We often hear how furnishings and surroundings affect staff productivity. Office furniture manufacturers and health and safety at work experts are always talking about the type of furniture there should be in an office. If you haven’t heard of ergonomic office furniture by now then you must have been living in a cave. While it is true that some people over emphasise certain types of office furniture, there are plenty of studies testifying to the fact that surroundings at work can have either a positive or a negative effect on your workforce.

When an office is bright and cheery looking and people have comfortable and supportive seating arrangements, they are more likely to be productive because they are not spending time complaining of discomfort and wishing they were somewhere else.

If you want your staff to be productive then you should certainly pay attention to office décor and office furniture without becoming a bore. Ideally desks should be high enough and wide enough for employees to undertake their work and for them to have everyday items in easy reach. Seating needs to be both adjustable and supportive of a person’s back and arms to satisfy health and safety regulations and to ensure that the employee is more comfortable and perhaps more productive.