Ergonomic design isn’t just a solution for improving employees’ comfort and health and streamlining productivity — it could also be a remedy for the Great Resignation.
In a recent study, Poly, a maker of audio and video products, underscored the lack of support employees are feeling from their employers to address challenges tied to hybrid work. A majority (72%) of those polled said employers could be doing more to alleviate stress and create a sense of parity between distributed employees. And even though technology plays a key role in employee satisfaction, tech-related factors are increasingly causing employees frustration. Workers are now citing things like lack of technology support (21%), out-of-date video conferencing technology (17%), and faulty headsets/poor audio (16%) as new workplace “stress triggers.”
Meanwhile, in another survey, the ergonomic office supply company Ergotron found that 73% of employees are ready to choose their next employer based on the support of their physical well-being and provisions for flexible technology. And yet, about half (56%) of employers regularly check in with all employees to enquire about their health and well-being.