“All work and no play makes Jack a very dull boy” – and stifles his creativity, mental acuity, and enthusiasm, and can even have serious health ramifications. This adage carries over to the workforce. While the status quo thought process is that nose-to-the-grindstone devotion at work leads to results and productivity, attitudes are shifting – worldwide.

If you're reading this while sitting down, do yourself a favor and stand up! There's a compelling body of research concluding that prolonged periods of sitting are linked to myriad health problems. 

If you are a facility manager, an office designer or anyone else that participates in office furniture planning, pay attention because the benefits of switching this one piece of office furniture could save you (or your clients) in the long run.