Sitting for prolonged periods (longer than 30 minutes at a time) and excessively (more than 4 hours per day in the office) contributes to a variety of human factor costs which directly hits the bottom line of American business today:
1. Costs of Absenteeism:
Absenteeism in the workplace can fall by as much as 42% through wellness programs
2. Cost of Presenteeism:
Reduced productivity when employees come to work disengaged or perform at lower levels as a result of ill health.
3. Increased Productivity, Engagement and Wellbeing:
- Users of Sit- Stand workstations unanimously claim to be more alert, task-driven and positive.
- Research shows a direct link between healthy employees and improved performance.
- Meetings are kept short and efficient.
- Better posture and reduced risk of back pain.
- Higher energy levels, especially afternoons.
