Prime Office Space has compiled a series of guides to help you with all your Office Requirements needs including Office Planning, Office Equipment, Communications Equipment, Office Furniture, Computer Software, Computer Equipment and Office Supplies.

This week we will be looking at: Office Furniture

Contemporary workplaces should have furniture of adequate quality, quantity, design, and size to meet the needs of current office technology. In the recent years, a key factor when selecting office furniture is the environmental responsibility of the products. This includes the location that the product is manufactured or produced, the degree to which a product can be recycled and what is the product’s impact on indoor air quality. Additionally, the office furniture market is rapidly changing. Employees work more efficiently and technological advancements require the use of proper office furniture, which can adjust to different business needs and how people are using working space differently.

You should primarily consider your office furniture budget. The amount of money you are willing to spend on your office furniture depends on your office space and needs. If you have a small office with a few employees, you are looking for less working stations and a low budget. Your budget will determine the type, quality and quantity of the office items you will purchase. Having a budget will help you control you spending and look for the best deals in the market.

If you need a desk, mainly for computer work, choose a workstation specifically designed for using a PC with a compartment to place the CPU underneath, built-in holes for all the wiring and channels for the required electrical connections. If you need a desk, mainly for paperwork, choose a workstation with a roomy surface to pile up all the paperwork, place bulky stuff and carry out your tasks efficiently. Your desk may have built-in shelves or an overhead cabinet for filling. Of course, you can always choose a combination of the two workstations.

Your office desk should integrate efficiency and quality. Sitting behind a desk for 8-10 hours can be really tiring if your desk doesn’t provide the proper clearance, typically 76cm (30 inches) wide. The PC monitor should be placed Computer Equipment