Home office, i.e. working from home, is no longer a privilege. According to Hays research shows that over 55% of employers offer their employees such an opportunity [1] . This trend has accelerated over the years, but now, for safety reasons, working from home has become an everyday occurrence. Such a system has many advantages: above all, it saves time and money, which we do not have to waste, e.g. on commuting. On the other hand, it requires a lot of self-discipline and time management, as well as a well-arranged workplace.
What should be in every home office?
Electrically adjustable desk.
Electrically adjustable desks are designed to help employees stay healthy. And also so that they can relieve the spine and change their working position from sitting to standing. If you have a desk with electric height adjustment, you can divide your working time into blocks. For example, an hour of sitting work, half an hour of standing work. An additional advantage is that the desk control panel can be connected to an application that will remind us to change position. The big advantage of an adjustable desk is that it can be used by all household members. The height can be adjusted to both the height of a child and an adult. Modern desks remember specific settings. There are many models of electric desks available on the market. Before purchasing, it is worth paying attention to such aspects as: the appropriate size of the countertop, the way the actuators work and the aesthetics of the desk. To make your work more enjoyable, it is worth choosing a countertop with a Perfect Sense coating, which not only makes the desk look extremely elegant, but also has antibacterial properties and prevents fingerprints.
Monitor arm.
This inconspicuous gadget changes a lot. It is important that it is adapted to the user's needs. Just as we change the height of the desk while working, the monitor settings should change as our position changes. The holder should be adjustable both in height and the distance of the monitor. It should be well adjusted to the weight of the monitor. Choose handles that compensate for the load. Specially designed springs make changing settings comfortable and quick.
Choosing a chair is an important task. The perfect armchair must meet specific requirements. It is not worth wasting money on a chair that will deepen existing or create new spinal curvatures. An ideal armchair must have adjustable height, and it would be good if the depth of the armchair was also adjustable. When sitting at a desk, it is important that the lumbar section adheres to the backrest, so this part of the chair should also adapt to the shape of our back, which will significantly relieve the spine. An additional advantage will be adjustable armrests, the ability to adjust them to the working position, significantly increasing comfort and supporting the maintenance of the appropriate position. To ensure thermal comfort, choose ergonomic seats with a membrane not only on the seat but also on the backrest. The most important thing, however, is to maintain the right body position while sitting, even the best chair will not do it for us.
Setting up a home office is not an easy task. However, it is worth investing in good quality products to enjoy comfortable work and at the same time support your health and well-being. A desk, monitor holder and armchair are the "base" of every home office or work corner. When purchasing them, it is worth seeking advice from specialists who will help you choose the perfect product. At Deskwise, we offer help in making your choice. Feel free to contact us.
[1] Is home office beneficial for employees? (hays.pl). Access date: 26/12/2021.