We all want to make our working life easier, well at least I know I do!

Every business has office work that has to be done and for many of us it means spending a lot of time in that office. Yet we often pay less attention to our office environment than our homes, even though some of us spend more time in the office than at home.

Too often I notice in workplaces that thought is not being put into the simple ergonomic details like a decent chair, good lighting without glare, sufficient desk space and plenty of storage space. Now be honest with yourself, no one can see what you are thinking as you read this, but look about your office and see if you can honestly tell yourself that those basic factors are all fantastic in your environment.

The little things that can be done to make a comfortable and safe environment don’t always have to cost a huge amount, though it can’t be stated more truly that whatever you pay for the right office chair is money well spent.

There is an interesting and simple feng shui principle behind having plants in the office space. Some types are better than others for clearing the air, providing a break to the harsh lines of office equipment and encouraging creative energy.

These small principles have been shown to improve working conditions and increase energy flow for staff, which leads to a more positive office atmosphere. It is a fact that we work best when we are feeling good.

We can have all the latest technology and software we like in our office to assist in making our work productive, but if we ignore the environment we are working in we won’t ever get the most out of that technology.