As more organizations embrace working from home, new unpredicted challenges will come. How do you ensure that your employees can work comfortably and healthily? If they can’t it will have a detrimental effect on productivity and performance.

How to create the ideal home-office?

Vertical miceVertical mice are grasped in a ‘handshake’ position keeps the wrist from bending to the side as much. The forearm also turns inward into unnatural and awkward postures less. In other words, using a vertical mouse decreases ulnar deviation and pronation (Schmid, et al., 2015). This means that muscle activity in the forearm is less than when using a conventional mouse (Quemelo & Vieira, 2013).

Compact KeyboardsResearch shows that 90% of users seldom if ever use the numeric pad. Working with a compact keyboard results in greater comfort because it reduces reaching for the mouse (Cook, C., et al., 1998). This puts less strain on the shoulder and forearm. Dark letters on a light background make them easier to read (ISO 9241), and contribute to increased productivity (Snyder, 1990). BakkerElkhuizen keyboards have high-quality scissor mechanism keys for an ergonomic light key stroke.

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UltraBoard 950 S-Board 840Unique feature Compact keyboard Compact keyboard, incl short cut

keys

Connection Wired Wired

USB Hub 2 2

Size (inches) 11.22 x 0.75 x 5.79 12.01 x 0.79 x 6.5

Handshake mouse PRF MouseUnique feature For small and medium hands Light and comfortable mouse

Hand Right or left Right

Connection Wired and wireless Wireless

Number of buttons 3 5

DPI 400/1600/3200 800/1200/1600

Available versions Handshake Left VS4, Left Wireless VS4, Right VS4 and Right Wireless VS4

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Monitor arms & standsThe monitor stands and arms fromBakkerElkhuizen help prevent neck,shoulder and back issues and give you a comfortable work position. An optimized monitor position helps you work more comfortably and increases productivity by 10% (Sommerich et al., 2001).

Document holdersA document holder helps create a functional workspace and provides in-line, short viewing distances between keyboard, document and screen for increased productivity. There is a clear connection between comfort and productivity. Research shows improved comfort in the workspace leads to a 10% increase in productivity (Vink & De Korte, 2008).

FlexDesk 640 Q-Doc 515Unique feature Sliding writing slope for easy note

taking.The perfect solution for working in-line with documents.

Material Clear acrylic Clear acrylic

Size (inches) 20.28 x 4.33 x 14.96 20.28 x 4.72 x 11.42

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Sit-Stand DesksThe effect of alternating between sitting ans standing is higher, more sustainable concentration levels (Ebara, et al., 2008).

Adjustable Sit-Stand Desk Riser Unique feature This mobile platform fits any dining room table or standard non-

adjustable desk.

Size (inches) / Weight (lb)

34.65 x 4.72 16.34 / 50 lb

How to create the ideal home-office?

SmartOffice 11 Q-riser 100Unique feature Ideal for flexible working Creates extra storage space

underneath monitor

Compatible with Monitor up to 9 kg CRT or flatscreen

Height range (inches) 6.69 - 19.69 4.13 inches