Fatigue and overexertion are leading causes of accidental injury in the American workplace, accounting for at least $13.61 billion in direct costs in 2008 alone (i). With this statistic in mind, it’s clear to see that employers have much to gain by investing in employee comfort. With increased comfort comes decreased fatigue, an essential component […]
Ergonomic office furniture, including desk chairs with an optimized design, is widely used throughout businesses to keep employees fit, comfortable and productive in the long-run. Today, the biggest trend in ergonomic office furniture seems to be standing desks. As sit-stand options gain traction throughout the corporate world, many businesses are considering anti-fatigue mats to help […]
Last month, we announced our Fight Fatigue in February campaign to help businesses hedge against one of the most preventable costs of doing business: Worker fatigue. In January of 2009, the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine wrote that an overwhelming 40% of American workers suffered from workplace fatigue. The published study, along with several […]
