More often than not, office furniture and fixtures are considered to be a cost centre. However, there is a shift in perception when ergonomic furniture comes into the picture, and more so when we talk about Standing Desk, also known as Sit-Stand Desk. These desks are considered to be investments that yield a respectable ROI against being the dreaded cost centres. So, how do the tables turn? Well, that’s what we are about to find out!
The Physical Impact of Standing Desk
It is widely known that a vast majority of the present-day population is suffering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma and more. Unfortunately, obesity is on the rise as well. All of these lead to increased absenteeism in the workplace. However, what most people do not know is that the second largest cause of office absenteeism is chronic pain of the back, neck, shoulders, overall fatigue and incessant headaches. Standing desk can help solve this issue to a fair extent. When your employees start standing more, even if it is just for 10 minutes per hour, their body enjoys improved blood circulation and their muscles get the much-needed window to move and flex. All of this combined helps relieve them of their pains and discomforts. As a matter of fact, you shouldn’t be surprised if you stop getting calls for leaves as a result of the aforementioned pains. Yes, that’s how much standing desk can enhance the health and wellbeing of your employees.
As a result, your business enjoys –
- Increased productivity
- Improved quality of goods and services
- Relatively reduced need for intervention from top managers
- Increased employee morale
- Reduced administrative costs of managing absenteeism
All of this combined is not only great for the employees and their health, but also for your organisation as a whole. decreased employee costs from absenteeism, an increase in group medical insurance rates,
The ‘Engagement’ Impact of Standing Desk
Standing Desk is a great way to enhance Employee Engagement! Wondering how Well, height adjustable desk give employees the opportunity to choose an ergonomic setting that works best for their desired comfort level. These desks make sure that it is the employee who makes the decision whether they wish to sit or stand for a given task, as well as for how long is it that they want to remain in a chosen position before switching it!
Since standing desk have a positive impact on the employees’ health, and gives them control over their ergonomics, they reaffirm the employees’ belief that their company cares for them, which boosts their engagement. It also helps in improving the mood and increasing the creativity of the employees. Again, this helps enhance the willingness to do more, and eventually the productivity of the employees making it a win-win for your business.
The Financial Impact of Standing Desk
While there is a study or two that claim that standing desk can increase the productivity of employees by as much as 48%, we agree that might be an isolated case. That said, there is no doubt about the fact that standing desk do increase employee productivity by 10%.
So, for instance, your company currently clocks in Rs. 1 crore per quarter. All other factors remaining the same, the employee productivity increases by 10% implying that you make an additional Rs. 10 lakh per quarter. Now isn’t that ratio of profitability enough to recover the cost of purchasing the standing desk, and then some. Of course, 10% is a ball park figure. While some organisations may experience only a 5% rise in productivity, others may see a whopping 20%. But, the fact remains, your employees become more efficient and consequently the productivity and profitability of your business increases significantly.
As you may have gathered, Standing desk not only help you save money but also enable you to make more money! And isn’t that a large part of your business goals?
Imagine having to change nothing but your office furniture and as a result, enjoying an improved bottom line. Now, if that isn’t an effortless way to boost your business, we don’t know what is!
FAQs
- How much does a standing desk costs?
For a premium quality manual height adjustable desk frame, you can expect to invest upwards of Rs. 18,000. Similarly, for an electric height adjustable desk frame you may need to invest in the range of Rs. 24,000.
- What are some of the standing desk add-ons that one should buy?
Some of the most desirable and highly recommended accessories for standing desks include –
- Monitor Arm
- Movable Keyboard Tray
- Storage Tray With Mouse Plate
- A Particle Board Table Top
- Desk Cable Management Spine