Ten Things to Consider When Buying Sit-Stand Desks

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We all know that we sit too much. Nobody argues with the fact that sitting for eight hours or more at the office every day is too much. It’s an obvious problem, but there aren’t a lot of obvious fixes. Sit-stand desks to the rescue; they offer your employees the opportunity to build some non-chair time into their workday and to embrace a more comfortable and, thus, more enjoyable job.

How Do They Work?

Sit-stand desks are also known as stand-up desks, sit-to-stand desks, and height-adjustable desks; and no matter what you call them, they are becoming increasingly popular. The idea isn’t to have your employees stand all day, which wouldn’t be healthy or comfortable either, but to allow them the ability to make postural changes throughout the day.

Ten Top Tips

Not all sit-stand desks are created equally; fortunately, there are several universal tips that can help you make the choice that’s right for you:

  1. Look for a desk with an optimal adjustable-height range of 22.6 to 48.7 inches;
  2. Look for a desk with a minimum depth of 30 inches;
  3. Test the desk to make sure the mechanism isn’t too loud for your needs (you don’t want your sit-stand desk to be disruptive);
  4. Test also for ease and efficiency of desktop movement and positioning;
  5. Consider the desk’s speed of movement;
  6. Carefully consider the functionality of the desk as it relates to your office needs (in terms of privacy walls, lighting fixtures, electrical outlets, and the like);
  7. Consider the durability of the sit-stand desk (a desk with movement built into it naturally needs to stand up to additional wear and tear);
  8. Consider whether the desk needs power to function and make sure your office can easily accommodate that requirement;
  9. Consider the desk’s weight restrictions and ensure that it can handle your office equipment; and
  10. Counsel your employees about leg fatigue – standing for too long can lead to tired legs, but things like building up standing-time slowly, using gel stand mats, wearing supportive shoes, and implementing a foot-support riser (one leg at a time) can help.

An experienced office-furniture company can help you reinvigorate your office with the right sit-stand desks for you and your employees.

If You’re Interested in Reaping the Benefits of Sit-Stand Desks, Call NPG Today for More Information

National Project Group has 30 years of experience helping businesses like yours provide a comfortable work environment for their employees. NPG understands exactly how effective the right height-adjustable desk can be, and we can help you discover the benefits of healthier office-furniture options. For expert help with incorporating sit-to-stand desks into your office, give us a call at 800-821-3522 or send us an email through our online contact form today.