessories remove small daily strains which tend to build up over time. With hybrid working […]
OFFICE REFURBISHMENT FOR LOCAL CHARITY
We recently completed an office refurbishment for a charity who were relocating their headquarters to a more modern premises in Reigate. We were instructed to create a professional but vibrant feel to the new office space and also to create a space that was practical both in terms of working and storage. We provided the […]
How to Make the Most of Your Small Office Space
A small office can start off feeling fine, then a couple of new starters arrive, storage spreads out, meetings get squeezed in wherever there’s a spare corner, and suddenly the whole place feels a bit tight. As the space changes make sure you have enough air volume for numbers in the office. That tends to […]
Ergochair | Bespoke, Made to Measure Chairs
ErgoChair is a UK based company, set up in 2004 to fill a gap in the ergonomic office chair market Until Ergochair, there were no ergonomic chairs on the market that could be specified to suit every individual. Even some of the best ergonomic chairs on the market could not offer complete support and […]