Can The Right Office Chair Boost Productivity?

In 2009, Steelcase set out to discover if their Leap chair could cause a “leap” in productivity for workers. The company collaborated with the University of Texas in a yearlong study involving a total of 450 employees at two different workplaces. They compared the productivity and well-being of a control group with that of employees who received ergonomics training only and those who received training and a Leap chair. In fall of 2010, Steelcase published the results in a 360 whitepaper.

Health metrics used in the study centered on discomfort or pain as reported subjectively by participants. However, productivity was measured objectively since the industries involved could track performance by documenting completion of specific work tasks. The two companies reported improvements in productivity between 8-18% for workers equipped with Leap seating. The other groups showed little or no improvement. So, it appears that selecting comfortable, ergonomic office chairs could really pay off.

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2 Responses to “Can The Right Office Chair Boost Productivity?”

  1. Paying attention to the needs of your employees by investing in special office chairs when needed helps to improve company morale and that has a positive effect on your bottom line

  2. Daisy says:

    I completely agree. Employees understand that you may not be able to buy the most expensive chairs on the market, but making the effort to switch to more ergonomic seating (at an affordable price point) can make a big difference.

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