You should consider these points when setting up a height-adjustable desk

A height-adjustable desk makes everyday work healthier & more pleasant. Many companies have now completely switched to the new technology in their offices, and standing desks are also common in home offices. However, you should consider a few things regarding location & setup so that your workday runs smoothly. We have summarized the most important aspects concisely!

Location: Where to put the height-adjustable desk?

The location of your desk may not have played a big role for you so far. It was probably usually placed wherever there was space or where it looked best. If it was too dark or too bright there, lamps were put up or a curtain was hung. However, this is not healthy, because incorrect lighting conditions eventually cause damage to the eyes and also affect your concentration.

Poor lighting conditions force your eyes to strain more. The bright computer display also harms your eyes if the rest of the environment is much darker. Throughout the day, insufficient lighting can lead to headaches, concentration problems, and potentially even poor posture & shoulder-neck complaints. Studies have also stated that a gloomy, cold working environment promotes depression.

Too much light, in turn, forces your eyes to compensate for it. The result is eye pain and also headaches. Not to mention that you can barely see anything on the computer screen in too bright light.

Light is so important for humans because the body produces vitamin D through sunlight. A lack of vitamin D leads more quickly to visual impairments and mental illnesses such as depression. Therefore, you should pay attention to the light exposure when choosing the location of your height-adjustable desk.

Experts recommend that you should ideally sit/stand at your desk at a 90-degree angle to the window. Since the light falls sideways onto the desk here, you benefit from daylight all day long without annoying reflections. If you are left-handed, you should always sit with your right hand towards the window, and if you are right-handed, with your left hand. This prevents the annoying shadow of your hand or arm.

Also interesting: Studies have shown that employees primarily pay attention to the lighting conditions in the office; other influences such as view or decoration only come after that.

On the Deskspace website, you will find many more articles & guides on the topic of height-adjustable desks. Here you can, for example, learn why a standing desk is so healthy for you. Feel free to stop by!

Height-adjustable desk: Who pays the costs?

Employers in Germany are obliged to use ergonomic furniture even in office workplaces. This includes, for example, adjustable office chairs as well as monitors or separate standing desks. Things like exercise or outdoor breaks are also part of this concept of a "healthy" workplace. However, height-adjustable desks are not mandatory, as they are not mentioned in the Workplace Ordinance. So there is no obligation for standing desks, neither at work nor in the home office. But who then bears the costs for a height-adjustable desk?

In some exceptional cases, cost coverage by health or pension insurance is possible. This can be the case if you have had many sick days in the last 12 months due to long periods of sitting. However, a doctor must certify that the damage was indeed caused by sitting for too long.

The best way to get the employer to cover the costs is to engage in dialogue. Many companies are interested in the long-term health of their employees and therefore are happy to provide height-adjustable desks. You should follow the following tips if you plan to purchase a height-adjustable desk:

• Talk to your employer if you would like a height-adjustable desk at work. Do not purchase it yourself first.
• If you spend long periods in the home office, the provision of equipment for your workplace by the employer may become relevant. However, please do not buy a desk yourself and then claim the costs.
• Argue to your supervisor with the health and performance benefits of a height-adjustable desk.
• Approach your boss with offers; deskspace, for example, offers bulk discounts when an entire company is equipped with desks.

In most cases, companies cover the costs of a height-adjustable desk. The health and satisfaction of all employees are improved, and the company also creates incentives for new employees/apprentices. Working while standing also leads to higher performance and stress tolerance.

Even if the employer should not cover the costs, that is not too big a problem. Height-adjustable desks are no longer as expensive today as they once were. The Deskspace Pro, for example, is available for just 449.00 Euros, including the tabletop. In addition to high-quality workmanship, it convinces with many smart functions such as obstacle detection and child safety lock.

Cable management & obstacles: Prevention is better than cure

Nowadays, countless technical devices are needed on a desk. From computers with accessories to charging stations for cell phones and the like. With all these devices also come many cables that somehow have to be routed from the desk to the power supply. What is not a problem with a "normal" desk quickly becomes complicated with a height-adjustable desk. When adjusting the height, it quickly happens that a cable breaks off or causes other damage.

Tip: You should always wire your height-adjustable table in the highest position. This way, it cannot happen that a cable is unintentionally attached too tightly or too short, and an accident occurs when moving it up. Other obstacles such as wallboards, plants, or pictures should also be secured before the first movement.

But: All desks from deskspace have automatic obstacle detection. If resistance is detected, the table automatically stops. Even if you have small children in your apartment, this is no problem: Thanks to the child safety lock, the deskspace desk cannot be adjusted unintentionally or carelessly. You can find detailed information on the product page!

Conclusion: Why a height-adjustable desk

Height-adjustable desks are already standard in many offices today. They promote health, concentration, and performance through an upright and natural posture. In many cases, the costs are covered by the employer after consultation, and in individual cases even by the respective health insurance company. But even out of your own pocket, height-adjustable tables are affordable today, because we at deskspace have made it our mission to enable everyone to have an ergonomic workplace. Would you like to learn more? Then check out our website!