How can ergonomics improve your team's creativity and innovation?

Bearing in mind that we spend at work +/- one third of our day, the ergonomic factor plays a vital role in our productivity, creativity, health & wellbeing. How? Simple to explain: I often use in presentations the term human engineering when talking about ergonomics. No? When the equipment we use minimises or even better replaces the strain with comfort, then our physical and mental health generously get a boost. In good physical and mental form how can we not be more productive, efficient and creative? Every small detail matters in ergonomics.

Bem estar permite aos trabalhadores focarem a atenção na atividade, desta forma a produtividade vai ser diretamente impactada.

Ergonomics, or the design of workspaces for maximum comfort and efficiency, is critical to boosting team creativity and innovation. Here's how. Employee Health: Ergonomics promotes physical and mental well-being by creating pleasant workstations. When employees are healthy, their attitude and attention improve, resulting in improved innovation. Flexible furniture and customisable workplaces provide employees more autonomy. This independence encourages curiosity, inventiveness, and spontaneous debates, which promotes new thinking. Ergonomics encourages participation and effective communication, which fosters collaborative problem-solving and creative ideas.

Good ergonomics is good economics. Research has shown that having an ergo program can enhance safety, productivity and health. For example, introducing properly designed hand tools can help mitigate the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome, pain and discomfort. How do we define ‘properly designed hand tools’ you ask? Well, reach out to know more 😉

J'ai constaté sur certaines interventions que la conception collaborative de nouvelles situations de travail sur la base d'un diagnostic ergonomique est facilitateur d'innovation. D'une part, le diagnostic peut permettre de partir sur des solutions innovantes qui repondent aux déterminants de l'activité réelle, inconnus en amont de l'étude. D'autre part, de design collaboratif permet de faire émerger des pistes de transformation innovante. L'ergonomie a pour objectif de faciliter la perception commune du travail via le diagnostic, et de faciliter les échanges sur le travail réel futur pour favoriser l'innovation.

Ergonomics can be a game changer in flexibility and autonomy. Just consult an ergonomist along with an interior architect and make the most of every square centimetre of the office. The input of the ergonomist will maximize the workability of your space.

O ser humano é ativo por natureza, quando as atividades são engessadas geram sofrimento. Permitir que o trabalhador tenha flexibilidade para escolher as melhores posturas, organizar o ritmo de trabalho conforme suas condições e principalmente permitir liberdade e autonomia geram resultados imediatos na qualidade de vida, na diminuição de turn-over e no engajamento da equipe.

In general, the better you can interact with the equipment around you, the less you experience fatigue, stress and discomfort. This usually leads to a higher output in productivity and overall wellbeing in your environment.

Based on my experience, it's crucial to highlight the significance of environmental conditions in ergonomics, such as temperature, ventilation, lighting, and other factors. No team can innovate or be creative in a poor environment.