Advice: For these reasons you should offer your employees height-adjustable desks

Your employees are fitter and more productive at a height-adjustable desk – that's no longer a secret. Many companies have therefore already switched to this type of desk. In this article, we'll look at the advantages of providing your employees with height-adjustable desks as an employer.

Lower Sickness Rate: Save a lot of money with a small investment

Back pain and tension in the neck and shoulder area are a kind of "widespread disease" in Germany. Almost a quarter of all employees report suffering from chronic pain and, so to speak, going to work "sick." Almost 40 percent say they have at least occasional severe back pain. This can have various causes:

• Prolonged sitting
• Lack of exercise
• Postural defects and protective postures
• Overweight
• One-sided strains or pre-existing conditions in certain joints
• Poor diet or smoking
• Old age
• Poor workplace equipment

These are just some of the possible causes of back pain. In the workplace, it is particularly long periods of sitting, protective postures, and postural defects that cause back problems. In the long run, this can lead to your employees having to call in sick or even becoming completely unable to work. In severe cases, back pain can also lead to slipped discs or osteoarthritis.

A sick employee costs your company a lot of money. Wages continue to be paid, as do ancillary wage costs. In the worst case, the employee may even be completely absent after a long period.

With a height-adjustable desk, you avoid many of these consequences. According to experts, the alternation between standing, sitting, and walking makes for a healthy workday. With the correct height adjustment, the back is always straight, and the neck and shoulder area are also more relaxed. In addition, the body remains constantly in slight motion, which, due to a higher calorie consumption, reduces the risk of diabetes and obesity.

In the long run, the investment in a height-adjustable desk pays off for every employee. The sickness rate in your company can thus be reduced with little effort, and an incentive is also created for your employees to stay. As a corporate customer, you also benefit from attractive discounts on all our products at Deskspace, including height-adjustable desks and ergonomic sit-stand stools.

Employee Retention & Incentive for Newcomers

Especially in small and medium-sized companies, height-adjustable desks have not yet really caught on everywhere. In rural areas, you often still find classic offices with carpets, gray desks, and worn-out chairs. If you stand out here, it can be a great incentive for new employees and trainees.

Height-adjustable desks are representative of a modern company. They show that as a boss, you value the health of your employees, which they will appreciate. In addition to attracting new potential employees, you also create a reason for existing ones to stay.

Your employees benefit in many ways from height-adjustable desks. On the one hand, it is the health aspect that will bind them to your company. As described above, a height-adjustable desk relieves the back and promotes circulation. In addition, better blood circulation allows them to concentrate longer and be generally more efficient. Due to these enormous advantages, which also affect their private lives, your employees will be less likely to choose the competition.

"Gen Z" pays more attention to health and a good "work-life balance" than any other generation. Especially when looking for interns and apprentices, it can help you to equip your offices as modernly as possible.

Tip: In our blogs, we cover many topics related to a healthy office. Here you can, for example, read about the advantages of a green wall or an ergonomic sit-stand stool. Feel free to check it out!

Better Internal Communication: The Height-Adjustable Desk Also Works Wonders Here

Perhaps the following situation sounds familiar to you: In the afternoon, you're sitting in your comfortable office chair and need to send a copy to a colleague. The scanner is within reach, so you don't have to stand up, and you decide to simply email him the documents. While this is quick, it doesn't promote social interaction or good cooperation in your company.

At a height-adjustable desk, the hurdle of standing up no longer exists. If you're already standing, you have a stronger urge to move and are more likely to do things in person than send a two-line email. In addition, people are generally more talkative when standing and have a more open, authentic posture. A height-adjustable desk thus promotes cooperation and communication in your company. Especially after two years of pandemic and "social distancing," this is a crucial point!

Improved Productivity & Motivation

When standing, the human body is never completely at rest. There are always small micro-movements, even if you don't perceive them. In addition, the entire body is better supplied with blood, including the brain.

This means that your employees are generally fitter and more motivated when working standing up. Tasks are completed faster, and they are comparatively fit even on long days. Due to better blood circulation, your employees are still fit after work and can pursue their hobbies as a balance – a win-win situation.

The Deskspace Pro is very large and spacious with dimensions of 140cm x 70cm or 160cm x 80cm. Your employees have a lot of freedom of movement here, which increases the work pace for annoying tasks such as mail or sorting files. An advantage that benefits both the employer and the employee.

Conclusion: The Benefits of a Height-Adjustable Desk

The height-adjustable desk is a real must-have in the workplace today. It ensures better physical condition for your employees, more productivity, and a modern appearance in public. In addition, you can reduce your tax burden due to the slightly higher acquisition costs compared to normal desks. At Deskspace, you will find everything else you need for a healthy office, in addition to height-adjustable desks.

We are geared towards corporate customers! Our customer service will help you find exactly the right equipment for your offices. When purchasing several desks, you benefit not only from a discount but also from fast delivery within a few working days with shipping from Germany. On our website under the menu item "For Businesses" you will find all further important information!