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KLEOPATRA KIVRAKIDOU, CHANNEL
MARKETING MANAGER AT ERGOTRON
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rom streamlining data management,
improving systems infrastructure,
increasing cybersecurity postures or
simply having virtual meetings via a laptop or
smartphone, we use technology in a myriad
of ways to work faster and more efficiently.
Resellers and distributors who work with a
wide variety of vendors in the channel are
well-positioned to advise and suggest tailored
solutions to businesses looking for ways to
improve efficiency and productivity in the
workplace through technology.
However, in striving to reach new heights
of speed and efficiency in the workplace,
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productivity actually seems to have fallen.
Most of the technology used for work
requires us to be seated and, for us humans,
who aren’t designed to be sedentary for
extended periods of time, this can cause all
sorts of physical discomfort, including achy
necks, backs and wrists, which in turn means
productivity takes a hit.
Businesses should be approaching their
partners in the channel as trusted advisors
who can help them fully realise the value
of their tech investments, including the
human factor. Here’s where ergonomics, the
science of optimising the products we use
to do our work, can play a key role. Using
movement-friendly furniture such as a
sit-stand desk has been shown to increase
Encouraging mobility
and supporting
comfortable computing
leads to better
engagement and
productivity.
productivity by up to 46%. The freedom
to shift between sitting and standing can
prevent restlessness, and the simple action
of standing up boosts mental alertness and
improves mood.
Just as apps create a better connection
between employees and tasks, furniture
designed according to ergonomics principles
creates a better connection between people
and their devices. Long hours of screen time
are an inescapable reality, so it’s crucial that
each employee’s screen can be positioned
in a way that’s kind to their body. The
ergonomic solution to achieving this is to
turn fixed monitors into movable ones by
attaching them to a fully-adjustable arm
that’s secured to the desk – it’s a simple,
cost-effective way to ensure there’s minimal
stress on the body, with a posture that feels
natural and comfortable.
Encouraging mobility and supporting
comfortable computing leads to better
engagement and productivity. This is why
investment in technology should go beyond
apps and devices to include workspaces
where people and the digital world
come together.
Looking after the comfort of employees
during their working day enables them to
focus more on the job at hand, ensuring
that technology continues to contribute to
efficiency in the workplace.