Buying new fixtures in your workplace is an investment to your business and to your employees well-being. It gives not just the management pride but even its staff members. It also sends a message to your employees that you care for them and sends a message to your clients that your business is doing well and is there for there for the long haul. This, in turn, gives them confidence in doing business with you. Still not convinced, here are other reasons to sport the latest furnishings:
New means exciting
Acquiring something new is a great perk-up for anyone, a great happiness booster. For employees, it will definitely fuel excitement and enthusiasm at work. Its a good motivator to be productive and inspire new ideas.
Look at it as an investment
Lets face it: it is quite expensive to get new office furniture nowadays. That is if you think of it as an expense, which is what it is really. But, looking at it as an investment for your business and for your employees health and total well-being can give you a different perspective.
Ergonomically-friendly is the buzzword.
Ergonomics is the applied science which pertains to designing things in a way that makes people interact safely and efficiently. There is so much hype about chairs being ergonomic to care for an employees back and neck, especially for those who sit for long hours. Buying a seat that provides for their physical comfort can save them from stress, injury and gives them good health in the long term. It will lower number of absences because of fatigue and illness caused by poor posture.
Best of all, staff are happy and productive knowing they are cared for by the management.
Be updated with modern technology
The times are changing and your businesses have to keep up, including its work premises. It is difficult to be forward-thinking when your environment is not supportive and is as old as the 80s. Latest models of desktop tables, for example, now have built-in cabling and charging stations for multiple office and personal gadgets. New design for chairs now uses mesh fabric for back support that allows for breathability to keep you relaxed and cool.
Easy to install furniture
The beauty of new furnishings for the workplace nowadays is that these are now made easy to install and reconfigure as your office and needs grow and expand.
Comes with a warranty
If a leg of your chair or table falls off, its highly probable that you will have to have to spend for its repair. For new ones though, it is usually covered by warranty. You can just call up the manufacturer for any broken or missing pieces and they will gladly arrange for its repair or replacement.
Tax-deductible for small business owners
Do not ignore this tax incentive wherein cost of office furniture and supplies may be deducted from business income tax on the first year or depreciated for the following years. It is best to take advantage of this support that the government is extending, especially to small commercial establishments.
