Ergonomics

Health and happiness at work: Posturite in numbers
Posturite helped over 113,356 employees in 2022 and demand has been red hot for ergonomic equipment and workplace wellbeing services this year. Take a look at all the numbers for workstation assessments, disability awareness sessions, ergonomic chairs and more!

Are employers doing enough to help homeworkers avoid back and neck pain?
A 31% increase in neck and back problems since 2019: this is the concerning new UK statistic for people signed off on long-term sick leave. How should employers respond?

Ergonomic products – as recommended by real humans
Revealed! The humans who man the Posturite online chat are Vikki and Gareth, experienced DSE Assessors. Did you know you can get immediate ergonomic product help on the chat service? Meet the team and hear how they like to surprise customers like you – by not being bots!

Improving our posture: should we try to sit up straight?
Good posture means working to our body’s balance and strengths. This new infographic explores what posture is, how taking care of our posture can help us to avoid pain, and how we can feel more confident, happier and more active if we avoid slouching.

The benefits of using ‘standing desks’: what’s the latest research?
A fascinating new study by the University of Leicester on reducing office workers’ sitting time is out. How does using height-adjustable desks, known by some as ‘standing desks’, affect physical, biochemical, psychological, and work-related health and performance?

5 ways to create an active workplace - and why it matters
Want to increase productivity at your company? Nudge your team to move more while they work. Yes, it’s really that simple!

Do I really need someone to set up a new office chair for me?
The marvellous ease of having my new ergonomic chair assembled and set up for me in my office shines like a beacon of convenience. No hassle – it’s the chance to start enjoying the comfort of that chair right away.

Sport: teamwork and muscle power
Muscles are a hot topic at Posturite. As is sport! We look at which muscles we work in four sports and what sportspeople can teach us that we can use in business. We learn from sport psychology about strategy, the competitive spirit and more.

For office chair buying, how does a consultant add value?
Navigating the office chair market - and getting the best ROI - is not always easy. Can a consultant really cut the time and cost of shortlisting, trialling, and deciding on the right office chairs for your business?

7 pieces of home office equipment every start-up needs
Want to kit out your new business with brilliant office furniture and technology which help you work productively and comfortably? Here’s tips for start-ups on tight budgets and reminders to founders look after body and mind.