Ergonomics = Comfort + Ease + Efficiency

Employees spend most of their day at work. And it is very important for workplaces to be comfortable and office furniture to be ergonomic in terms of the ease and efficiency of employees.

Technologies developing with digitalization also change the daily workflows and ways of working for employees. The business world is now shifting towards business conduct that is more collaborative, focused on constant communication between teams, and that requires rapid adaptation to change. Besides, employee expectations are also changing day by day.

Studies reveal that more than three-quarters of employees are between the ages of 18-34, and this means a business world in which employees with different expectations will now have more say. 

Considering all of this, comfortable offices where employees see the realization of their expectations, feel at ease as they would at home, and spend long hours should be designed. Thus, ergonomics is a must for employee health and productivity. 

So, what are ergonomics? The dictionary definition of ergonomics is as follows: 'the scientific study of people and their working conditions, especially done in order to improve effectiveness'. In other words, ergonomics are the natural and technical research and development studies that examine the physical and psychological characteristics of human beings and ensure their harmony with the machines and the environment.

All of these definitions emphasize the importance of building a suitable working environment, namely through office furniture choices such as office desks and office chairs, for employees to improve their productivity. Designing equipment and office furniture in the workplace without considering ergonomic factors can lead to negativities such as unsuitable environmental conditions for employee needs, unrest, dissatisfaction, and decrease in work efficiency. With an aim to better the harmony between the employees and workplace, ergonomics also increase productivity, work quality and motivation.

Considering that employees spend most of their days at the workplace, we can say that it is only possible in an ergonomic working environment for them to do their jobs efficiently. 

In the end, it is high time we say goodbye to the nine-to-five desk jockeying that we've been accustomed to for many years and move away from classical office design approaches for the health of new-generation employees. It must be kept in mind that the goal in ergonomics is to adapt the work to the employee, and not the other way around.