5 Awesome Desk Accessories For The Modern Worker

The modern office worker is always looking for ways to improve productivity and efficiency. That's where we come in! Today on the Office Anything Blog we're showcasing 5 awesome desk accessories designed to do just that. From retractable CPU holders to articulating keyboard trays, these office add-ons are a must have.

Knee space is always at a premium in the office. We're typically fighting for space from the moment we pull up our chair to the desk because the CPU is right under our feet. By adding an ergonomic CPU holder you'll instantly improve operational functionality. An undercount CPU holder will mount your computer's power source below the desk surface on retractable glides that allow it to be slid in and out of position when needed. Wire routing and device charging has never been easier. With your CPU mounted up and off the ground, you'll also be protected against water damage, as well as theft. When it comes to CPU holders, you can't go wrong with the CPU05 from ESI Ergonomic Solutions. It's available for just $124.00 and even swivels to give it's users easier access to rear inputs.

Two screens are better than one! If you're ready to take corporate computing to a whole new level, make the switch to a dual screen mounting system today. The integration of a monitor mount will reduce visual strain while simultaneously increasing usable desk space. Not to mention, you'll cut down on all that time spent clicking between those open tabs in your browser. If you really want to give your office the edge, check out the EFMA-2-U-B model mount from Ergo Contract Furniture. It features base level USB inputs for improved versatility. It's no doubt one of the most high tech mounts on the market in 2016.

Visual strain is a productivity killer! When your eyes become fatigued, it translates to decreased efficiency and overall effectiveness. To fight back, consider the addition of a simple desk lamp to shed some additional light on those important projects. We absolutely love the Rhythm series LED task light from the team at Symmetry Office. This awesome desk top accessory really comes in handy and barely takes up any space.

Finding ways to stay healthy at work is super important. Around the holiday season germs are commonly passed around the office that translate into pesky colds that are tough to kick. A desk top hygiene station will help you keep your hands clean and avoid the bug. You can create your own hygiene station or purchase a cool one from Safco like the 4260SL for just $64.99. Simply put, staying healthy will keep productivity levels high. Having sanitizer on your desk means you'll constantly be thinking about keep your hands clean. Less germs, better healthy, improved work!

Last but certainly not least, upgrade your desk with the addition of an articulating keyboard tray. Every modern worker needs to compute at the correct angles to reduce the risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome while simultaneously improving typing comfort. Retractable keyboard platforms have been around for some time. That being said, sit to stand models like the Balance 3 from Symmetry Office are the way of the future. Articulating sit to stand keyboard platforms promote continuous movement in the workplace and reduce extended sitting sessions that can be damaging to your health.

Reduce Pain & Strain with Symmetry Office

Symmetry Office specializes in the provision of user friendly ergonomic products that reduce pain and strain in the workplace. This highly respected brand is recognized as an industry authority that professionals turn to when average office products just won't cut it. Today on the Office Anything Blog we'll be shining the spotlight on Symmetry's top of the line workplace solutions. Prepare to be impressed!

The adjustable computer screen mounts from Symmetry Office are the best in the business. If you're ready to reduce visual strain and neck pain, make the switch to a Symmetry monitor arm today. Once integrated into your workspace, a Symmetry Office monitor arm system will greatly improve the amount of usable desk space present at your station. Mounts attach in just minutes to nearly any operating surface to ensure you able to reap the ergonomic benefits you deserve.

To be honest, not all ergonomic products are created equal. Those from manufacturers like Symmetry Office truly reign supreme. Take one look at their CPU holders and you'll see what we mean. Mounts like the Harmony get your computers main power source up off the ground to create additional knee space. With your CPU mounted underneath your operating surface, you'll find it easier to route wires and charge devices throughout the day. This translates improved office functionality and a reduced number of straining trips underneath the desk amidst a sea of wrappers, paper clips, and crumbs!

Looking for that X factor product to make your business more effective and efficient? Check out the Align laptop cart from Symmetry Office. This standing height computer workstation promotes continuous movement in the workplace and limits the health risks associated with extended sits. With it's mobilized base and user friendly accessories, this high tech product can be moved from space to space as needed to kick ergo functionality into overdrive.

As mentioned above, there's big time risks associated with extended sits. They can actually shorten your life span. To fight back, you'll need to integrate sit to stand products that allow you to reduce pain and strain while simultaneously becoming more versatile. That being said, the articulating keyboard trays from Symmetry Office are ready, willing, and able to help. At the everyday low price of $230.99, the Balance sit to stand ergonomic keyboard tray from Symmetry Office is a must consider office investment. With it's generous dimensions and mousing platform, this ergonomic computer add-on is an absolute winner in the workplace.

Ergonomic Essentials: Office Products We Can't Live Without

The right combination of ergonomic products will help you improve workplace functionality, productivity, and support. Today on the Office Anything Blog we'll highlight the must have items needed to kick corporate comfort into high gear. From the smart chair to the CPU holder, we simply can't live without these awesome ergo tools.

Office comfort starts with chair. That being said, you'll need a professional seating solution that's up to the task. This year, it's all about the "smart chair". If you've ever found it hard to master your chair functions and remember when to utilize them, a smart chair is the way to go. They do the work for you! Smart chairs automatically adjust to your body weight and move with you while operating naturally. Once you make the switch to a smart chair, there's no turning back. The ability to get posture perfect while avoid lever pulling and constant adjusting throughout the day is simply too good to pass up.

We can't live without the dual screen monitor arm. First and foremost, a dual computer screen mounting system will help you save time when computing. Stop flipping back and forth between multiple tabs and spread your work out across multiple screens to become more efficient. Dual monitor mounts will also allow you to raise your computer screens to eye level to avoid visual strain. Ever find yourself looking down at your screens when typing? This causes serious neck stiffness that can be avoid with the adjustable design of a dual monitor mount.

Sitting for long periods of time can actually shorten your life span. To avoid extended sits, you'll need an ergonomic desk that's ready to adjust and move with you. This year, sit to stand workstations have been the way to go. Brands like ESI Ergonomic Solutions, Mayline, and Global Total Office are now offering super popular sit to stand desks that are a must for intensive work environments. Sit to stand desks promote continuous movement in the workplace, reduce fatigue, and greatly improve blood flow. The ability to take your work surface up and down with the push of a button will make you incredibly versatile and ready to stay productive in any situation.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is no joke! Today's articulating keyboard tray solutions will help you compute at the angles needed to avoid hand and wrist pain thats directly related to this common office epidemic. If you can't afford a new sit to stand ergonomic desk, you may consider the addition of a sit to stand ergonomic keyboard tray. It's really the best of both worlds. A sit to stand articulating keyboard tray will improve productivity, limit pain, and much more. No matter what, avoid wasting valuable desk space by resting your keyboard tray atop your workstation. Mount your keyboard tray on an articulating system and modernize your computing.

Trips underneath the desk to route wires and plug in devices are a real pain in the butt! Avoid these unnecessary tasks with the integration of an under-mount CPU holder. Attaching your CPU underneath your desk with provide you with an abundance of additional knee space. Having your CPU off the ground in a locked system will also protect your digital files from flood damage and theft. The CPU holders from brands like Symmetry Office and ESI are incredibly affordable. Awesome mounts can be purchased for just over a hundred bucks.

Office Add-Ons: Must Have Ergonomic Accessories of 2016

Looking to become more productive and efficient in the workplace? We've got you covered! In today's post we'll highlight must have ergonomic accessories that are guaranteed to give your operationally functionality a major boost. From monitor arms to sit to stand tables, the products highlighted in today's post will make 2016 your most comfortable year ever.

Still operating with that computer screen sitting on your desk top? If so, you're essentially wasting extra work surface space. A monitor arm will also help you reduce eye strain with the ability to raise and lower your screens to eye level. Utilizing a dual screen monitor arm will help increase the rate at which you compute on a daily basis. No more flipping between multiple tabs! Brands like ESI Ergonomic Solutions and Mayline have introduced user friendly monitor arm solutions that are very cost effective and install in minutes via clamp and grommet attachment options.

Tired of banging your knees on the CPU when you sit down in your office chair? You're not alone! Ergonomic office brands have solved the problem with the under mount CPU holder. These handy ergonomic add-ons attach underneath desk surfaces to provide you with the knee space needed to work comfortably. You'll also avoid those pesky trips under your desk to route wires and plug in devices. With your CPU mounted off the ground, you'll also be protected against flood and water damage. An ergonomic CPU holder is a must have for 2016! We recommend selecting a locking model to keep your digital files secure and safe. Excellent CPU mounting solutions can be purchased for less than two hundred bucks. This is one ergonomic investment you won't regret!

Slide out keyboard trays were the bee's knees a few years ago. This year, it's all about articulating models that adjust and swivel to help you find just the right computing angle. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is no joke and we have to fight back with everything we've got to ensure we're working effectively in our workstations. Ditch the non-adjustable keyboard tray and go with an articulating model in 2016. You'll wonder how you ever lived without it!

Do you ever find yourself operating at your desk with your legs extended out in front of you and crossed? Do you ever prop your feet up on the base of your office chair? These band habits reduce blood flow, increase fatigue, and cause muscle stiffness that can otherwise be avoided with the integration of an adjustable foot rest. Units like the OBUSFOTR from Global Total Office are super affordable and really come in handy. At just $109.99, this foot rest is a must have.

Mobile computer workstations are becoming incredibly popular. Brands like ESI have made it easy to operate laptops comfortably and effectively from any room with products like their WOW station. This small but effective mobile computer desk offers a sleek modern look that won't take up too much of your valuable floor space. Mobile computer desks like these are heavily relied on by workers on the go. Don't waste time looking for a desk surface to work at. Simply use a station like the WOW and operate from both sitting and standing positions to suit the specific needs of any particular task.

Leave no doubt, 2016 will be the year of the sit to stand table! Sit to stand tables have been building momentum for years. These days, nearly every reputable furniture manufacturer offers some form of sit to stand table thats ready to promote continuous movement in the workplace, reduce fatigue, and improve blood flow. Sit to stand tables are great for students and business professionals alike. They come in handy in the class room, training room, reception area, and even the conference room. In years passed, hand crank tables were the only way to go. In 2016, it's all about the digital touch screen models that allow you to raise and lower the operational height at the touch of a button. Sit to stand tables have come a long way in the last 5 years and in 2016 they'll truly make their mark. Jump on board with this booming trend and join a movement that will truly make a difference for you and your coworkers.

What's New? Evolve Monitor Arms by ESI!

The new Evolve collection from ESI Ergonomic Solutions is here! This line of adjustable monitor arms is sure to improve workplace productivity and efficiency. In today's post we'll take a look at a few of the top models from the Evolve collection and their respective benefits. Enjoy!

If you're working in a tight space, the EVOLVE-STUBBY monitor arm is the way to go! This pole style mount is ready to accommodate screens up to 17.6 pounds and offers a monitor extension range of 6 inches. The EVOLVE-STUBBY comes standard with both clamp and grommet mount options to make setup a breeze. At an everyday low price of just $159.00. Now that's ergonomic value!


Next up, the EVOLVE2-MS. This dual screen monitor arm features a heavy duty design that's ready to accommodate two 32 inch computer screens side by side. This multi screen mounting system features a VESA place quick release system to make changing out your screens easier than ever. The EVOLVE2-MS can be installed effectively in less than 15 minutes. A slide feature is also standard on each of the arms that provides a 9 inch range of adjustment from left to right. This awesome new monitor arm is available in 2015 for just $443.40.


If two is better than one, three is better than two! The all new ESI EVOLVE3-FMS three screen monitor arm proves this point with shining colors. This adjustable system incorporates a three across mounting approach that is ready to accommodate screens up to 15.4 pounds each. If you're looking to increase your amount of usable desk space while simultaneously improving the rate at which you compute, the EVOLVE3-FMS is a must consider. Enjoy these new monitor arms by ESI for $572.40.

Not everyone needs a 4 screen monitor mount. That being said, if you operate in a fast paced work environment where productivity is key, this EVOLVE4-FMS model may be worth a serious look! This Evolve series mount features 4 independent arms that are ready to adjust from 4.5 inches to 36.5 inches. That's a big range! The EVOLVE4-FMS also boasts a 180 degree lock out feature as well as well as a full extension of 28.75 inches per arm. Talk about versatility!

The EVOLVE6-FMS is perfect for call center applications and credit card monitoring stations. This high tech 6 screen monitor arm is sure to cut down on the time any user spends flipping back and forth between tabs. With 6 adjustable screens at your disposal, you'll be able to write a report, browse the web for references, and check your social media accounts with screens to spare. Priced at $998.40, this unit is a bit much for the average office space. That being said, it's still one of the most user friendly and affordable 6 screen monitor mounting options available on the market.

Performance Matters: Choosing the Perfect Office Chair in 2015

By encouraging correct posture and seating habits, the right office chair can make a world of difference to a person in the workplace. But with all the options out there, finding a chair that meets your needs both physically and financially can be a bit of a challenge. That's why we've included this list of helpful things to consider so you can be sure to make the right choice for your office seating solution. Enjoy!

Comfort When Working

For any piece of furniture, comfort is one of the biggest considerations. In the office, the wrong chair can have terrible repercussions. Chairs that are uncomfortable typically encourage improper posture, forcing the body into unnatural positions. This can lead to terrible pain in the neck, shoulders, back, legs, and even feet. Thankfully, the rise in demand of quality ergonomic chairs has improved workplace health for employees across the board. Taking the time to search products, try them out, and read customer reviews will help you determine the most comfortable chairs on the market, and what the right chair might be, based on your individual needs.

Visiting Showrooms

Visiting showrooms can be an excellent way to take a look at what's on the market to meet your needs. Almost every office furniture manufacturer exhibits showrooms to promote their products. Finding one is as simple as visiting the company's website. When you go, bring a notebook to write the product name and number of the items you want for your office, then look up a reputable online furniture dealer to buy the product from. Calling the dealer directly may give you private sales and bulk discounts!

Ergonomic Adjustment Features

Most people don't realize their chronic pain comes as a result from poor posture and seating habits in the office. However, the adjustable features on many ergonomic chairs to alleviate pain target some of the most common seating habits. In order to choose the right chair for yourself, we advise a self-evaluation of the problem areas in your seating posture. If you experience pain or discomfort in any of the following areas, searching for ergonomic seats with the following features will help alleviate your office pain, improving focus and productivity:

Ergonomic Solutions by Discomfort Type:

Neck Pain = headrest *(Neck pain is often caused by turning one's head to view a computer screen - purchasing an adjustable monitor arm that lets you view a computer straight-on is another solution).

Upper Back or Shoulder Pain = high backed chair

Lower Back Pain = low backed chair; adjustable lumbar support; footrest

Knee Pain = chair with an adjustable seat slider, seat tilt, or "waterfall seat"

Foot or Calf Pain = adjustable footrest; chair with adjustable height *(goal is to keep feet flat on the floor)

Wrist Pain = adjustable armrests *(A tilting or sliding keyboard tray at elbow-level may also reduce wrist pain by encouraging proper blood flow to the extremities).

Chair Style

Choosing a chair based on comfort and health benefits is never a bad idea, but that doesn't mean your chair has to look ugly! There are plenty of top brands on the market, such as Global Total Office chairs, Eurotech Seating, and RFM Seating Solutions, who offer chairs with choice. Not only do these companies make chairs to keep you comfortable during those long work days, but many of their chairs offer a multitude of accessories and upholsteries to fit in any room. Individuals who shop online with quality office furniture dealers may use a drop-down box to select the features they want for their chair so that it's look appeals to existing decor. With unique chairs like the Chakra by Eurotech and the Spree Series from Global, there is a chair for everyone's personal style!

Versatility

Versatility is another important consideration before you purchase your perfect office chair this year. Remember that an ergonomic chair should never be a one-trick-pony. This industry is highly competitive, and making sure customers get plenty of features for their money's worth is the goal of every reliable furniture manufacturer. When you shop top ergo accessories and products, always look for a list of the features that product offers. If you're not sure, call up the dealer and ask about the item. Typically, anything less than three features usually marks a mediocre product.

Price

Style and comfort are always vital considerations, but at the end of the day, the best chair will always be the best deal. For those who don't want to risk temptation, searching by price is the ideal practice. By knowing and shopping by your budget, you won't feel pressured to buy a chair you can't afford. However, for those with critical pain in need of an urgent solution, sometimes looking at top-of-the-line items is a necessity. This way, you'll know what to look for in lower-priced models, and see how they compare with the best.
To find the best deals, we advise searching by shopping engines. Downloading shopping apps, or taking advantage of Google's shopping tab will help you compare the various prices for your product from all across the web, saving hours of individual price lookups. Shopping closeouts, clearance, and coupons are another great trick. But the best deals on the web are going to come from the dealers themselves. When in doubt, don't be afraid to call one up for a special or bulk discount you can't get anywhere else!

 Warranty

With as pricey as office products can get, springing for the warranty may be the best decision you make. Just because a dozen customers have written excellent reviews of a product doesn't always mean that product will meet your individual office needs. Shopping with manufacturers who offer good warranties is an excellent way to ensure value. Selecting a chair like the MH5335A2 Me! task chair for sale will offer an excellent warranty because the chair is made by Ergo Contract Furniture. Global Total Office and Cherryman Industries products also offer competitive warranties to up the anti of their already-amazing inventory. Don't miss out on these extraordinary companies!

The 4 Levels of Ergonomic Comfort

 

So you've purchased a new office chair and a few ergo accessories, but something's still missing! Not to worry. In today's article we'll highlight the 4 key levels of ergonomic comfort and the products you'll need to achieve each. Enjoy!

Level 1: Low

The lowest level of ergonomic comfort is typically achieved through a lack of product knowledge and your specific work style. While not every ergonomic product is a must have, some definitely are! If you're working with an office chair that doesn't fit your body type and specific needs effectively, you're probably stuck in the lowest phase of ergonomic comfort. For those dealing with discomfort in the workplace on a daily basis, it's time to make a change! Start by working with an office chair specialist to choose a cost effective seating solution that works for you.

Level 2: Medium

Once you've added a quality ergonomic chair to your space, be sure to educate yourself on it's features and adjustment capabilities. To fully achieve a healthy medium of ergonomic comfort in the workplace, mastering your office chair is a must. Once you've customized your sit, it's time to improve your space with a retractable keyboard tray. There's no doubt this product is the unsung hero of the workplace. Once considered a niche product, adjustable keyboard trays that retract have now become a must have for any individual who cares about reducing the risk of carpal tunnel and is in need of more useable desk space. That being said, mastering your chair and adding an ergo keyboard tray will help you achieve level 2.

Level 3: High

Those working at a high level of efficiency are no doubt utilizing the correct office chair and keyboard tray for their space. However, the must have item needed for this stage of ergonomic comfort is the dual screen monitor arm. Why you ask? The wide range of adjustment capabilities and versatility achieved from these products will no doubt improve the rate at which you compute while simultaneously freeing up ample desk space from where your monitor used to sit. With a quality monitor mounting system you'll be able to quickly adjust the computer screen angle in any direction. Those who wear glasses or contacts will enjoy the ability to move screens closer or further away when need. Any ergo specialist will tell you, visual comfort matters in a major way!

Level 4: Exceptional

If you're looking to take your workspace over the top to achieve exceptional ergonomic comfort, we'll tell you just how to do it! In 2014, innovative new products such as desks that adjust in height along with CPU holders and adjustable foot rests will have you optimized for the peak performance. Being exceptionally ergo minded doesn't mean adding every product we've mentioned today. It means using them effectively to meet your specific needs in the workplace. An ergonomic chair, keyboard tray, monitor arm, and height adjustable desk will have you ready to work in a whole new way, but only if you take the time to master them correctly!

Top Selling Ergonomic Office Accessories

Ergonomic office products have become an essential part of any professional business. With so many solutions available, we thought it would be fun to highlight the top selling ergonomic office accessories for 2013. Hopefully this article will provide insight as to what items can most improve your work day, increase productivity, and keep you comfortable!

1.) Keyboard Trays

While most every desk in the country is outfitted with some form of ergonomic keyboard tray solution, not all models are created equal. It's no surprise that every office furniture manufacturer on the planet offers some type of articulating solution geared towards holding your keyboard tray. However, top keyboard trays should do much more than slide back and forth under your desk. A quality tray will provide a seemingly limitless array of adjustments geared towards versatility. You should look to regain ample desk space while improving your posture while computing with any good tray. As with any product, the best models are manufactured by companies that specialize in this genre. Brands like ESI Ergonomic Solutions provide popular models that won't break your budget. Their combo solutions provide excellent bang for the buck. The ESI keyboard trays making the biggest impression these days are the sit to stand solutions. Ergo gurus love standing keyboard tray solutions for much more than wow factor. Quite frankly, these trays offer just too many ergonomic benefits to list!

2.) Monitor Mounts

Using the standard desktop monitor mount that comes with your computer is a thing of the past. In today's office, monitor mounts are available for any number of screens you prefer. A quality monitor mount and articulating arm will greatly improve your day to day efficiency while helping you to recapture usable desk space. Top models offer the ability to be clamp or grommet mounted to any desk or modular workstation layout your might be considering. In addition, tablet mount solutions are also gaining popularity in a hurry throughout the industry. Nowadays anything with a screen can be mounted to your worksurface to provide ergonomic benefits. To be honest, ergonomic monitor arms really look fantastic. The cool factor is never at a shortage when mounts of this nature are present. It's no wonder why these products have continued to sell like hot cakes throughout the first quarter of 2013.

3.) LED Lighting

It seems everything with a bulb is being reworked to use LED technology. Light emitting diodes form semi conductors that glow when voltage is supplied. This money saving light source is a great way to incorporate ergonomics into the workplace. LED lighting is easier on the eyes and reduces glare which will allow you to work for longer stretches and cause less stress on  your retinas. From TV's to desk lamp solutions LED office lighting is the sweeping the nation. For office lighting needs, several top brands have begun to offer awesome under mount task light and over head solutions. The good news is that LED lamps for the office will cost you far less than those fancy flat screens! On average, a specialized LED desk light can be purchased for around $100. Not only do these products improve your work day, they look fantastic as well. One cool new model even offers a USB port and will charge a variety of devices. The Solstice Desk Lamp is definitely our favorite!

4.) CPU Holders

Have you ever had to get around to the back of your computers power source? If you answered yes, you probably also found this task to be a real hassle. Often, CPU's are situated underneath office desk configurations and pushed as far out of the way as possible. In most cases, your computer mouse, modem, speakers, and keyboard tray hook up through this all important unit. In fact, this is the single most important part of any operating unit. For this reason, the CPU should be treated with your utmost respect and care. A computer is a costly investment that needs to be installed and held properly. That being said, CPU holders are rapidly becoming the hottest selling ergonomic office accessories on the market. These affordable products provide a discount investment in the health of your computer as they help to prevent dust build up and water damage. In addition, under mount CPU holder solutions provide swivel capabilities that provide easy access to the rear outlets. This is an awesome ergonomic feature that will reduce those frustrating trips under your desk to reconnect your computer speakers!

Ergonomic Computer Accessories Increase Productivity

With the advances in modern ergonomics, computer accessories have been made available that will greatly increase day to day productivity. Commonly, many think that just having an ergonomic office chair is the only necessary ergo attribute necessary to work a healthy day. Computer accessories like ergonomic monitor arms, keyboard trays, and copy holders are becoming more and more common because of the invaluable ergonomic benefits offered.

Ergonomic monitor arms are typically seen in IT offices because of there ability to hold multiple computer screens. However, benefits like increased usable desk space and mobility are making monitor arms more and more popular. Having the option of your computer screens tilt angle, depth from work station, and mounting position are attractive features that will definitely have you hooked after trying them!

Keyboard trays are often over looked for there useful benefits. Nothing is worse in my opinion than have a beautiful office desk with an old keyboard laying right on the work surface. That space is valuable! Not to mention horrible for your posture. The ability to tilt your keyboard at an angle, swivel, and hide under the desk surface are just some of the qualities that make them worth there weight in gold. My personal favorite is the padded wrist wrest standard on my ESI keyboard tray. It allows my palms to rest comfortably while I type at a much faster and accurate rate throughout the day. My WPM increase from 80 to 103 with the addition of the ESI keyboard tray.

Hopefully you will consider adding some inexpensive ergonomic office accessories to your office. The cost is minimal compared to the productivity gained and comfort level achieved.