Blogs - The Office Furniture Supermarkethttp://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/en-gbCopyright: (C) The Office Furniture Supermarket, see http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/privacy.aspx for terms and conditions of reusehttp://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/images/theofficefurniture_web_logo.jpghttp://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_teknik__great_quality_and_value_office_chairs_391.aspxWe've got new ranges of the industry leading Teknic chairs coming into stock over the next two weeks.   The whole range of Teknik office furniture is high quality and stylish but at affordable every day prices.  The durable range of office chairs offer great value for money as well as having that stylish flair that is not available from all manufacturers of chairs.   You can see the full range by clicking this link Teknik Office Chairs and we discount every product we sell so you can buy office furniture here in confidence of both prompt delivery and great prices.http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_new_range_of_office_chairs_from_eliza_tinsley_384.aspxWe've just got a great range of office chairs into stock from Eliza Tinsley.  The most popular one is the entry level Operators chair for under £40 but there's load of other great chairs in the range so follow this link to see more and save more today - Eliza Tinsley Chairs They have a chair for every price point and to suit every office AND we deliver our office chairs PDQ so you should have it in 48 hours.http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_office_safety_366.aspx   Sadly Wonder woman cannot always be on hand to ensure that your office chairs are correctly placed to ensure good posture.  She may not even be there to ensure that your office lighting is sufficient to protect your eyesight -  but fear not...... The office furniture supermarket are on hand to protect your office environment.... and without a touch of lycra  in sight.http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_furniture_for_the_office__we_go_the_extra_mile_359.aspx "The delivery driver went beyond the call of duty as they had closed the road for repairs, he walked the entrie order to the property and still had a reallly big smile on his face, by far the friendliest delivery driver i have ever received goods from" This quote was taken from one of our satisfied customers after the delivery driver went above and beyond the call of duty....We are very proud http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_easyoffice_353.aspxWhen it comes to modular office furniture the easy office range is truly unique.  We have all come across flatpack storage solutions that promise to be “up within minutes” only to find that the installation instructions are misleading, and the promise to be up within minutes could be better measured in hours.The easyoffice range is unique . See the video below.         easy office side opening tambour cupboard | easyoffice multibloc modulehttp://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_massive_costs_hiding_in_the_meeting_room_317.aspx Do you know how much it costs to maintain your presentation equipment in a year? Neither do 57% of UK businesses! Astonishingly, it costs £12.500 a year to fix these pesky problems in worker time, not to mention the embarrassment and frustration of the poor presenter who’s nervously trying to fix projector problems in the middle of an important meeting! Click here to read the full story.   http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_fastest_furniture_in_the_world_309.aspx Yes, that’s right, some wacky inventors out there get a kick out of attaching engines and nitrate boosters onto their furniture in attempts to break the world record for the fastest piece of furniture out there. The other week, this guy broke the current world record by managing to race his dining table down a racetrack at a whopping 113mph. I wonder if it’s going to make an appearance on Top Gear any time soon? For a great range of tables for your office, click here.   http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_hear_ye!_hear_ye!_the_round_table_has_been_located!_299.aspxThe table of legends- King Arthur’s Round Table, has finally been located. After much searching far and wide, historians have finally confirmed where the site of Camelot is. Click here to find out about the forefather of all tables.http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_posh_desk_290.aspxThinking of upgrading your office furniture to executive style? Then why not, with TheOfficeFurnitureSupermarket.com’s great range of executive desks and executive chairs at affordable prices. We all know that creating a good first impression can win favours with clients and other visitors, and having the right office furniture is part of it. So why not invest in a few pieces for your reception or boardroom?http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_is_it_a_mouse_no_it’s_an_office_chair!_281.aspx What do you find most annoying at the office? Have a think. For me personally, it’s having a squeaky office chair. Imagine if you could just eliminate this small but very effective way to annoy everyone! Wouldn’t that be great? Well, with this simple guide, we can show you how to turn a squeaky chair into one that doesn’t sound like a mouse. If the squeak refuses to go away, then you’re probably better off buying a nice new office chair. It’s a good job TheOfficeFurnitureSupermarket.com stock a massive selection of office seating at guaranteed low prices! Happy shopping! http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_whiteboards_drawing_out_a_few_thoughts…_272.aspx I don’t know if it’s just me, but at school, it used to be the ultimate thing to write something witty and funny on the classroom whiteboard. Yet, when asked to complete a simple task during lessons, writing it on the whiteboard seemed to fill me with terror. A lot of schools and universities have interactive whiteboards now, where you can select objects (when connected to a computer), draw and write with the inkless coloured markers. This total conversion of whiteboards to technology means it’s a lot less messier (have you ever tried writing on a whiteboard with your left hand?!) and looks more professional. We’ve gone from traditional chalkboard to a whiteboard to the snazzy interactive whiteboards. Where will we head to next? http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_the_secret_to_increasing_worker_productivity…revealed!_253.aspx Get the most out of your workers by cheering them up with some new office furniture. Studies show that comfy, roomy office furniture, coupled with a relaxed office working atmosphere is the key to improving employee productivity. Click here for the full details!   http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_the_good_the_bad_and_the_eccentric_241.aspx Reminiscing about my university days, I remember how bad some of those university lecturers were at presenting. The ones with the monotone voice sent many to sleep, and the eccentric ones just scared others away. I think they could have really benefitted from reading this article. http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_for_years_we_have_been_told_to_sit_up_straight_225.aspx . . . well now the researchers are questioning whether this is right! They are now discussing whether sitting at a 90-degree angle is right for us or whether it actually does us more harm than good, click here to see our article on the ‘Myths and Facts of Sitting Up Straight’.   http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_the_type_of_furniture_you_buy_can_radically_change_a_room_216.aspx. . .  it changes the style and atmosphere this also applies when buying office furniture. You must seriously consider what it is you want from the office you are putting together; is it a stylish meeting room, a practical workspace or what! Once you have made your decision then it’s about choosing the right storage, desks, tables and seating check out our article section and you’ll find lots to help you. And to take a look at our wide range of office furniture click here: www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.comhttp://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_do_you_feel_you_are_drowning_in_a_sea_of_clutter_208.aspxWell check out our article this week on Getting Organised with a few simple tips to help you organise your workspace to help you feel more in control. For all your storage solutions in the workplace visit: www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.comhttp://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_chairs_…_we_spend_almost_3_4_of_our_waking_day_in_one!_198.aspxThis is the final week in our Ergonomic Focus and we are looking at seating, or more specifically Chairs (click here for the article). If you’ve been following the posts you’ll hopefully know by now the definition of ergonomics (the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker … but we’re sure you knew that!) we certainly do in our office and can confidently say we’re all sitting at eye-level with our computer, using a keyboard manager and wrist rest and after today’s post we’ll all be sitting a little straighter at our desks!  It has been an interesting series of articles and hopefully one which will help you identify the cause of any little niggles you feel while seated at your desk.  The purpose is for us all to be healthier at work and awareness of the principles of ergonomics should certainly help you achieve that.For all your office furniture requirements: www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com If it is simply seating then click: www.theseatingsupermarket.com An if you're looking for office supplies then try: www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.comhttp://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_our_most_popular_office_chair_is______195.aspx... not what we'd expect it to be - it's a great value executive chair with lumber support, our Hatton Leather Chair also known as the GAL00059 We stock a large range of office seating including entry level canteen seating and operator chairs BUT the most popular chair we sell is the Hatton.  Maybe it's because of the great value for money, the sleek styling or the incorporated lumber support? Anyway we're delighted that our customers have such good taste in office seating and we will continue to source the best office furniture.http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_don’t_risk_and_wrist_…_week_3_of_our_ergonomic_focus_188.aspxAs soon as I started writing the article for this week’s ergonomic focus, which is on the wrists, the first thing I noticed is that I appear to have incredibly bad ‘wrist posture’. If you think about how you type, many of us break the cardinal rule and rest our wrists on the table while working at our keyboard. To begin with it feels quite natural but believe me after writing the article (or in your case reading it) you’ll start to notice how delicate your wrist area is and you’ll be calling for support asap … my order is already firmly in! Click here to read the article on wrists.http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_part_2_ergonomics_178.aspxThe second part of our Ergonomics series looks at the shoulders. When we feel strain or pressure in the shoulders when typing, it is fairly certain that posture is the culprit. It seems we tend to slump during the day and this affects the position we adopt when typing … click on the links below for details plus product recommendations to help reduce that tension.Click here for Part 1 - Eyes Part 2 - Shouldershttp://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_ergonomics_169.aspxI recently came across an article, which suggested that around 40 million working days are lost each year to ill health. Without looking into the cost as it may give some employers palpitations, it becomes clear why ‘Ergonomics’ is becoming a popular buzz word in many offices.  Just in case it hasn’t reached your office yet, Ergonomics is the science of designing the job, equipment and workplace to fit the worker in order to reduce ill health in the office. Ergonomics covers many areas for example eyes, shoulders, wrists, etc. therefore we will take one of the areas each week and discuss best practice and product recommendations to help you reduce ill health in this area.  The focus for week 1 is Eyes, please click here to read the full article.http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_did_you_know_that_one_of_the_most_effective_methods_of_increasing_your_employees’_efficiency_is_to_improve_their_working_environment!_148.aspxNot only do the new trends of flexible informal break out areas, organic shaped desking and eye catching reception seating make that all important first impression, but this type of contemporary workspace can improve output, increase staff retention but also improve customer loyalty! Take a look at our full range of furniture not forgetting back-office, mailrooms and educational furniture.http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_make_sure_you_are_compliant_with_british_standards_relating_to_seating_at_work_131.aspxCheck out our article on seating legislation and British standards in particular a summary book ‘Seating at Work’ produced by the HSE, this gives you with a great summary of things you need to check to ensure that you are compliant.http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_paperless_office_well_not_yet_anyway!_129.aspxThere is still plenty of scope for office furniture that offers great storage solutions.Storage is still a major issue for most companies, whether it’s for accounts paperwork, stationery items or IT supplies there is always something that needs storing safely. Managing your business’s storage requirements takes a lot of planning and of course the right office furniture. Check out our articles on: Seven successful storage tips and Organising your filing cabinets and don’t forget to take a good look around our website for lots more ideas on setting up your workspace.   http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_even_more_secure_site_to_buy_office_furniture_and_office_seating_products_117.aspxSymantec have just audited our web site and certified <website> as safe and secure with their Norton SafeWeb certificate.  Click the link to read more about our Internet Security.http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_500_new_products_added_to_the_site__nobo_boards_and_sonix_office_furniture_105.aspxWe're giving you even more choice for your great value office furniture by adding 532 new products to our website. The new products are ranges of display boards from Nobo and the stylish Sonix range of furniture.   With savings from normal retail prices of upto £800, and 48% it's great news for everyone looking for office products and office furniture. The best deals are on   - Nobo Elipse Drywipe Magnetic Board which comes with the Fixing Kit, Pen and Tray.  It's just £69.99 (saving you from 45% from retail price which is £56!) The board is a great size for most offices at 1200mm wide and 900mm high.  Click here to see the product   - Sonix Matrix Rectangular Desk which is a modern and stylish desk with a Beech worksurface and silver legs - so they'll look great in ANY office.  The 1,800mm wide and 800mm deep work surface gives you plenty of work area and means you can fit plenty of these into the available office space.  These desks are just £259 which saves you £86 on retail!  Click here for more information.   If you're interested in buying office furniture in bulk then please contact us so we can tailor a quote to your individual needs. http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_payment_options_now_include_purchasing_and_procurement_cards_for_police_government_and_healthcare_97.aspxWe have now increased the number of payment options available at checkout to include purchasing and procurement cards in addition to all debit cards and credit cards including American Express (Amex). Specifically the payment options have been extended to include : Police Purchasing Cards Police Procurement Cards Government Purchasing Cards Government Procurement Cards Civil Service Purchasing Cards Civil Service Procurement Cards Healthcare Purchasing Cards Healthcare Procurement Cards If there are queries on any payment option please contact us on 0113 391 1107.http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_slimming_down_71.aspxIn the modern day office environment … things appear to be changing, we all seem to be slimming down!   Research suggests that as financial pressures hit businesses, one consideration for reigning back the money is to down-size.  In some extreme cases businesses will move to smaller (and cheaper) premises, but what furniture suppliers have started noticing is that instead of changing premises, businesses are buying smaller versions of office furniture in order to accommodate more bodies within existing space.     When you consider the slimming down of office machines – for example flat screen monitors – it’s not quite a barbaric option as first seems.  In fact whole ranges of office furniture are tailoring their offering to the modern, largely paper-free office.   This means skinnier desks as we nolonger need the depth to accommodate large monitors, streamlined filing options as we move towards consuming less paper in the office and finally slimmer under desk storage to accommodate the smaller desk.http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_office_furniture_–_more_important_than_you_think!_66.aspxWorking in an office it can be easy to take the office furniture around you for granted yet it plays a vital role in the businesses smooth running.Below are top ten reasons that office furniture can make a big difference.Health – If you buy ergonomic furniture it will ensure that staff are comfortable and have good posture. This will help reduce the risks of injuries and illness such as RSI.Productivity – A happy, comfortable workforce is a more productive workforce. Office furniture can play an important role is this and is a great way of motivating you staff and improving revenue.Environmentally Friendly – Most modern office furniture is now made in a more environmentally friend fashion, with much of it created from renewable resources.  Space Saving – Clunky old fashioned furniture and storage eats up space and creates a poor layout. If you are considering moving from your premises due to space it may just be that you simply need to change the layout and invest in more space saving furniture.Image – Image is everything as they say and your office furniture instantly tells visitors what they can expect from your company. The right office furniture can influence all who visit your business. Morale – The morale of your staff will be improved if they have a pleasant environment and the resources they need.Storage – Even in today’s digital age we still store paper files, booklets, brochures and records. Keep your office tidy and organised with the appropriate filing and storage.Visitors – The first impression is made in your visitor reception. Do you have enough space, chairs and tables? Does your reception furniture give the right impression?Technology – As technology moves on so does the furniture requirements of most offices. Do you have the correct furniture for today’s modern business machines? Making do with old inadequate furniture not fit for purpose could potentially cause a hazard.Recycle – Be green and recycle your old office furniture. Many start ups need cheap office furniture and would be glad of your old stuff. If you can’t give it away be sure to dispose of it in a way that allows the furniture to be properly recycled.http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_relax_take_the_strain_out_of_christmas_shopping_55.aspxWith online sales increasing more each year, the Christmas rush for presents seems to be being left until ever later each season. It seems people will try to do as much as possible online and then when they find out they can't get the last gift for that really difficult relative, they end up at the shops on Christmas Eve. But why do we struggle each year to buy things? Don't we have enough inspiration all around us? Well, I'm sure we do but it seems that Christmas isn't a time for giving useful gifts anymore, it's for seeking out and purchasing the most tat that will not last five minutes in the hands of a two year old or clumsy grandparent. There is another way though, you could buy something useful that will actually be needed - how about some office furniture? OK, it's not the first thing you think of, but I remember when I first started out in my little office with absolutely no furniture and I had to sit on the floor with my PC keyboard on my lap. It wasn't comfortable and worse, customers thought I was destitute! So many people are starting new businesses at the moment that the gift of an office chair could just be what they need to get them going. Even better - why not club together if you have a large family and buy a whole office set up? Office desks are essential for both safety and sanity - and a desk and a chair is probably all you need to start your relative's hyper-super-mega-corporation on the way to riches! http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_ergonomics_and_the_office_47.aspxErgonomic design might now be part of life dictating things like the sleek lines of and i-phone or your car dashboard but they are at their most important in the office. Office products especially furniture is now much more likely to be sold on its ergonomic properties than anything else. Many of us will choose ergonomic products whether this is something as simple as our keyboard and mouse to our office desk or entire choice of office furniture. Workplace ergonomics originally came from the industrial sector but today is more commonly associated with the office, mainly due to increase in awareness in repetitive strain injury or RSI. RSI covers a range of problems to do with bones and muscles all created by repetitive work movements and actions. Basically any injury where there has been no trauma just a repetitive motion. In ordinary life you would obviously combat this by reducing or stopping doing what is causing you the injury, however when that injury is just doing your job it becomes more difficult. The best way to prevent injury in the office from RSI is to keep adjusting. This can be done by simply changing your position or weight balance from time to time and also by investing in ergonomic office furniture. Of course none of us want to be nannied, such as the civil servants who were forced to undergo lean training and how to lay out there desks in a specific way, meaning that they even had marker tape to show where on their desk their pen should be placed!http://www.theofficefurnituresupermarket.com/blogs/blog_furniture_doesnt_need_to_be_boring_41.aspxDesks have come a long way since the days of a bit of plank held up by four legs. You can now have something that is both stylish and effective and you don't need to break the bank. The thing to keep in mind is that very cheap office furniture is often not worth the hassle. I've been in offices and watched operators typing away at the keyboard and seen the desks underneath wobbling like crazy. This is both demoralising and potentially harmful. A good desk should be solid and shouldn't have any 'give' in it, especially given the amount of gadgets we tend to have lying around these days. Watching the monitor jump up and down every time the phone rings won't exactly give your staff much confidence. However, you don't have to spend a fortune. Some extremely good quality desks can be snapped up if you shop around. For example, for the office looking for a little bit of style as well as practicality, check out our executive desks.  These show that you don't need to sacrifice style for quality, they go hand in hand. Even if you're after standard operator seating, you'll find a huge range available on the site.