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Despite ever-evolving technology in the workplace, desks are still very much a part of almost every office employee’s day-to-day work life.

It’s where your computer lives, it’s where you file away your documents and, when it comes down to it, your desk is your home away from home.

Whether you’re designing a home office or you need to replace the old desk in your corporate corner office, there’s a lot to choose from, and it can be tough to make a decision.

Here at Ronnie Moore we want you to have all the information so here is a comprehensive guide to office desks designed to give you a solid understanding of where to start your search.

What type of desk should I buy?

Executive Desks are commonly used in large offices with ample space to spare. These carved wood specimens impart a sense of grandeur and timeless appeal that stands apart from other styles.

These big desks almost always have a double pedestal design equipped with file and box drawers for housing office paperwork and supplies.

Executive desks are typically made up of a single work surface that is situated in the center of the office, but executive L-desks and executive U-desks also exist for those who find themselves in need of more space.

Computer Desks are scaled down versions of executive workstations that typically include work surface space for a desktop computer, filing drawers and wire management capabilities.

Computer desks are ideal for home offices and those that aren’t quite large enough for a big executive workstation.

L-Shaped Desks come with two connecting parts—a desk and a return. The desk portion is typically larger, while the return is skinny and meant to be used as additional work surface space.

L-desks come in a wide range of styles and sizes, making them a great choice for just about anyone who needs more desktop space in his or her work life.

Just take caution—some L-desks have an unfinished back and must be placed in a corner, so double check your product details if you’re planning on using one of these in the middle of a room.

U-Shaped Desks are similar to L-shaped desks, but they have three work surfaces which include a main desk, a bridge and a credenza.

U-shaped desks are typically very large, but compact varieties do exist. A U-desk is ideal for an individual who needs as much work surface space as possible in order to get his or her work done effectively.

U-desks almost always come packed with storage as well, so you can expect plenty of filing and utility space with this type of furniture.

Standing and adjustable desks allow the user to alternate between sitting and standing throughout the work day.

Standing desks are stationary and must be used in combination with a standard height desk or with an adjustable height stool.

Adjustable height desks have a work surface that can be raised and lowered either via an electric mechanism or a manual one.

Below is the amazing Leap Electrically Adjustable desk which is fast becoming our bestseller.

Reception Desk differ in size depending on space but most have a higher and lower side. Higher Side consists of storage and is important to keep information private.

Lower side is usually to greet clients and is where the receptionist sits.

Cubicles consist of a work surface that is surrounded by modular partitions.

Cubicles are great for use as employee workstations in a mid to large size company wherein there are a large number of employees to seat in an open area.

Laptop and writing desks have a table-like design that consists of a spacious work surface with no pedestals.

Any storage that may exist in one of these desks will be in the form of a pencil drawer and/or keyboard tray under the center of the work surface.

It is commonly recommended that mobile pedestals be used if additional storage is needed.

We hope this makes deciding on a desk a little bit easier.

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Throughout a busy and often stressful workday, your employees need to have a place to go to decompress and relax. This is why many organizations steadfastly believe that it’s crucial to establish a positive break room culture and to continually adjust and refine this space to foster creativity and interaction.

Here are some tips on how to reconfigure your current break room so that your employees can mentally recharge, find new ways to collaborate and have a little more fun during the workday.

Make Your Break Room Stand Out Within Your Office

You can give your break room its own character by taking steps such as painting the walls a unique color or opening up the room to add a central seating area.

These types of changes make it clear that this room is different from the rest of your workplace.

This distinction is important because it will allow your workers to fully disconnect from their work space and decompress. When your employees return to work, they’ll start fresh, and productivity will substantially increase.

Our bench system below is a great unique way of changing up any break room.

Encourage Communal Dining

By providing larger, family-style dining tables as opposed to a slew of spread-out chairs, you can facilitate a more collaborative lunchtime spirit.

After all, employees who gather together to eat lunch will have the opportunity to bond as a team and share ideas.

Provide Furnishings That Promote Comfort

Why not try thinking of your break room design from a coffee house perspective?

After all, comfortable sofas and lounge chairs can greatly enhance a sense of relaxation in the midst of a frantic business day

Our modular easy chairs are great way of making your office break room seem less formal and more inviting to your employees.

Have Adjustable Desks/Tables

Sitting can be detrimental to your employees’ health. Take the time with your office remodel to add in stand-up desks and collaboration areas.

This can help decrease sedentary routines and shows you care about your employees’ health and well-being.

Our height adjustable desk below can be viewed in our show room and is a great asset to any office.

Host Celebrations in the Rejuvenated Break Room

Does your workplace culture value employee birthdays and milestones? If so, you can try hosting a celebration in the break room.

You can even reach out to a local caterer to deliver different breakfast or lunch fare and take advantage of this opportunity for the team to get to know any newer employees.

These types of events encourage a stronger sense of engagement and team culture.

Coffee, Coffee and more Coffee

It may seem like a simple idea but coffee is a great way to get your employees awakened and alert for the day.

Invest in a good coffee machine to keep even the pickiest coffee drinks happy.

Also provide teas and a water dispenser for the non coffee drinkers.

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Many people assume that working in an office is a safe and cushy job. While there are certainly many perks (such as A/C in the summer!), the truth is that there are a number of hazards that office workers face every day and, in most cases, these hazards are easily fixed.

Ergonomic hazards are unique. Most of us have the idea that a workplace hazard is an unsecured heavy load, high voltage wires or other obviously dangerous item or situation.  Where an ergonomic hazard differs from these more traditional hazards is that an ergonomic hazard in the office may not necessarily be noticed immediately. In fact, a lot of ergonomic issues will build over time before causing pain.

Carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic neck and back pain, frequent headaches, and more can all be symptoms of poor ergonomics in your office. If you spend much of the day working at your desk then you should ensure that your workspace not only has the tools to get the job done but to protect your body at the same time.

What is an Ergonomic Hazard?

Before you can start preventing injuries from ergonomic hazards in the office, you must understand what an ergonomic hazard is.

Simply put, an ergonomic hazard is a situation or behaviour that can lead to any number of musculoskeletal disorders. Ergonomic hazards are usually repetitive and long lasting actions that lead to painful injuries or conditions over time.

Here are three simple improvements that you can make to help improve your office’s ergonomics and avoid ergonomic injury.

1. Inadequate or Worn Out Chairs

People who work in offices spend upwards of 7 hours per day sitting at their desk. Having a great chair is essential to avoid ergonomic injuries.

A lot of people simply don’t understand what makes a great chair when it comes to office ergonomics. Should you just buy the most comfortable chair and move on with your day?

An ergonomic office chair provides crucial support in three areas. First to consider is back support.

The back of the chair should curve with your back to support the back and shoulders. Without proper support, the lower back muscles often work overtime to make up for all of the sitting that happens throughout the day.

Next, the cushioning on the seat of the chair plays a major role. This cushioning supports the spine as you sit. Over time, cushioning can compress or spread out and require replacing. No chair will last forever.

Lastly, the position of your armrests can dictate your posture.  When your arms are gently supported with your hands near your lap and your elbows at approximately a 90-degree angle, the stress on your neck, shoulders and wrist is minimized.

Below is just one of the many office chairs we supply that can help with all of the above. Just click the photo to have a browse.

2. Poor Posture Due to Device Placement

A good office chair is only helpful if you actually make the most of the features built into the ergonomic chair. Leaning forward or slouching can render even the best office chairs useless.

One of the main reasons people lean and slouch at their desk is because the devices they use are not placed correctly. Your keyboard, mouse, and computer monitor all play an important role in office ergonomics.

When setting up your monitor you want the text to be in line with your eyes. Sit down in your chair with your feet flat on the ground and assess if your monitor needs to be raised or lowered.

Next, look at your keyboard and mouse. If needed, raise or lower your keyboard tray or even move your keyboard and mouse to accommodate your height.  Incorrect laptop height leads to additional pressure on the wrist and shoulders.

3. Prolonged Periods of Sitting

Earlier we mentioned that most office workers spend more than 7 hours per day sitting at their desk. Having a great ergonomic chair is a good start but it doesn’t change the fact that you are sitting for a very large portion of your day.

Find opportunities to do something other than sit. Set timers to go for a walk or do some stationary stretches. Sitting is one of the largest ergonomic hazards in the office and your chair can’t change that.

You may also want to consider a height-adjustable desk that can alternate from standing to sitting and back. This allows you to change your position throughout the day and doesn’t require you to either sit all day or stand all day.

Our Leap Sit + Stand Desk is available to view in our Showroom or click the link on the photo to see more information.

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An office chair is used for so many reasons, beyond simply sitting at your desk and carrying out your work. For example, any office will have several different types of office chairs, including executive boardroom chair, stacking chairs for meetings and trainings, chairs for back pain, and so many more. But how do you know which is the best office chair? How do you decide which is the best office chair for a specific purpose?

In our blog, we run through the best office chair for every occasion and purpose. From the best computer chair to the best office chair for back pain, we’ve covered every possibility and suggested the best office chair for your needs.

Computer Chair

For anyone spending a significant amount of time at their desk working on a computer, it’s vital that they have a good computer chair.

You’ll want something that supports your body and allows you to move freely and naturally, reducing the stiffness and tension that can so easily come with spending many hours working in front of a computer. Something like this Action 24/7 would be the best computer chair for individuals who spend most of their working hours at a desk.

Ergonomic Office Chair

An ergonomic office chair is key for supporting your body while you work at your desk. These specially designed office chairs target areas of your body to offer extra support and reduce the amount of stress that is put on your body while sitting. The right ergonomic office chair can also go a long way in ensuring that you sit with the correct posture.

The best ergonomic office chair will address all these areas, and any chair with design your own options, like the Reed is even better.

Chair for Back Pain

Because the human body is only designed to sit for short periods of time, the hours of sitting that come with modern life can cause damage to our bodies. Many people who have a job which requires them to sit in front of a desk for extended periods of time experience back pain and stiffness.

The best chair for back pain should offer extra lumbar support and would be highly adjustable to suit your individual needs. We would suggest the Orthopaedica as a great example of this.

Chair for a Home Office

A home office chair will be used for many purposes, so you will want something that is versatile. You might also want something that is smaller, lighter and more delicately designed than a traditional office chair so that it fits nicely in your home, both from a size and design perspective. A great example is the best chair for a home office is the Liberty which is aesthetically pleasing, comfortable and adaptable.

Executive Chair

An executive chair should combine the effective design of a supportive office chair with a luxurious feel and look. The right executive chair is very important to any business, because the right design and comfort can help make a positive impression on visiting clients and customers.

The best executive chair will make a big impact on those sitting in it, and should offer the best support through flawless ergonomic design to both visitors and employees. An example of a great executive chair would be the Seven chair.

Stacking Chairs

Stacking chairs are essential for any office that holds regular staff meetings, training’s, or networking events. Stackable chairs are ideal because they are compact and can be easily stored without taking up too much room when they are not being used. The best stacking chair will be functional, discreet and still comfortable so that employees and visitors don’t become stiff or achey. The Tino Chair ticks all these boxes and looks great!

Office Sofa

Functional office furniture is not only limited to chairs. Office sofas are perfect for reception areas so that clients and visitors have a comfortable and stylish place to wait for their appointment. They can also be extremely useful in break areas so that employees have somewhere to get away from their desk or to take their break.

The best office sofa will be made from durable fabric, offer a stylish design and be comfortable to sit on. Something like the Sofa linked above would be perfect, whether you need a sofa for reception or the break room

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While picking out furniture for your office seems like a relatively easy task, in reality, it’s about much more than just looks and comfort.

There are a number of factors that have to be considered in order to get the best value for your buck. By avoiding these five common furniture buying mistakes, you’ll ensure that the furniture that you choose will help to improve work productivity and employee satisfaction.

1. Choosing Price Tag Over Value

Hey, we’re the first to admit that we love a great deal! There is no shame in bargain shopping for the essentials, but when it comes to your office furniture, cheaper is definitely not better.

Why? Because typically cheaper means the furniture was made cheaper (poorer quality materials, mass produced for volume, etc… ). And that means that it just won’t last you as long as it should, ultimately costing you more time and way more money in the long run.

Takeaway:

When looking for new furniture for your office, don’t fall into the trap of a cheap red price tag. You’ll want to think of your furniture as an investment, that will return value both financially and physically in the long run.(Pictured: Executive Desk)

2. Purchasing Without a Plan

If you don’t know what you want when you go to look for furniture, you’re going to end up wasting your precious free time, and no one has enough of that in general right now. Frustration will kick in and, sometimes, people will end up making rash decisions on pieces they regret in the long run.

Takeaway:

To set yourself for success, you’ll want to assess what your needs are. Do you need a cabinet to go along with your desk for storage? Do you want to be able to sit and stand while you work?

You’ll also want to assess what you’ve liked about the furniture you’ve had in the past as well as what you’d like different. Not enough back support? Too easily scratched and stained?

And lastly, while it’s fun to make decisions based on what’s trending, you may want to consider investing in pieces of office furniture that are timeless, as well as stylish. That way you won’t find yourself two years down the line wishing you had not bought that stained glass desk.(Pictured: Sit and Stand Desk)

3. Choosing Style vs Comfort

The saying, “Beauty is pain.” just doesn’t work in this scenario. In reality, comfort is a huge factor in the overall productivity of workers in an office setting, and the way that ultimate comfort is achieved is with an ergonomically sound workspace. You may be tempted to go with what looks good, but if it doesn’t support you or your employee’s physical needs, work will suffer in the end.

Takeaway:

Luckily, furniture manufacturing companies have taken giant strides in the area to provide options for furniture that is comfortable and ergonomically sound, as well as stylish.

Look for furniture that has been designed and tested to properly support your body while you work throughout the day.

We work many companies that can  specifically design chairs and workstation essentials with ergonomics and style first in mind.(Pictured: Orthopaedica)

4. Forgetting True Cost of Ownership

It’s common to forget that the price tag of your furniture is not the only cost you may incur throughout the purchasing and installation phase. It’s important to remember to add items such as freight charges, packaging and handling costs, taxes, and any installation or assembly chargers that’ll be tacked on. Before you sign on the dotted line (or on the digital screen), make sure you talk to your vendor about what the total cost would be after you factor in all these potential additional charges.

Takeaway:

When shopping around, make sure to ask your vendor what all the costs of purchasing would be to avoid any credit card surprises.

5. Buying Without a Growth Mindset

Whether you only need a few pieces of furniture at the moment or you are buying in bulk to furnish an entire office building, one of the biggest mistakes organizations make is not buying with future growth in mind.

What people end up with is furniture that doesn’t adapt to your changing technology or workspace and/or mismatched furniture through the entire office making it feel like you’re all working for different companies.

Takeaway:

When buying furniture, look for pieces that would look good across the entire organization and ones that can be easily moved or reconfigured to fit your changing needs. Many companies have cohesive collections of furniture that allow you to grow and add at your pace.

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