Why Ergonomics Matters
Spending hours at your desk can take a toll on your body—neck pain, back strain, and wrist discomfort are all too common. The good news? A few simple ergonomic adjustments can boost your comfort, reduce strain, and improve productivity. Let’s break down how you can create a healthier, more comfortable workspace with smart ergonomic choices.
Set Your Monitor at the Right Height
Why it matters:
Most people set their monitor too low, forcing them to bend their neck throughout the day. Over time, this leads to neck pain, poor posture, and eye strain. The correct monitor height is at – or just below eye level, about an arm’s length away so you can look straight ahead without tilting your head.
Solution:
Monitor Arms (like the Fellowes Platinum Series Single or Dual Monitor Arm) give you the flexibility to adjust height, tilt, and angle, ensuring optimal comfort.
Prefer a desk-based option? A Monitor Riser (such as the Fellowes Smart Suites Monitor Stand) lifts your screen while providing extra storage space underneath.
You can find our guide on finding the best monitor arm here.
Bonus Tip: If you use dual monitors, position them at an angle to reduce constant neck turning. If one screen is used more frequently, place it directly in front of you to minimize strain.
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Give Your Laptop a Lift
Why it matters:
As much as laptops are designed for portability, they are still used in the average employee’s 9-5. Using a laptop flat on your desk forces you to hunch forward, leading to neck strain, rounded shoulders, and back pain.
Solution:
A Laptop Lift (like the Fellowes Designer Suites Laptop Riser) has built-in adjustable heights to elevate the screen to eye level, reducing strain and promoting better posture. Raising your laptop is not only beneficial for your physical health – by raising the laptop from the desk it organises your desk space and improves ventilation as it exposes the fan underneath the laptop to minimise overheating – improving your laptop’s longevity and output. For maximum comfort and a complete ergonomic workspace, pair it with a wireless keyboard and mouse to maintain a natural wrist position.
Bonus Tip: If you switch between working at home and in the office, invest in a portable laptop stand for ergonomic benefits wherever you go!
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Keep Your Wrists Comfortable
Why it matters:
Repetitive movements like typing and using a mouse can put strain on your wrists, leading to numbness, discomfort, or even injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome.
Common signs of wrist strain:
❌ Tingling or numbness in fingers
❌ Wrist fatigue or discomfort after long hours
❌ Aches that extend up to your forearm
Solution:
Ergonomic Wrist Supports (like the Fellowes PlushTouch Keyboard & Mouse Pad) provide gentle cushioning, helping you maintain a neutral wrist position.
Bonus Tip: Keep your keyboard and mouse at elbow height and your wrists in a neutral, relaxed position. A wrist support and ergonomic mouse pad can help you achieve the correct position when typing and mousing.
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Organize Your Desk (and Your Cables!)
Why it matters:
A messy desk can negatively impact focus, workflow, and even mood. Tangled cables create unnecessary clutter, making it harder to access devices, and increase the risk of tripping hazards.
Solution:
Cable Management Solutions (like the Fellowes CableZip™) help tidy up loose cords, preventing them from tangling and getting in the way.
A CPU Stand keeps your computer off the floor, reducing dust buildup and freeing up legroom.
Creating extra legroom alleviates the feeling of being cramped at your desk for a more comfortable, ergonomic approved desk.
Bonus Tip: If you constantly switch devices, use color-coded cable labels to keep track of different power cords.
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Easy to Use. Easy to Protect.
Why it matters:
Working in public or shared spaces increases the risk of people viewing sensitive information on your screen.
Solution:
Fellowes PrivaScreen® Privacy Filters prevent others from viewing your screen at an angle while keeping it crystal clear for you.
Bonus Tip: Adjust screen brightness and contrast to lower the risk of eye fatigue during long work sessions.
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Final Thoughts: Invest in Your Comfort
Your workspace should support you—not strain you. By making small ergonomic improvements, you can reduce pain, discomfort, and fatigue, allowing you to work smarter, focus better, and feel great at the end of the day.
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