Workplace Ergonomics

Boost productivity with a proactive workplace

Ergonomics is the science of altering your workplace to maximize comfort of your employees. It reduces discomfort, increases productivity, and efficiency. Having an ergonomic office environment means that you have sufficient natural light, proper ventilation, comfortable space, reduced noise, adequate temperature, and pleasant scenery.

The factors connected with ergonomics contributing to the reduction in work stress also include,

(i) availability of things at a place which is easy to access, this may include basic necessities such as clean drinking water, fresh air, and natural light and premium necessities like banking facilities

?(ii) working in an environment which is comfortable,

?(iii) availability of an environment which promotes reduction in use of excessive force,

?(iv) the available work environment facilitates working at proper heights and in good postures,

?(v) availability of a working environment which minimizes fatigue,

(vi) availability of working place which is clean, clear and which facilitates easy movement,

(vii) availability of working environment which is comfortable and which enhances clarity and understanding, and

?(viii) availability of systematic working methods at the workplace resulting in improved work organization.

It is important to act in favor of your employees' well-being. Being in the good books of your employees helps both ways. It keeps your employee healthy and happy that results into reduced sick leaves and stressed employees. Secondly, it may make your employees think and do extra efforts for the company's welfare when they notice their employer taking extra efforts for them. The 3S factor should be adopted by the organizations for the improvement of the physical environment of the workplace. Set in order, Shine and Standardize.

So, in case you are thinking to change your workspace, don't think anymore. Do it!