REDMOND, Wash. — Aug. 13, 2013 — Microsoft’s own PC Accessories group recently conducted a survey in 10 markets around the world to determine common modern computing habits of workers and the implications of those habits, with a particular focus on the health, comfort and productivity impact on workers. A significant majority of the computing workforce is uncomfortable on at least a daily basis, with current desk setups and office accessories partly to blame. Comfort at the office is a top priority for workers, especially because they know it will make them better at their jobs and happier in their personal lives. But unfortunately, ergonomic accessories are absent from many workplaces and employees aren’t taking action to address their pain.
We spend a lot of time on our computersU.S. workers spend six hours a day on their computers for work, and another hour at home for personal use. That’s essentially more time on your computer than you sleep at night!
Not surprisingly, we’re uncomfortable on the jobEighty-five (85) percent of U.S. workers experience discomfort daily. Globally, it’s even higher at 89 percent. The most common complaints were of discomfort in the neck, shoulders, wrists, upper back and hands.
When we’re uncomfortable, we accomplish lessWhen we get uncomfortable, we usually take breaks from our work. But because of discomfort, 38 percent admitted to being unable to focus, and 37 percent felt like they weren’t doing their best work. And more than half say they have difficulty doing their jobs at least once month because of discomfort. Between the longer breaks, lack of focus, and not being able to actually work because of pain, that’s a lot of lost time.
Employees value comfort at work, saying that it’s more important to be comfortable at work than stress-free. More than half would give up their annual company holiday party to be comfortable all the time at work and 40 percent would choose constant comfort over free food at the office!
Though we’re uncomfortable at work, ergonomics get overlookedYet, despite all of our discomfort, poor job performance and time lost, and the desire to be more comfortable, fewer than one in three have an ergonomic keyboard and mouse designed to minimize discomfort and fatigue. This is partly due to the fact that a lot of employees don’t have a choice in what office accessories they use. But…
While three-quarters of employees feel that their company should be responsible for addressing pain and discomfort at work, less than a quarter have requested new accessories to address their long-term discomfort! 
Everyone should feel confident in their abilities to take their long-term comfort into their own hands. Here are some easy tips and tricks for a healthier work set up.
One important tip for healthy computing is keeping your wrists in a straight line with your forearm. Microsoft has released the new Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop, which is a combination of the Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard, Number Pad and Mouse. The keyboard incorporates a split layout designed to help position the wrists and forearms in a natural, relaxed position. The number pad in the Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop is separate from the keyboard – allowing you to move it out of the way if you aren’t using it. This also adds ergonomic benefits – helping reduce the potential for shoulder rotation injuries. The Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse is designed to encourage natural postures. The mouse is taller than most mice to reduce the contact between desktop surface and the underside of your hand, which helps minimize carpal tunnel pressure. Also, the angle of the mouse puts the forearm in a more relaxed position. For more informationTo download Microsoft’s full Healthy Computing survey report, please visit http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/presskits/hardware/materials.aspx.For more information on how you can improve your workplace ergonomics, please visit www.Healthy-Computing.com. For information on Microsoft’s ergonomically designed keyboards and mice, please visit www.microsoft.com/hardware.
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