Office Furniture Evolution

By: Jenny Andrew
Submitted: 2009-08-14 16:29:06
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An office is a constantly evolving workspace. Technology has changed dramatically in the last ten years. From simple desktop copiers to complex multi-function office systems.

Health and safety in the workplace has cost many companies significant sums of money in recent years through lack of compliance. Staff are the key assets to a company, critical to the day to day business service delivery. Comfortable staff work longer hours, are more productive and show a better return for their employers.

Employee and business security has never been more critical as in today's high tech world. Electronic monitoring of business premises, through cctv, fire safety and secure access control ensure only the right people have access to files, data and equipment. Furthermore, this security continues to work long after you leave the office with many of these systems supported by UK wide 24 hour service.

A picture paints a thousand words. What do your clients see when they walk in your office?

Office furniture suppliers look at the environment staff work in, the space needed to work effectively in and the number of people that are required to be accommodated within that space. The new office is then planned out, observing importantly the HSE guidelines on a modern working space to ensure your business' compliancy to ever changing directives.

Many offer a full service which assists with not just office desks and office seating but all aspects of an office make-over or build including flooring, lighting, electronics and cabling.

Once a plan of the work is agreed, the office solutions company will manage the installation, layout, set up and final handover of the new office, or maybe it’s only a new desk. This care and attention to detail is very necessary because a workplace is where a significant time of a person’s life is spent.

Are you sitting comfortably?

People are all different shapes and sizes and all have different roles and requirements. Understanding ergonomics and the role it plays in the office is essential. After the common cold, backache is the greatest cause of absenteeism in the UK and a major cause is incorrect posture and more importantly, unsuitable office workplace seating. The cost of one week's salary will often cover the cost of high grade seating.

Office seating should provide good back support and have the ability to be easily adjustable to the correct working height. It is important that elbows sit at the same height as the keyboard and feet are placed comfortably, flat on the floor.

From a basic operator chair to specialist Ergohuman Mesh seating, comfortable people sit longer and therefore work longer, increasing productivity and business performance. With the many designs of office seating available now, there is no excuse to have the incorrect chair.

A huge range of colours and fabrics, including natural and reconstituted leathers are available from office furniture suppliers, along with specialist mesh seating ranges. Reviewing the seating is not just for the office. It is important to look at the reception area, breakout, conference, boardroom, classroom and auditorium.

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