I remember the first time I encountered standing desks out in the wild.
I was a new chat support hire at a bustling and growing SAAS company in Boston, MA. The room was packed with 20 and 30 somethings and they all had an adjustable desk.
I would notice them adjust their workstations throughout the day. Some would stand most of the day, while some would only stand for short periods of time. But it all seemed like such a foreign idea to me.
I asked the girl next to me, “do you actually like working standing up?” She said “Maybe - not all day, but it definitely keeps the blood flowing.”
Not surprisingly, standing desks have become increasingly popular in the workplace, and for good reason. They offer numerous benefits that can improve both your health and productivity.
Here are the top three reasons to add a standing desk to your remote work arsenal.
Reduce your risk of injury
Standing desks allow you to stand upright and maintain a healthy posture, reducing your risk of back and neck pain and other musculoskeletal injuries that can result from prolonged sitting.
Increase your productivity
Studies have shown that standing desks can help reduce stress and increase energy levels, leading to better focus and productivity. Workers who use standing desks report feeling more alert and engaged, which can translate into higher quality work.
This can be especially helpful for those who struggle with sitting for long periods of time, as it can help reduce fatigue.
Better overall health
Standing desks can help to reduce the risk of health problems such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes, which are often associated with sedentary lifestyles.
By encouraging your team to stand and move around throughout the day, business leaders can promote the overall health and well-being of their workforce.
Do remote workers stand to benefit from a standing desk? (pause for laughter)
Off course they do!
For the same reasons mentioned above PLUS, standing desks help break the monotony that remote workers risk facing day to day.
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