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INTEGRATING SIT/STAND INTO THE WORKPLACE
In recent years there has been increasing awareness surrounding the benefits of “Sit/Stand” at work. Many more height adjustable desks are now available on the market and there are also a host of schemes encouraging staff to be more active during their working day. There are many health and wellbeing issues associated with sitting down all day […]
How is Employee Wellbeing Affected by Lack of Privacy and Acoustics
In the last few years ergonomics has been the number one focus in workplace and furniture design. We’ve seen chairs that promote good posture and sit-stand desks all becoming prevelant. However, ergonomics is just the starting point in the much bigger picture of employee wellbeing. There are many factors that come in to play when considering how to improve […]
A Look at Active Seating and the HÅG InBalance™ Mechanism
With Winter fast approaching, it’s easier than ever to stay at your desk on your lunch break and to get cosy on the sofa in the evening. But do you know how bad this sedentary behavior is for your health? Take a moment to think about exactly how much time you spend sitting in […]
Recent Refurbishment | Sat Comms Company
With the mental health of employees becoming big on the agenda of many business owners, one Satellite Communications company contacted us with a brief to carry out refurbishment works on their staff kitchen and break area, as well as create a brand new gym area to allow employees to relax and switch off. The Brief […]
Workplace Design and Ergonomics and How They Can Reduce Employee Stress
On National Stress Awareness Day, we take a look at the importance of workplace design and ergonomics on the reduction of employee stress, fatigue, illness and absenteeism. According to Beautyman (2006), businesses that ignore the design and layout of their workplaces are failing to optimise the full value of their human capital. This is […]
The Complete Guide to Buying Office Furniture
Buying office furniture sounds simple at first, yet it usually becomes more layered once budgets, team needs and future plans start coming into view. A desk and chair are rarely just functional items. They shape how people work, how comfortable they feel through the day and how your space comes across to anyone walking in. […]
SPECIALIST CUSTOM BUILD PROJECT FOR LONDON BASED SCHOOL
Complementing the architect’s design, we created a modern and engaging library area for a London based girl’s school With all furniture designed, delivered and installed on time, we created a bright and modern new library area with custom built features. The new range of furniture included a brand new reception desk and seating for […]
From Standing Desks To Relaxation Zones, What Makes A Productive Office?
“Wellbeing is very important,” he says. “The boom and bust mentality of work – people working ferociously to hit the deadline and then burning out – leads to peaks and troughs in performance. We’ve gone to extra lengths to create an environment where we attract the best people and once they are here they are […]
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A MESH CHAIR?
If you’re looking to buy a new office chair but are confused by all the options available, it can be easy to stick to something you know which is generally a simple, foam based task chair with standard fabric upholstery. But this isn’t always the best option and you could be missing out on a chair […]
THE IMPACT OF OFFICE FURNITURE ON CREATIVITY AND PRODUCTIVITY
January, and indeed, the first few months of the year are always hard. Chances are your employees are only just beginning to get back into the swing of things outwardly. They’ve remembered all their passwords and their diary is now full and organised after a week’s worth of blindly fumbling through the workday. However, they’re […]
SIT STAND DESKS; WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AND WILL THEY BECOME THE NORM?
DR MIKE LOOSEMOORE (LEAD CONSULTANT IN EXERCISE MEDICINE AT THE INSTITUTE OF SPORT, EXERCISE AND HEALTH) CLAIMS THAT STANDING FOR THREE HOURS A DAY IS AS GOOD FOR YOU AS RUNNING TEN MARATHONS PER YEAR. DOESN’T SOUND TOO ARDUOUS, RIGHT? BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO IF YOUR JOB OR DAILY ROUTINE REQUIRES YOU TO BE […]
A DESIGNER’S VIEW ON THE CHANGES TO COME
CURRENTLY, THERE IS MUCH FOCUS ON CHANGING WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENTS AND WORKING PATTERNS AND AN UNCERTAINTY THAT SEEMS TO GO HAND-IN-HAND WITH EXCITEMENT AROUND WHAT THE FUTURE OF WORKING BRITAIN, AND INDEED, THE WORLD WILL LOOK LIKE In light of this, Wave Office spoke to Julie Berdou, an Interior Designer in her early twenties. Having now […]