Weber Knapp Blog

Sore wrists. A stiff neck. A tired back.

Spend any amount of time working at a computer with a poorly positioned keyboard, and you’ll likely walk away feeling discomfort. What seems like a small detail – where and how a keyboard sits – can have a huge impact on long-term health and productivity for your employees.

Universities and learning institutions are dynamic environments where knowledge is shared, discoveries are made, and the next generation of healthcare professionals is shaped. 

While hospitality design trends come and go (and then tend to come back again), the latest wave of hotel interior design seems to be leaning more traditional and toward creating a warm, welcoming ambiance. 

Furnishing your office is a big decision. There are a lot of factors to consider, like your team's comfort and health, an appealing aesthetic, cost, and durability. 

Hospitals and clinics run on people, the nurses, techs, and doctors who keep everything moving. But that constant movement comes at a cost. Long hours, short breaks, and heavy workloads can wear anyone down, which is why ergonomics in healthcare has never been more important.

When workspaces are designed around the people using them, every shift feels a little safer, smoother, and more sustainable.

The way people work is changing, so the modern office (or home office!) should change to accommodate employee habits. 

If you’re considering new office furniture, it's essential to think about what your office needs. Do you need durable pieces that will last for years? Do you want to prioritize comfort and ergonomics?

Today “motion control” implies automation, robotics, and electronics. But you’d be amazed at what you can achieve when you combine old-fashioned mechanical engineering with a creativity-minded manufacturer.

The Great Resignation has forever changed the workplace. It doesn’t matter if you’re hiring for an office environment, a healthcare setting, or a manufacturing floor, many employers are facing labor shortages. In fact, more than 40 percent of the workforce is weighing employment options. 

Keeping employees happy and healthy may be more important than ever.

Is standing at work healthier than sitting? Yes, but even employees with a sit-stand desk don’t want to be on their feet all day.