Today’s workplace is a virtual world. Where everyone’s untethered, footloose, nomadic... needing no more infrastructure than a laptop in order to be productive. That’s the theory but in reality, no matter how flexible your working arrangements, or where you remotely work from, the furniture that surrounds you still matters. Both for health reasons, and to help your productivity. This SlideShare looks at 7 innovations making a difference in the enlightened workplace - whether you’re working from a corner office, or a kitchen table.

1. 7 pieces of furniture
that increase your
productivity

2. THE WALKING DESK
Work at a steady pace
#1

4. All the rage in Silicon
Valley, walking desks are
spreading worldwide.

5. Instead of a chair, users
walk on a treadmill -
at just
1mph
The slow pace doesn’t distract from
work, and builds cardio health.

6. steps a day keeps you fit.
10,000
NOTE:

7. A walking desk adds up to
25,000

8. So check out a
WALKING DESK.
Don’t let your work
run away with you.

9. THE SWISS BALL
Adopt the baller lifestyle
#2

11. Sitting on these
inflatable fitness balls
might not look much, but
in short doses it keeps
you healthy.

12. By engaging core
muscles constantly,
it keeps you toned
without effort.

13. When one person starts using one
it’s less than
a month
NOTE:
before others appear in the
same office

14. So climb onto a
SWISS BALL

15. DAYLIGHT BULBS
Step into the sun
#3

17. It may be raining outside,
but daylight lighting can
improve the outlook.

18. They flood your room
with wide-spectrum
warmth similar to
sunlight.
So if you need cheering up, they make
office life as bright as a summer day.

19. 80%
Look for Colour Temperature
of 6500K and a CRI (Colour
Rendering Index) of over...
NOTE:

20. MONITOR FRAMES
Giving your screen a lift
#4

22. Everyone knows
multiple screens
improve productivity….

23. But you’ve got to get
the right angle!
(Sitting them atop that pile of
files won’t cut it.)
Use a proper multiple
monitor mount to position
each perfectly.

24. You’ll never be happy with just two,
so get a mount
NOTE:
for four

25. OFFICE PODS...
Beyond the cubicle
#5

27. A step up from the
humble cube is the pod.
Added privacy, soundproofing…
and design.

28. If you lack personal office space,
make a space within your office.

29. before moving your pod into the
reception area
NOTE:
Ask your boss

30. ...AND OFFICE BEDS
Snooze button for
the workday
#6

32. Why didn’t we think of
this before?

33. Turn your desk into
a BED.
Today’s flexible working arrangements
may mean you can try a two-hour siesta
before pulling that all-nighter.

34. Don’t nap beyond
eight hours.
NOTE:
(Unless you’re on night shift.)

35. THE OFFICE MOUNTAIN
Workspace as adventure
playground
#7

37. Or if office life needs an
adrenalin rush

38. You could always turn
your workspace into a
climbing wall.
Imagine reaching your desk by vertical
scramble.
Impromptu meetings in mid-air.

39. Or maybe not
round of coffee
NOTE:
And getting a
...completely out of the question.

40. Wherever you work, there are
innovations waiting for you to
discover them…

41. ...and boost your productivity,
energy levels, and happiness.

42. Takeaways
Ergonomic furniture is vital to today’s
connected office
Technology connects to work, furniture
connects to health
Interesting design makes office space
more liveable

43. Office furniture is just the beginning, download
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