The sound of the printer or coffee machine. Clattering keyboards. Colleagues chatting or making phone calls. All these are likely to be familiar sounds to anyone who works in an open-plan office. And many people find them annoying. Because whatever the source of the sound, it results in reduced concentration. In this blog post, we …
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Why is light so important for healthy work? Does investing in better light in the office lead to higher productivity? And what is the ideal light intensity? You will find an answer to these questions in our blog post on working healthily. This blog post will tell you more about the importance of good office …
In our previous blog post, we stressed the importance of a flexible workplace. An office furnishedto suit the needs of the organisation and its staff. And activity-based working plays a major role in that. What is activity-based working? Activity-based working means that you create a suitable working environment for every activity or task within your …
We are being bombarded by more and more inspiring and flexible office interiors and workplace concepts. As well as creativity, these concepts nurture concentration, communication, cooperation… and taking pleasure in work. It is difficult to say how that is expressed specifically in office furnishings. One thing is crucial, though: creating a flexible workplace attuned to …
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Sitting still for more than eight hours a day isn’t healthy, as we’ve explained in the past. To work ergonomically – i.e. healthily – you need variation. That means everything from micro-movements on your office chair to taking a break from sitting down. By regularly stretching your legs, for example. And, of course, by choosing …
Sitting still in the same position for a long time is not good for the body. As a result, it has a negative impact on the concentration and productivity of screen workers. Poor posture usually causes lower back pain in the long term. It is relatively simple to reduce this lower back pain if you …
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We’re not made to sit still for eight hours a day, that is for sure. After a while, it begins to take a serious toll on our bodies. Back and neck complaints are the most common symptoms. But headaches, eye problems and muscle problems are becoming increasingly common as well. You can easily avoid all …
Caring about your employees’ well-being means more than just providing the right office chair. Physical ergonomics are clearly very important. But did you know that cognitive ergonomics and organisational ergonomics play a major role in working healthily too? A strong well-being policy takes all aspects of ergonomics into account. The basis of your well-being policy: …
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Furnishing your office isn’t something you do every day. That’s why professional help is often more than welcome. The knowledge and experience of a specialist will save you time, money and effort. As an expert in office furnishings, Ergo-Lab focuses on functionality, ergonomics, sustainability and – yes – on the price. Of course we have …
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Light has a significant influence on our performance, concentration, mood and sleep pattern. That makes light an intrinsic part of healthy working practices. So it is important to pay attention to the lighting in your office. Why is light so important to healthy work? Good lighting is more important than you might think. Light influences …
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