All business premises can benefit from a dedicated reception area. A reception desk is a must when you receive clients and visitors on a regular basis because it will act as their first port of call. The reception will therefore give the very first impression of your company and naturally you want it to be a good one.

One of the ways you can make sure that people take a favourable view of your company as soon as they set foot in your building is if you make it comfortable and inviting. This is where reception seating comes in.

Once your guests or clients have been greeted by your reception staff, they may need a place where they can wait to be seen. It’s a good idea to provide comfortable reception chairs so that they can take the weight off and relax before they get down to business.

Arrange your reception seating around a coffee table, perhaps with certain industry publications to convey your professionalism and make sure that you have a water cooler nearby so your clients can refresh themselves. Taking steps such as these will create a good impression and will ensure that your clients are in the right frame of mind for whatever business they have come to discuss.

If you have your computer monitor at the wrong angle or positioned incorrectly it can not only become very annoying but can also cause back and neck problems. If you find you need to tilt your head to see the screen then your eyes and neck will eventually pay the consequences. If you are working at an office desk for any length of time you need to ensure that your equipment is set up properly.
There are plenty of computer accessories available to ensure that you are working safely with your monitor. For example, there are arms and shelves available to elevate a computer monitor or laptop so that it sits above the office desk or can be swivelled in both directions and tilted forwards or backwards to ensure day-to-day comfort.

To avoid wear and tear on your back you need to work in a neutral position for your head and neck. This means you need to be looking straight ahead at the screen. Keyboards should be as near to your lap as possible and any elevation will put strain on your wrists. A pull out tray in a computer desk is ideal.

Respect your body and choose the right type of office furniture.

Yesterday we wrote an article about green office furniture and what to check when you want to purchase eco friendly office furniture, however, there are other ways to change your workplace into a much greener place to be and work.  As being more aware of the impact we have on the environment has increased in demand over recent years, this is something any responsible company should be looking to do.

For example, the office lighting should be green.  Energy saving bulbs save money as well as being eco friendly as they use less electricity and have a longer lift.

Office plants not only look nice and are popular, they also increase motivation in the office.  Keeping an office plant close to the office desks brightens the place up and combats harmful emissions from other office equipment.  Things like printers can have their print quality reduced to save on ink too.

Recycling is also important and most members of staff will not object to separating drinks cans and paper or cardboard from other rubbish.

Naturally, there is also the green office furniture we discussed yesterday, which reduces a company’s carbon footprint if the checks we talked about are followed.  Most of these steps will save a company money as well as improving their image.