This past week, we had a great e-mail interview with one of the leading ergonomics firms in the country. As one of our first interviews for the blog, we wanted to better understand the relationship between ergonomics and architectural design as well as provide additional tips for those looking for hacks to improve their at-home office space.
Below are some of the interview questions we asked Executive Director, David Weiner from The Rising Workplace. The responses are very thoughtful, and I’ve begun implementing some of these strategies on my own time.
We collect data pre and post out assessments regarding discomfort level and overall satisfaction and improvement after receiving our services. For virtual and in person individual assessments, or discomfort reduction is significant, at an average of 35% discomfort reduction post intervention.
Occasionally we will get clients who are concerned about purchasing a chair or a desk that is aesthetically pleasing and matches their space. There are a lot of options out there so we are generally able to accommodate everyone’s preferences. Our biggest concern obviously are the ergonomic adjustable features and functionality for that specific client and their space. There are aspects of workstation design that have to do with both aesthetics and performance, for instance, plants in the office are shown to boost productivity and replenish mental resources. When we are comfortable and at ease in our workspace, we perform better at our jobs.
In Conclusion: There are a number of different strategies we can implement to help improve the ergonomic quality of our work and living space. Some of these are entirely free! If you appreciated these responses from The Rising Workplace, I would recommend checking out their website. They have a blog and offer free videos on ergonomics and they have received plenty of attention from major news outlets.
More personally, this is our first official blog post. I reached out to a number of people to be interviewed, some responded with a YES, but many never responded. Not only did the Executive Director (David Weiner) Respond, he did it enthusiastically and asked for nothing in return! Given how much attention they receive, he could have easily said no!
When thinking about the best of the best in their industry, you can see it when you meet people who will go the extra mile to tell their story and reach people any way they can, so once again, give them a visit!