Under the title "Well-Being in the Hybrid Working World – A Study on the Ergonomic Effect & User Experience of Modern Workplace Solutions", the Institute for Health and Ergonomics (IGR) and Leitz have jointly conducted an extensive study. Read an overview of the results here.
Before the test phase, the majority of the participants did not rate their ergonomic equipment in the home office as completely satisfactory. For example, less than a quarter have an electrically height-adjustable desk, just under 70% work without a laptop stand, and almost 85% do not have ergonomic mice and keyboards.
91% of the participants stated that they felt physical discomfort or pain typical of computer workstations. Neck, shoulder and back pain are the most common complaints. These are classic indicators of incorrect loading in a static sitting posture or insufficient ergonomic adjustment. These results underline the relevance of holistic ergonomic measures – especially with regard to seating solutions, table heights, monitor positioning and movement breaks.
After the 4-6 week test phase, 81% of the participants stated that the Leitz Ergo solutions tested were beneficial for their physical well-being and performance. The results show that the ergonomic measures were particularly effective in the neck (60%) and back (53%) areas.
The shoulders (40%) and wrists (27%) were also perceived as significantly relieved, which suggests improved arm posture and, if necessary, the use of mouse and keyboard aids (e.g. vertical mouse, ergonomic layout). Overall, the data show that ergonomic work equipment is a relevant building block for promoting well-being and performance.
77% of the participants rate the user-friendliness and ease of use of the tested products as high. Almost 85% of the participants rate the instruction manual as good or very good.
Almost two-thirds of those surveyed said they had adjusted their usage behaviour. This is a central indication that the ergonomic interventions were not only noticed, but also integrated into everyday life.
A change in usage behaviour can be seen, for example, in a more frequent change between sitting and standing or a more conscious use of ergonomic aids (e.g. stools, anti-fatigue mats) - the right active working environment makes a difference.
The results of the study underline our approach of thinking ergonomics holistically: the focus is not on individual products, but on well-thought-out workplace concepts that combine movement, structure and user-friendliness. These active working solutions adapt to individual requirements and can be used flexibly in the office, in the home office or hybrid.