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4 Reasons to Add Height-Adjustable Desks to Your Office

22 February 2019 by Catalina Gomez

You've probably heard of standing desks, and you might even have thought about installing a few in your office. However, you can also invest in adjustable-height desks that can go from sitting desk to standing desk in just a few seconds. There are plenty of reasons why you should add them to your office, and here are just four.

1. Easy Adjustment for Different Team Members  

Unless you happen to clone your workforce, each person's body is going to be a little different. You might have one team member who is quite tall and tends to lean too far down over a conventional desk. You might have someone with a disability who prefers their desk to be slightly lower or higher. When you fit your office out with adjustable-height desks, each employee can ensure their workstation is at their own perfect level.

2. Health Benefits for Your Team

Standing instead of sitting keeps your body's muscles firm and reduces strain on the spine. However, standing all day isn't recommended—sitting provides a chance for muscles and joints to recover, which is especially important for older team members. When you fit your office out with adjustable-height desks, people will be able to quickly adopt a standing position for an hour or two each day to combine the benefits of standing with the benefits of sitting.

3. Aids Concentration and Productivity

When people stay in one position throughout the working day, they tend to start feeling a little dull and stiff. That's not great for productivity, but you can combat such listlessness by providing adjustable-height desks. Simply allowing team members the opportunity to change their desk position and stand for a while can leave them feeling more refreshed and better able to focus. When you're working on something taxing, even a small change can make a world of difference.

4. Less Disruption Than Standing Desks

Normal standing desks represent a great way for your team to stay alert. However, as mentioned above, your employees really shouldn't be standing through the entire working day. This means that many offices with standing desks only have a couple that can be used for shorter periods. However, this can cause a little disruption. People may get into arguments about who gets to use the standing desk when, and they'll need to move all their work stuff from desk to desk. By providing adjustable-height desks, you get to avoid such problems.

Contact a company that provides office furniture fitout services to learn more.

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