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Here in Denmark motorized desks are the norm rather than the exception. I am always surprised when others speak of them as a curiosity. I tend to stand for abo
by johnyzee 17y ago
Here in Denmark motorized desks are the norm rather than the exception. I am always surprised when others speak of them as a curiosity.
I tend to stand for about 25-50% of my time working. It really relieves the back to get up and shift around for a bit. Helps to burn a little calories too, during what would otherwise be sedentary office time. I also seem to work more focused when standing up. Finally, it is a lot easier to do pair work with a colleague while standing - no jostling chairs around for position.
A sit/stand desk is a condition of employment for me, nothing less.
- MikeCapone 17y agoThey are the norm in all kinds of office work in Denmark, or among hackers/the type of people who would read HN? Very cool if they are widespread in all kinds of workplaces. Makes me a little jealous.
- johnyzee 17y agoI see them everywhere, from banks to car dealerships.
- grk 17y agoI think it has to do with the law requirement that every employee should be able to adjust his/her workplace to be ergonomical. In practice, the only reasonable way to do this is to give everyone height-adjustable desks and chairs. I'd love to see some monitor arms tho.
- nooneelse 17y agoDang laws for the benefit of human health and quality of life. Don't they mandating such things cuts into the holy bottom lines?