mariotyler49's Space http://mariotyler49.posterous.com Most recent posts at mariotyler49's Space posterous.com Wed, 20 Jun 2012 22:06:00 -0700 How a Chair Upgrade Can Improve Office Performance http://mariotyler49.posterous.com/how-a-chair-upgrade-can-improve-office-perfor http://mariotyler49.posterous.com/how-a-chair-upgrade-can-improve-office-perfor Desk jobs require extensive hours of sitting in front of a computer. These hours can lead to sore backs and joints from sitting with bad posture for extended periods of time. Bad posture can also in turn lead to emotional side effects, such as increased stress from not feeling centered and a negative attitude in the workplace. All of these are reasons why more businesses are putting their resources towards helping their employees feel better at work by making easy improvements to the executive leather office chair for the office.

When looking for an ergonomic chair that will help support employees and encourage good posture, start by looking for one that is fully adjustable. This includes not only the ability to move the chair up and down, but also the ability to give the person sitting the flexibility to move around while seated. When the person has the flexibility to move around, they are more likely to find a position where they can put less pressure on their back. This also helps them open up their airways and breathe better, as opposed to when they are seated hunched over with their core tightened.

Next, look for a chair that will support the persons back and hips. These joints take on the most pressure when seated because of the amount of body weight that is being pushed onto these areas. Find a solution that offers lumbar support to give balance to the small of the back where the most pressure is put. This additional support will automatically encourage the person to sit with better posture because their back will be supported and they will remain comfortable.

Finally, while the place where an employee sits is important, it is equally important to encourage people to get up and move around throughout the day. Changing positions frequently throughout the day has proven to be extremely beneficial to the health and well-being of people with desk jobs. Encourage people to get up from their desk to go ask a question of somebody in the other room instead of simply sending a quick e-mail, or have meetings where all employees stand instead of sit.

If your company is looking for an easy way to boost morale and reduce the number of sick days employees are taking, making a simple switch of furniture can be the answer. With the flexibility to move freely while seated, as well as additional back support, your employees will automatically sit up straighter and improve their overall health. This will send more oxygen to their brains and put them in a better mood. With a simple click here and there with your mouse, you can go online and get started finding the right equipment to help your employees sit better and feel healthier overall.

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