We welcomed Humanscale Ambassador, Ana Stewart, to Gilbanks to discuss the importance of ergonomic chairs in the workplace. In this blog, Ana outlines the benefits of Humanscale chairs and how they are designed to support customers’ posture, comfort, productivity, and overall workplace wellbeing.
WHO ARE HUMANSCALE?
“Humanscale is the leading manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic products that improve the health and comfort of work life.
We leverage new technologies to create award-winning office solutions that inspire movement and support the user in every posture. Our products are focused on function, simplicity, and longevity.”
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO HAVE ERGONOMIC FURNITURE IN THE WORKPLACE?
“Providing high-quality ergonomic furniture in the workplace is paramount when it comes to people’s health.
Traditional office furniture has been keeping people sitting still for over 50 years, and data shows very clearly that sitting still is one of the unhealthiest things you can do.
Humanscale has made products that encourage movement, allowing people to adjust their work to them.
WHAT SETS YOUR CHAIRS APART FROM STANDARD OFFICE CHAIRS?
“The Diffrient World Task Chair by Humanscale differs from your standard office chair in both aesthetics and functionality.
Typically, standard office chairs are designed with aesthetics as first priority, and then the engineers are called in to make it work. This results in a form that is tied to the time and place where it was designed. In comparison, Humanscale puts functionality first, so the form that flows from that function will be honest and still look relevant twenty years down the line. Its minimalist design will suit most office environments, be it an office in Leeds, Manchester, or New York!
Made with simplicity in mind, the Diffrient World Task Chair is easy to use. It offers sufficient lumbar support without the need for complicated adjustments. Just by simply sitting in the chair, you’ll find it automatically adjusts the recline to the user’s body, so no matter what posture you sit in, you will be fully supported.
Plus, by eliminating the spring that most traditional chairs have, we save over 50 parts and at least 50 pounds of material, resulting in better functionality and a manufacturing process that is better for the environment.”
HOW DO HUMANSCALE CHAIRS PROMOTE BETTER POSTURE AND COMFORT FOR USERS?
“The Diffrient World Task chair by Humanscale supports users’ comfort and promotes better posture in several ways.
The tri-panel back offers strategic lumbar support. Its mesh design combines three panels of non-stretch material to contour to the shape of the individual seated, supporting different postures and positions throughout the workday – similar to how a tailor designs suits to contour to the body.
The adjustable arms are connected to the backrest instead of the seat to stay in line with the body during reclining, consistently supporting the positions of the user.
The oxygen fabric seat has a thin layer of padding set on a flexible seat pan, providing firm, durable support.”.
DO YOU PRIORITISE ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE PRACTICES IN YOUR MANUFACTURING?
“Humanscale takes a Net Positive approach when it comes to manufacturing. Our products are audited and validated by The International Living Future Institute under their Living Product Challenge, which requires manufacturers to make their operations net positive.
70% of Humanscale products are certified net positive, meaning anytime they are made, the planet is measurably better off.”
HOW DOES THE PROVISION OF HUMANSCALE CHAIRS DEMONSTRATE GILBANKS’ DEDICATION TO CUSTOMER WELLBEING?
“Companies, like Gilbanks, who invest in our ergonomic chairs are demonstrating practices that put wellbeing first. By supplying Humanscale chairs in their offices, Gilbanks is supporting the long-term physical health of their customers.”
Thank you to Ana for her expert insight into the importance of ergonomic chairs. We are proud to use Humanscale products in our offices, both because of their effectiveness in supporting customers’ wellbeing, and because of their exceptional sustainability practices.
Watch our vlog with Ana below:
