| Business office furniture is probably something most | | | | satisfaction with the right chair. And I'm not alone. |
| people simply overlook, or at least don't get that | | | | Studies have shown that when workers have quality |
| excited about. Chances are pretty good that most | | | | chairs they are not only more productive, but they |
| don't even have a ready opinion on the subject. | | | | actually have less work related stress injuries and |
| However, it is something that many should give at least | | | | missed work days. We invest lots of money on lots of |
| some thought to since so much time is spent on and | | | | things. It only makes sense to get the best office |
| around it. | | | | furniture we can afford. |
| If I asked you if you preferred to spend the day at | | | | Chairs are probably the most central piece of business |
| your desk in a folding metal chair, or a luxury office | | | | office furniture, but let's talk about desks for just a |
| chair it wouldn't take more than a split second for you | | | | minute. They are just as varied and important in the |
| to respond. You inherently know that you'd rather | | | | work place. And, expecting people to work with a |
| spend your time in the relative comfort of a nice chair, | | | | chair and no desk is ridiculous. Any old folding card |
| right? Me too. So now that I've drawn your attention to | | | | table will do, but don't make me laugh. Can you imagine |
| this subject, let's take a fresh look at business office | | | | the look on people's faces when they come into your |
| furniture. | | | | place of business and see those wobbly wonders at |
| First, what is it? There are lots of pieces of furniture | | | | work. No thanks. Now picture everyone working at |
| that make up a workable repertoire of business office | | | | their beautiful oak or mahogany desks and matching |
| furniture: desks, chairs, credenzas, bookshelves, printer | | | | bookshelves and credenzas. Much better. But those |
| stands, conference tables, file cabinets, break room | | | | are expensive, right? Right. But don't worry. If cost is a |
| and reception furniture. All of these things and more | | | | concern, there are some wonderful less expensive |
| are part of what makes our places of business | | | | options out there that include veneered and melamine |
| functional and effective. When the people who work | | | | pieces that look like expensive wood, but cost much |
| there have the business office furniture they need | | | | less. |
| they are more productive, happy, and comfortable. | | | | The right business office furniture will pay for itself |
| An obvious second thing to ask about business office | | | | many times over in increased productivity and worker |
| furniture is if it really makes a difference to people that | | | | satisfaction. Don't underestimate the effect that the |
| use it. Of course it does. Think about my original | | | | right (and the wrong) pieces of furniture have in the |
| question about what chair you would prefer to use. A | | | | workplace. If you are an employer, think about what |
| metal chair may be okay to sit in for a few minutes at | | | | your employees have to work around. If you are an |
| your son's cub scouting meeting. But beyond that, | | | | employee, be grateful if your employer provides nice |
| those things can get pretty uncomfortable. They make | | | | desks and chairs for you. If they don't, and you have a |
| my back sore. | | | | way to do so, let them know the problem and work |
| However, I could sit in a quality leather office chair for | | | | together to improve the business office furniture |
| hours and show no ill effects. I have discovered that I | | | | where you work. |
| am able to get more done and with greater focus and | | | | |