Getting the proper support for work

As working from home becomes the norm for more businesses, many employees today find themselves hunched uncomfortably over laptops at dining tables or sitting on sofas. As a result, ailments such as muscle strains or back problems are becoming more common among the growing ranks of remote workers; affecting productivity and morale in the process.

A well-designed office setting is likely to provide the ergonomic comforts that many workers have taken for granted; whether it's a computer monitor that's at eye level, or a chair that supports your lower back.

Recognising this problem, the Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) recently announced its intention to focus on developing products designed for home-based work. For instance, such products could incorporate power outlets into furniture, or have features that can help to maintain and even improve one's posture.

Why ergonomics matters

Ergonomics aims to avoid what experts describe as "microtraumas"; tiny strains place on our joints and muscles that may not be apparent now, but can result in long-term ailments like muscular and skeletal disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, inflamed tendons, muscle strains or finger, as well as shoulder and back injuries.

Remote employees can invest in ergonomically-designed furniture and accessories that can make their working from home a more comfortable and productive affair. These can be in the form of a mouse, a standalone keyboard or monitor, or a good office chair.

"Good ergonomics allows good posture with fewer exertions and motions, which makes one more efficient. Providing a safer work environment for workers can also help maximise their productivity, and directly improve effectiveness and performance," said Ergomeister.

"Since employees are more comfortable at work, they can concentrate better on their work, boosting the quality of their output. On the flipside, poor ergonomics leads to frustration and employee fatigue, which affects their output. An employee's morale will also improve, as they will feel better taken care of by their employers."

According to a study by Washington State's Department of Labor and Industries, ergonomics has been proven to reduce the lost workdays by 75%, worker's compensation cost by 68%, and labour cost by 43%. Ergonomics also improves productivity by up to 25%.

Cutting-edge innovation

With more than 12 years of R&D, 782 user trials, and 23 evolutions, the company's engineers have perfected every element of the Ergomeister office chair

Ergomeister offers a suite of award-winning office chairs that are designed to take the pain out of working from home. The company's flagship product, the Ergomeister FAEZ8ERG Ergonomic Office Chair, incorporates adjustable features to cater to every individual's unique body shape and structure. With more than 12 years of research and development conducted, 782 user trials, and 23 evolutions, the company's German engineers have perfected every element of the Ergomeister office chair.

The product's key innovation, the Air-Scape™ Mesh, offers round-the-clock ventilation, which prevents heat from being trapped at the points of contact between your body and the chair.

Another key innovation is the chair's reactive and adjustable lumbar support. This allows users to enjoy optimal support according to the unique curvature of their lower backs, which can help prevent body aches.

"The chair's trademarked Mesh offers extreme support to all joints by conforming easily to the contours of your body. Our lumbar support gives users the exact type of support that is needed through its elasticity support. It is reactive and adaptable to the curvature of the spine, filling up the 'gap' between the back and the chair," said Ergomeister.

"Sinking into a soft seat without support tends to lead to joint aches, which is a clear result of misalignment. With Air-Scape™, get ready to experience firm yet comfortable support, all the time."

Ergomeister's chair also offers a seamless, three-wired line control for the seat height, seat depth and tilt lock, which can be locked into position. This allows users to get just the right configuration regardless of their height or weight. All the important adjustments are available at the user's fingertips.

"It is important to move from time to time while seated. By default our chair is in dynamic mode, where users can tilt in whatever way they like depending on their movement," said Ergomeister.

"Good quality ergonomic chairs allow a variety of adjustability, and that is exactly what Ergomeister provides. When it comes to ergonomics, one size does not fit all. It is important to find one that can perfectly fit to your needs and your body."

Among the accolades the Ergomeister FAEZ8ERG Ergonomic Office Chair has received, the most recent one was at the Singapore Women's Weekly Domestic Diva Awards in 2021, when it was voted as the best Ergonomic Chair in terms of style and support.

After-sales service

Besides free delivery and assembly, buyers of the Ergomeister chair also receive a 60-day free trial and 15-year warranty. "We understand that one cannot really experience the office chair unless they have sat on it in the comfort of their own home. For customers that are unable to head down to our showroom, they will have 60 days to try out their brand-new office chair," said Ergomeister.

"Furthermore, most office chairs are comfortable when trying out for the first time. However, poor quality mesh chairs will show signs of inferior quality - a softer material that lacks elasticity, which makes the mesh less supportive and not hold its shape - after a fortnight."

With remote working looking like it's here to stay, having an ergonomically designed workspace in the home has become increasingly important for employees who not only want to be comfortable, but also more efficient. The award-winning Ergomeister FAEZ8ERG Ergonomic Office Chair will go a long way towards helping workers across Singapore achieve this important objective.

Ergomeister Office Chair Website: https://ergomeisterofficechair.com/ Showroom: 5 Pereira Road, Asiawide Industrial Building, #04-01. Singapore 368025