{"id":2000,"date":"2018-01-29T07:00:42","date_gmt":"2018-01-29T07:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/?p=2000"},"modified":"2018-01-22T19:16:40","modified_gmt":"2018-01-22T19:16:40","slug":"tips-improving-office-ergonomics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/tips-improving-office-ergonomics\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Improving Office Ergonomics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2001\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Capture-300x168.png\" alt=\"Tips for Improving Office Ergonomics\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Capture-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Capture-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Capture-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Capture.png 1188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The old expression, \u201chappy wife, happy life\u201d could easily apply to the office, as in \u201chappy employees, happy boss\u201d even if it doesn\u2019t rhyme. Why? Because happy employees are more productive, and more productive employees spell greater profits.<\/p>\n<p>There are some easy ways to make your employees happier. Improving employee comfort will improve office efficiency. Here are some tips to make your employees happier and your business more profitable this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Allow Employees to Stand and Work<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There have been a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/well.blogs.nytimes.com\/2012\/10\/17\/get-up-get-out-dont-sit\/\">studies<\/a> showing that spending much of your day sitting isn\u2019t good for you, no matter what you do in your time off. It doesn\u2019t have to be expensive or complicated to allow your employees to stand. There are all kinds of new gizmos that will put an employee\u2019s computer at different heights.<\/p>\n<p>The main point here is that you want to make working height-adjustable and individualized for the worker, if at all possible. Employees are happier and healthier if they can vary their <a href=\"http:\/\/osha.oregon.gov\/OSHAPubs\/factsheets\/fs56.pdf\">work position<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Give Employees <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/anti-fatigue-mats.html\"><strong>Anti-Fatigue Mats<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If employees have to spend long periods standing, then at least give them anti-fatigue mats. We have tons to choose from, and they make a significant difference in employee comfort. Standing for long periods can be hard on the back and your joints and can even create repetitive stress injuries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make Sure You Have Desk Chair Mats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever tried to work behind a desk that doesn\u2019t have a mat, you\u2019ll understand why these mats are important. A desk chair mat allows an employee to move around quietly and easily without any friction, and the mat also protects the floor. These are an absolute must for the office.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/karstenstrauss\/2013\/09\/08\/7-ways-to-keep-your-employees-happy-and-working-really-hard\/#c1891ea40c5e\"><strong>Perks<\/strong><\/a><strong> Do Matter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Okay, so maybe you can\u2019t afford to send your employees on paid cruises in the South Pacific or give them access to an in-office gym and swimming pool. How about a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/logo-floor-mats.html\">logo mat<\/a> with an employee\u2019s name on it? We can print almost anything on a logo mat.<\/p>\n<p>At least consider some inexpensive team-building fun like some companies do during the holidays, where you put your team together in a conference room for some simple games with cheap prizes. You don\u2019t have to spend a lot of money to let your employees know that you care about them and how they feel.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have other questions? It\u2019s easy to contact us, and we\u2019re happy to help you. You can always call us at (877) 333-1018 or email us at <a href=\"mailto:sales@eaglemat.com\">sales@eaglemat.com<\/a> for more information of if you aren\u2019t sure what you need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/tips-improving-office-ergonomics\/\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/thumbnail-for-excerpts\/tfe_no_thumb.png\" class=\"alignleft wp-post-image tfe\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/><\/a><p>The old expression, \u201chappy wife, happy life\u201d could easily apply to the office, as in \u201chappy employees, happy boss\u201d even if it doesn\u2019t rhyme. Why? Because happy employees are more productive, and more productive employees spell greater profits. There are some easy ways to make your employees happier. Improving employee comfort will improve office efficiency. 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