Microsoft Healthy Computing

How discomfort impacts your work performance and what you can do about it.

REDMOND, Wash. — Aug. 13, 2013 — Microsoft’s own PC Accessories group recently conducted a survey in 10 markets around the world to determine common modern computing habits of workers and the implications of those habits, with a particular focus on the health, comfort and productivity impact on workers. A significant majority of the computing workforce is uncomfortable on at least a daily basis, with current desk setups and office accessories partly to blame. Comfort at the office is a top priority for workers, especially because they know it will make them better at their jobs and happier in their personal lives. But unfortunately, ergonomic accessories are absent from many workplaces and employees aren’t taking action to address their pain.

We want to be comfortable

August 13, 2013

Employees value comfort at work, saying that it’s more important to be comfortable at work than stress-free. More than half would give up their annual company holiday party to be comfortable all the time at work and 40 percent would choose constant comfort over free food at the office!