When we think of the factors that affect the productivity of a worker, we usually think of aspects such as motivation, training and skills, the working environment with colleagues and bosses, workload, schedules, climatic conditions of the workplace, etc.
But there is a factor that may go unnoticed at first, but which is essential for the proper performance of the worker and his productivity: the office furniture.
Ergonomics and wellness in the office equals higher productivity
In the past, adequate working conditions were measured simply by factors related to safety and hygiene. Today, we know that there are many other factors that determine improved worker performance. Employee comfort in the workplace, proper posture, an environment and space design that provides peace of mind and minimizes stress, or furniture that adds value (as we will see later), are fundamental to greater productivity.
Work ergonomics refers to the study of the most efficient ways in which a worker relates to his or her work environment, maximizing comfort and avoiding injuries. Thus, a high degree of ergonomics ultimately prevents something as serious for the company as absenteeism, whether derived from physical ailments, motivational factors or other reasons.
According to the Spanish real estate consulting firm Aguirre Newman, a company's productivity increases by up to 20% when the office furniture is comfortable for workers, so opting for ergonomic workspaces should not be seen as an expense, but as an investment.
But the well-being brought about by a good working environment is not only determined by physical elements (such as the comfort of a chair, which is undoubtedly very important), but is also determined by factors such as adequate lighting, a pleasant temperature or a distribution of space that allows collaboration between colleagues).
How can Megablok help you improve your office space?
From Megablok we offer you three types of solutions that are part of the concept of "ergonomic offices" and that will allow you to improve the productivity of your workers. They are the following:
1) OPEN SPACES
Open space offices are workplaces with more space for common areas and for team and collaborative sessions. This is intended to encourage teamwork, motivate employees and create more flexible methodologies focused on objectives. Megablok has three Open Spaces solutions that can be perfectly adapted to your workspace:
- Mailbox: Hybrid furniture in dimensions between lockers and mailboxes. It is designed for workers to store their personal belongings, and also serve to deposit letters or personal documentation.
- Office: This line seeks to offer the same solution as the previous one, but with a smaller space for correspondence. In addition, the office furniture of the Office line has two doors for full opening.
- Cubic: The Cubic model is a more compact locker, which facilitates movement by incorporating small wheels if desired by the customer and in turn improves the aesthetics of the offices. It also includes the option of integrating a removable coat rack, so that employees can hang up their clothes.
2) ELECTRONIC LOCKERS
Electronic lockers are lockers created especially for charging all kinds of electronic devices, while being conveniently stored inside them. Something very necessary in a workplace since we often need to charge our laptop or our mobile, but we do not have a nearby outlet (or they are all busy). Specifically, we can find:
- Charging boxes: They are small electronic lockers specially designed for charging mobile devices. They have built-in USB cables with three inputs and can be customized in number of compartments, lock types, etc.
- Charging carts: These electronic lockers are larger in size as they are mainly focused on charging laptops (with direct connection to the electric current), although cell phones and tablets can also be charged in them (through the type that incorporates USB cables).
3) SMART LOCKERS
Megablok, through its Community Locker smart locker solution, offers office and coworking space workers a solution through which they will be able to better reconcile their personal and work life, being able to receive all kinds of packages in their workplace privately without disturbing anyone and to be picked up at the end of the day. An added value for your offices that has a very positive impact on the employee's well-being.
As it is clear, the office furniture, the conditions surrounding it and its distribution, are fundamental factors to increase the productivity of your employees. If you want to know more about our solutions, you can ask us for information without obligation and we will help you choose the alternative that best suits your needs.
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