Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Healthy Working from Work Rest Play


The facts are simple, more people than ever before in the United Kingdom and Ireland are spending longer amounts of time in the workplace.  As far as work environments go most people would presume that the office is one of the more tame in terms of risks and dangers.  While you are unlikely to encounter wild animals or have the same level of risk as a window cleaner 40 storeys up, the potential and real issues associated with office work are there to see.

Several recent reports have shown that people are sitting too much at work and that a lot of people have consciously or subconsciously adopted a more sedentary lifestyle.  This has the potential to create issues for employees and employers alike.  Poor posture, sitting too much and not keeping the body in motion can all lead to problems such as back issues, poor circulation and weight issues such as obesity.

We at Work Rest Play have been contacted by several people in recent months regarding issues associated with Healthy Working.  This has ranged from the person using the wrong type of operator chair to enquiries about a more flexibke workspace.  Work Rest Play are champions of the Healthy Working space and have created a comprehensive solution to this 21st century problem.  Our solutions addressess the fundamental issues of the modern workspace and creates flexibility, adaptability and efficiency.

Phase One - Height Adjustable Desks


It's there in black and white, clear to see and plain as day - as a society and as a nation we are sitting too much at work and as a result are health is being affected.  It is recommended by health professional and fitness experts that we should get up from our desk at least once every 30 minutes per day and to stand for a period of time when possible.  This allows for better circulation and buys into the principle that body in motion is a healthy body.

Height Adjustable Desks allow employees to have the option of both sitting and standingand cater for everybody regardless of height and size.  Work Rest Play offer a wide range of contemporary, modern and functional height adjustable desks as a focal part of our Healthy Working plan.  The helth benefits of standing more frequently at work are clear to see and height adhustable desks which can be easily altared facilitate this necessity. 

Phase Two - Superior Ergonomic Seating


One of the most crucial aspects of creating a healthy work environment is the chair that we sit on and the way in which we sit on that chair.  Sitting too much becomes even more of an issue when we are sitting incorrectly, poor posture can lead to multiple health problems such as spinal and limb problems.  Thankfully, the latest operator chair from Work Rest Play, the Axia 2.0, solves all of our seating problems.  The Axia 2.0 uses Smart Technology to teach us proper posture, provide feedback on our sitting habits and prompt us to get up out of our chair every 30 minutes through the use of integrated techbology. 

The Axia 2.0 offers a range of support including lumbar and, uniquely, pelvic support.  The majority of ergononic operator chairs will offer lumbar support as standard but will not provide any to the pelvis.  The unique system that is integral in the Axia 2.0 offers that additional pelvic support which is crucial to comfortable and health benficial sitting.  Winner of multiple design, quality and ergonomic awards the Axia 2.0 is the next step in the evolution of ergonomic and is central to our Healthy Working ethos.

Phase Three - Creating the Ideal Environment

With your desk and chair established and your environment becoming suitably more health conscious the only thing left to do is surround yourself with the latest in ergonomic, innovative and flexible office accessories.  Work Rest Play offer a wide range of innovative office accessories such as the Jellyfish laptop stand which allows for a higher screen encouraging better posture and a more aligned body when working.

The Flo Arm is a versatile monitor arm allowing the user to avail of a more fluid and accessible work environment.  The Flo Arm can hold multiple screens and can be maneouvred in many ways to alow full functionality.  One of the latest additions to our innovative range is the Aircharge, a wireless charging solution that makes your workstation more innovative, flexible and free of clutter.  The Aircharge has been installed in many places to great effect and can easily be integrated into our wide range of desking and tables.

Practicing What You Preach..


Here at Work Rest Play we like to work healthy also, and we like to do so in a fun, flexible and innovative environment.  Our beautiful Belfast showroom is not only contemporary but thanks to our Healthy Working initiative it is also flexible, health promoting and a welcoming space for all of our clients..  Feel free to drop by anytime!







Tuesday, 26 May 2015

University Challenge!

Having worked with a number of further education institutions over the years, Work Rest Play are well placed to recognise and analyse the challenges facing the modern day university.  From Queen's University in Belfast to the Institute of Technology in Cork we have worked in conjunction with schools, colleges and universities to help create inspirational spaces within places of study and learning.

A report conducted at the start of 2015 concluded that record numbers of people are staying on in further education with the number of applicants to university also rising significantly despite recent increases in tuition fees in the UK.  This is clearly an opportunity for universities as the more people that apply the more places will be filled.  Conversely, this also puts a strain on universities and the enviornment they provide to staff and students.

Queen's University Belfast New Graduate School
(Lynx Chairs by Work Rest Play)
http://www.furnitureshop.net/seating-chairs/stacking-chairs/lynx.html

With even more students participating further education including a wider demographic of people, this places a greater emphasis on universities to have state of the art facilities which are not only places of learning but also social spaces, collaborative places and areas in which students can feel comfortable.

South West College
(Hive by Work Rest Play)
http://www.furnitureshop.net/seating-chairs/collaborative-seating/hive.html

If you walk onto any modern day university campus you will expect to see a range of services, facilities and opportunities which not only encompass higher learning but go far beyond.  Libraries, shops, restaurants, student unions, banks and much more reside on modern day campuses meaning more time will be spent on site and not just in the classroom.

The real challenge for modern universities is with more and more people attending and the number of learning institutions going up how do they stand out from the crowd.  People from all over the world travel to the UK and Ireland to study and have any number of highly accredited institutions to choose from.  Therefore, aside from the reputation of a university and the quality of their courses they must offer more to students, an added value experience.

Queen's Postgraduate & International Centre
(Halo Chair by Work Rest Play)
http://www.furnitureshop.net/halo.html

At Work Rest Play, in addition to our products we offer a range of services including design, space planning and consultancy.  We work with businesses, organisations and institutions including further education facilities to create inspirational spaces which are functional, innovative, social and interactive.  We supply award winning products, integrated technology and futuristic design to make spaces stand out.  Our space planning experience and know how allows us to create areas which are superior in terms of innovation, comfort and aesthetics.  

We understand that creating a space that will appeal to a wide range of people and keep the engaged is difficult, that is why we are here.  Work Rest Play create inspirationl spaces!


Wednesday, 6 May 2015

Axia 2.0 Ergonomic Excellence & Award Winning Design



Office chairs. They seem like such ordinary objects. A seat, a backrest, armrests and a base. But a good office chair is essential for working in a healthy way! 
You know how important a good office chair is for you and your personnel. After all, their work demands they are seated for long periods, often at a desk, with a desktop computer or laptop. And it’s that protracted sitting that makes their muscles and joints so sensitive to injuryInjury you’re really keen to prevent. 


Furthermore, every person has a different posture. Large or small, heavy or light, with specific requirements for sitting comfortably. And their duties and tasks are also very diverse. All that requires a chair that is very flexible in adjustment, but is also ergonomically responsible. So just about anybody can sit on it. Axia 2.0 is that chair.


The Axia 2.0 Smart chair is equipped with innovative sitting technology. Get greater posture awareness with direct seat feedback, sensors inside the chair let you know when your posture is bad and how to correct it.


Axia smart insight gives you a sitting score. This data can be used to give individual sitting recommendations and is able to make informed workstation recommendations. 

Click to view it online!



Friday, 17 April 2015

When Furniture Meets Technology!

True Innovation

In a world full of new ideas and concepts does innovation thrive or become stifled?

Is a different way of doing things necessarily better or is it just a different way of doing things?

Every day we are bombarded with new products, new services and new ideas many of which are a rebrand or reformat of the same facets of our lives we have been familiar with for years.  Some of these ideas are revoluntionary and add value to the lives of those involved, others simply do not.

What can not be doubted is that the best way to improve our lives at work, home and in society is through true innovation, ideas which truly make a difference to our lives.  The problem is identifying which ideas can be classed as truly innovative.

Work Rest Play are working hard to bridge the gap between furniture & technology

Whether it is innovation in design, conceptual innovation or the amalgamation of seperate components Work Rest Play have a real passion for true innovation.  We are committed to long term innovation of our two main areas of interest: furniture and technology.

For years, we have brought the most innovative furniture to the Irish and British market in terms of design, performance and ergomonics and we will conntinue to do so.  Furniture which is comfortable, stunning, health oriented and makes working and social lives better.


State of the art integrated technology and social settings

In more recent times, we have also become focused on the integration of technology, IT accessories and the concept of collaboration as a tool for progression.  The importance of these areas for universites, libraries, organisations and social arenas can not be understated.  The integration of technology with furniture will:
  • Create savings for institutions.
  • Have short and long term health benefits for users.
  • Encourage collaboration.
  • Create social hubs and state of the art facilities.


Some of our life improving IT accessories

People now expect more from public institutions and organisations, more than ever before.   Offering the basic requirements is no longer feasible, institutions have to be all encompassing or they will not thrive. 

Libraries


A library is not simply a place to lend books anymore, it is a social setting which requires the latest technology, innovative furniture, areas for collaboration, areas for innovation, areas for quiet reflection and spaces for kids to enjoy and learn.

Universities


Universities are no longer simply places for further learning, they are social, technological and innovative hubs which must continue to have state of the art facilities, furniture and ideas.  Students expect more than ever before, a university has to be one of the most diverse places in society and seen to be ever improving.

SME's/Charities/Entrepreneurs

It is no longer just large scale institutions which need to be innovative, even the smallest business on the street must offer more to consumers, service users and prospective clients.  We have worked in conjunction with many local businesses and regional and national charities such as Action Cancer and the Prince's Trust to create innovative spaces, social hubs and areas which can be used effectively and in comfort.

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