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challenge
2030 long-term goal
objective
A holistic perspective
on ergonomics
Our goal is to create working environments that promote
the health and well-being of everyone who spends time there.
Holistic ergonomics is central to our interior design solutions,
and our products are inclusive and customised to human needs.
This goal is linked to UN Sustainable Development Goal no. 3,
‘Good health and well-being’ and no. 4 ‘Quality education’.
Movement and variation We spend a lot of our
waking hours sitting still, which can increase the risk
of cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes, stroke
and depression. By integrating customisation, move-
ment and variation into our products and solutions,
we can create ergonomic working environments that
minimise various kinds of health risks. Our challenge
is that employees don’t always understand how
to use the products correctly, which means that the
positive effect is lost and the investment is ineffective.
Behavioural changes The surroundings are also
important when it comes to an ergonomic and sus-
tainable working environment. Acoustics, lighting and
ventilation affect our energy levels, and how spending
time in the space makes us feel. It’s therefore import-
ant that each individual has the ability to determine
and influence their immediate surroundings.
Rules for how the spaces should be used, such as
quiet zones for concentration, further enhance this.
One challenge for us is to contribute to behavioural
changes, so that users learn how to make the most
of the opportunities in a varied space.
See the whole picture But it’s not just the
ergonomics of using the product that’s important
to bear in mind. It’s also important to consider all
situations involving the product – such as cleaning,
moving or storing. A lightweight chair with easy
suspension improves ergonomics for cleaning
staff, castors may make moving the chair easier,
and foldability and stackability simplify storing it.
One challenge for us is therefore to take a holistic
approach to ergonomics during product development,
in order to include several areas of use.