Designing an amenities-driven workplace that engages, motivates, and performs requires a think-outside-the-box approach that incorporates more than just professional efficiency. It requires a thoughtful conversation about personal well-being—a healthy workforce is a productive one. Tall order? Not anymore! Creating an environment that factors in ergonomics, cleanliness, and collaboration starts with fresh and clever office furniture. 

Ergonomics Matter

It doesn’t take a PhD in behavioral science to know comfort is a key to productivity. But more than just comfort, properly engineered chairs and desks can reduce ailments—specifically neck and back pain—that can interfere with day-to-day tasks. Finding the right chair is a fundamental first step.

From our award-winning Ignition 2.0 to our revolutionary Cipher, HON’s task chairs allow employees to adjust height, arm position, lumbar pressure, tilt lock, and more to find the perfect fit.

Cleanliness Matters

Offices everywhere have begun to embrace hybrid schedules, which require hoteling stations and collaborative environments that aren’t exclusive to conference rooms. Keeping these shared spaces clean can be a challenge. While hand sanitizer and wipes are helpful, the materials your office solutions are constructed from matter tremendously.

HON offers customers a wide range of products with easy-to-clean surface materials in addition to furniture that can be quickly wiped down and sanitized. Look for these materials to help keep your workplace cleaner:

Crypton: This is a strong, quick-drying, and easy-to-clean fabric. It’s resistant to stretching, shrinking, and most chemicals. It’s also wrinkle- and abrasion-resistant and stays fresh and resilient when wet or dry.

Polyurethane: This synthetic, non-woven material offers high durability and abrasion protection. Polyurethane is also a breathable material.
Vinyl: A non-woven covering for high durability, vinyl can handle extreme wear and provides effective moisture resistance.

Silicone: An environmentally friendly alternative to vinyl and polyurethane, silicone’s surface is coated in 51% silicone and 49% polyester, making it ink-erasable with water.

Polyester: Available in a wide array of textures and colors.
 

We’re Better Together

Remote work has redefined productivity. But one of the most notable caveats has been personal interaction. People missed the camaraderie and effectiveness of in-person collaboration.

The term “open office” used to be more about layout. Now it’s about workflow. Traditional workstations are great for tasks, but collaboration sometimes demands more versatility. Whether it’s a conference room ready for the next brainstorming session or a flexible space for conversation, creativity, and connection, these spaces often share similar requirements.

Collaborative and hybrid environments demand a more dynamic approach to the status quo. With thoughtful consideration of diverse vantage points and physical locations, Preside’s clever new worksurface shapes were designed to seamlessly accommodate both in-person and virtual meeting participants. Café spaces are also a great alternative to traditional meeting environments. From easy-to-clean tables to soft quick-sits, getting away from the status quo has never been more accommodating.

The right environment makes team and client engagements less intimidating, and actively encourages discussion, especially peer mentoring. The exchange of insights between experienced employees and those who are new increases the retention of both.

Workplace wellness has never been more crucial than it is today. Employees who are at ease in the office are more than just productive. They become an organization’s best ambassadors for recruiting and retention. Ensuring a comfortable, confident, and casual workplace experience is an investment in the future.