There comes a time when quality and ergonomic values meet, and the value of a working environment is more than just a pleasurable space to work in, but an essential for health and creativity.
High specification desks and well designed seating are not just aesthetically pleasing but are essential.
When a substantial number of working days are lost through ailments such as repetitive strain injuries (RSI) and back pain, the design of Desks, Seating, Storage Furniture and the overall Office Environment are not just "nice to have's" but essentials.
The Health and Safety Executive reports that one in every six working days lost for sickness result from back pain and that in excess of 80% of Britons suffer from it.
Even for the low to average wage earner this equates to measurable financial loss for the average company.
When applied to Executive posts the costs can be considerable, and could spell disaster for any business.
This is why the use of quality furniture is so essential in the Executive Office.
Providing one high quality chair is not an expense but a valuable investment.
Providing ergonomically designed desks and IT equipment is not just an investment in improving productivity, but a hedge against a serious threat to any business from loss of the services of an irreplaceable team member.
All of these "essentials" provide just the first steps in reasoning out how to create the space for Key Executives.
Making the working environment a pleasurable space to be in by providing well designed furniture, lighting, storage, fittings, decoration is all about giving value which can pay back many times over, including improving staff retention.
So whether considering opening new offices or refurbishing existing it is a grave and potentially costly mistake to go for the cheap option and minimum of design consideration.