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

At a height-adjustable desk, your employees are fitter and more productive - that's no longer a secret. Many companies have therefore long since switched to this type of table. In this article, we look at the benefits of providing height-adjustable desks to your employees 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 state that they constantly struggle with pain and go to work “sick”, so to speak. Almost 40 percent say they have severe back pain at least occasionally. This can have various causes:

• long-term sitting
• lack of exercise
• posture errors and relieving postures
• overweight
• One-sided loads or pre-loads on certain joints
• Improper diet or smoking
• High age
• Bad workplace facilities

These are just some of the causes that could cause back pain. At work, it is particularly the long periods of sitting, the relieving posture and incorrect posture that cause problems for the back. In the long run, this means that your employees have to call in sick or even become completely unable to work. In severe cases, back pain can also lead to herniated discs or arthrosis.

A sick employee costs your company a lot of money. The salary continues and the ancillary wage costs continue to accrue. In the worst case, the employee even drops out completely after a long time.

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

In the long run, investing in a height-adjustable desk pays off for every employee. The sickness rate in your company can be reduced with little effort and your employees are also given an incentive to stay. At desqup, as a corporate customer, you also benefit from attractive discounts on all our products, including height-adjustable desks and ergonomic sitting and standing stools.

Employee retention & incentive for newcomers

Especially in small and medium-sized companies, height-adjustable tables have not really arrived everywhere. In the countryside, you often still find classic offices with carpeted floors, gray tables and worn-out chairs. Standing out here can be a great incentive for new employees and trainees.

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

Your employees benefit in many ways from the 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 strain on the back and promotes circulation. In addition, they can concentrate longer due to better blood circulation and are generally more efficient. These huge advantages, which also affect personal life, make your employees less likely to choose the competition.

The "Gen-Z" pays attention to health and a good "work-life balance" like no other generation. It can help you, especially when looking for interns and trainees, if you equip your offices as modern as possible.

Tip: In our blogs we deal with many topics related to a healthy office. Here you can read, for example, the advantages of a green wall or an ergonomic stool . Simply drop by!

Better internal communication: The height-adjustable desk also works wonders here

Perhaps the following situation sounds familiar to you: In the afternoon you are sitting in your comfortable office chair and you have to send a copy to a colleague. The scanner is within reach, so you don't have to get up and decide to just email him the documents. On the one hand, this is quick, but it does not promote social contacts or good cooperation in your company.

At a height-adjustable desk there is no longer the hurdle of getting up. When you're standing, you have a stronger urge to move and do things in person rather than emailing a two-liner. In addition, standing people are generally more talkative and have a more open, authentic attitude. With a height-adjustable desk, you promote cooperation and communication in your company. Especially after two years of pandemic and "social distancing" this is a very 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 notice them. In addition, the entire body is better supplied with blood, including the brain.

As a result, 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. Thanks to the better blood circulation, your employees are still fit after work and can pursue their hobbies as compensation - a win-win situation.

With a size of 140cm x 70cm or 160cm x 80cm, the desqup Pro is very large and spacious. Your employees have a great deal of freedom of movement here, which increases the pace of work when it comes to tedious tasks such as the mail or sorting files. An advantage that benefits both the employer and the employee.

Conclusion: This is what the height-adjustable desk brings

The height-adjustable desk is now a real must-have in the workplace. It ensures that your employees are in better physical shape, more productive 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. In addition to height-adjustable desks, at desqup you will also find everything else you need for a healthy office.