A professional services or office workers work day is very sedentary, which means that they spend the majority of their day seated at a desk. Not only does this have detrimental effects on your health, but it can also affect your productivity. Therefore, you must have a comfortable office chair that can allow you to sit for long periods with minimum consequences.
Several benefits come from having a comfortable office chair, as well there are considerations that must be made when choosing the right office chair. Keep reading below to discover more.
Comfortability
Having an uncomfortable office chair can lead to back and neck pain, hindering your ability to work. The pain can lead to you becoming distracted at work and potentially needing time off to recover. This can put you behind on your work, meaning you will miss important deadlines, something a lawyer cannot afford to do. A simple and easy fix is to ensure that your office chair is comfortable and suited to you, as this will help eliminate pain, meaning you don’t miss any work and aren’t missing your deadlines.
One of the most common benefits of having a comfortable office chair is it boosts your comfort throughout the day. That may seem like a minor thing in the grand scheme of things but boosting your comfort is only the first step in ensuring that your health and productivity remain unaffected.
Being comfortable in the office is a simple way to help increase your productivity. Having an office chair that can be adjusted to your exact requirements will help you create and sustain a comfortable position at your desk, ensuring that you remain comfortable all day. This helps increase your productivity as you are not in pain and can stay focused on your work.
Size
Office chairs aren’t designed to be one size fits all. That’s why your office chair must suit your size. If your office chair isn’t suited to your size, e.g. it’s too small, it can make you very uncomfortable at your desk. This once again leads to a decrease in your productivity and can make you lose concentration, as you become more focused on the pain than your work. Therefore you must have an office chair that’s the correct height, width, and depth to support you in a comfortable position.
Purchasing a chair from All Storage Systems is a great way to ensure you are selecting the right chair for your needs. We consider your needs and recommend the best chair for you. We can also walk you through all the non-visible benefits which you won’t get if you buy one straight off a shop floor.
Duration of use
When choosing your office chair you also must consider how long you will be using your chair. According to the ABS, most people remain employed by one employer for a minimum of 5 years. This means that you will need an office chair that will last you for at least a few years. This will ensure that you don’t have to change your office chair due to wear and tear and keep readjusting and remoulding the seat to fit your shape.
Materials
You should also consider the material of your chair. If you’re somebody that runs hot, having a well-padded chair may not be the best, as the padding will trap the heat and make you hotter. However, a chair with a mesh back maintains a good level of airflow, helping to keep you cool and prevent overheating. These are simple ways to help regulate your body temperature, keeping you comfortable while working.
These are a few simple tips and tricks to help you select the right office chair for long days at the office.
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