The best temperature for your workplace
Ergonomics expert Professor Alan Hedge from Cornell University said investing in the right equipment can improve workplace welfare and productivity.
Speaking on CNBC Africa, he said a lot of problems in the workplace stem from people who are sitting for too long.
“They sit for a long time in static positions and often in very poor positions, like hunching forward to work on a computer,” he said.
Oversitting and poor posture leads to biomechanical problems in the spine, health problems, weight gain, changes in respiratory volume, and even changes in mood.
To get people into a good posture is essential for companies to ensure their employees function optimally, said Hedge.
Too cold is not good
Hedge said their research shows that many office buildings with air conditioning are overcooled.
He said work performance showed a dramatic decline if an office if the temperature is around 2 degrees Celsius too cold.
Colder offices are particularly bad news for women over the age of 40, as these individuals typically put on one additional kilogram per year to compensate for the colder environment.
In the US, many companies are increasing office temperatures to save energy and create greater comfort.
The right temperature is higher than what people expect: 24-26 degrees Celsius.
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