Ergonomic workplace - plus points for employers and employees

Due to demographic change, employees will have to work longer and longer – this inevitably leads to more and more people addressing health aspects even at the workplace. A sustainable & healthy workplace not only benefits employees but also the company. We show why an ergonomic workplace is always a win-win situation!

Health: Here are the risks in the workplace

Before we look at the benefits of an ergonomic workplace, let's briefly address the risks. Because whether it's a desk job or physically demanding work, there are risks to physical integrity in every field. A distinction must be made between:

• Physical risks and
• Psychological risks,

because an improperly equipped workplace can leave its mark both physically and mentally. We have looked at the most common symptoms in both categories.

Psychological consequences

An unhealthy workplace usually leaves psychological consequences. The most common manifestations include:

• Higher stress levels
• Bad mood and lack of motivation
• Lower productivity
• Higher burden, depression
• Helplessness

Physical consequences

Outdated offices and unsuitable equipment can be a high burden on the body in the long run. The physical consequences of an unhealthy workplace include:

• Back, neck and shoulder pain
• Sore, strained eyes (e.g., due to poor monitors)
• Pain in hands and forearms due to outdated keyboard and mouse
• Tension due to an inferior office chair
• Higher risk of diabetes and obesity due to prolonged sitting

These are just some of the damages that can result from an unhealthy and less ergonomic workplace. All these aspects have an impact not only on the affected individual but also on the company. Whether employee or employer, it is important to avoid these consequences by providing an ergonomic workplace.

If you would like to learn more about the health consequences of ergonomic office furniture, please visit our Deskspace blogs!

Now, let's move on to the advantages for companies & employees that result from an ergonomic workplace.

Healthy office: These are the advantages for employees

The days of the classic office are numbered – carpeted floors, gray desks, and worn-out office chairs are now finally a thing of the past. They are being replaced by modern, bright rooms with a living room feel and many plants. "Gen Z" pays more attention to health and work-life balance than any other generation, and this includes the equipment of the workplace.

A healthy workplace should include the following items: A height-adjustable desk, ergonomic office stools, ergonomic mice and keyboards, as well as up-to-date monitors and audio devices. Aspects such as fresh air, water, and food are now taken for granted.

This has various advantages for you as an employee. A height-adjustable desk, for example, ensures that your back no longer adopts an incorrect or protective posture. In addition, the joints of your legs are in a natural position and are thus less strained. When standing, your blood circulation is better, and your performance and concentration are thereby increased. Freedom of movement and the urge to move also improve if you have opted for a standing desk.

The problems with mice and keyboards are often underestimated. Your wrist and the tendons in your hand are constantly under tension when you have to type or click. This leads to pain after long days and can also develop into cartilage damage. In addition, your hand is constantly bent, which puts a strain on your wrist.

Switching to an ergonomic mouse and keyboard is therefore essential if you work at a desk. With a palm rest, the keyboard ensures that you no longer bend your wrist and your fingers are not constantly under tension. You can get inexpensive models for just under 50 euros. With the mouse, your hand is in a position similar to a fist. This means your wrist is no longer bent, and your fingers don't have to bend to click. Here too, you can get a suitable model for about 50 euros.

An ergonomic and healthy workplace is important for you if you want to stay fit outside of your job. Because your health is protected as much as possible for a large part of the day, you also have more energy for your hobbies in the afternoon and evening.

A height-adjustable desk is an essential part of your healthy workplace. The Deskspace Pro can make your working day significantly healthier by allowing you to work standing up. By burning more calories, losing weight becomes easier, and your back relaxes in an upright posture. For more information, please visit our product page!

Why you as an employer should opt for ergonomic office equipment

Even if you are an employer, there are advantages that should make you think twice about ergonomic office equipment. In addition to employee retention, there are many other benefits that you might not expect at first. Among other things, the purchase brings the following advantages:

• Employee retention: Your employees will appreciate that you care about their health. They will prefer to stay with your company rather than moving to a competitor with poor equipment. Even salary is usually not a sufficient counter-argument here, as studies show.

• Representative: With a modern, healthy office with a "living room flair," your company also presents itself well to the public. During an open house, potential business partners or new employees will notice the office furnishings.

• Argument for new employees: Nowadays, it is increasingly important for your company to stand out from others. Future employees or trainees are usually very selective when choosing a company and pay attention to small details. With modern, healthy equipment, you stand out and perhaps provide the decisive argument.

• Lower sickness rate: Many illnesses are indirectly caused by an unhealthy workplace. With height-adjustable desks, healthy chairs, and modern offices, you prevent many "work-related illnesses" and thus ensure a lower sickness rate in your company – this is also a real added value for both sides.

Whether employee or employer, a healthy workplace has only positive effects for both sides. At Deskspace, we have made it our mission to make every office in Germany a little healthier. Through ergonomic furniture such as height-adjustable desks and sit-stand stools, we want to help ensure that your work cannot endanger your health – because it is the most important thing we have!