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Workdays per year
 
days
Number of computer-based employees
 
employees
Average hours daily at computer per employee
 
hours
Average annual compensation per employee
$
Productivity increase *
 
%
Cost of ergonomic equipment per workstation †
$
Payback
Individual employee productivity gain in days
 
days
Company productivity gain in days (all employees)
 
days
Company productivity gain in currency
$
Total cost of ergonomic equipment
$
Total net gain in currency
$
Payback time for ergonomic investment
 
days
* A Washington State analysis of case studies related to office ergonomics showed the median productivity increase following an ergonomic intervention was 12%. Other studies suggest that employees who are provided with well-designed ergonomic furniture and are trained to use it see an average 18% increase in productivity.
† Assumptions for ergonomic equipment investment: Chair = $450; adjustable mount for display(s) = $150; adjustable keyboard/mouse tray = $200. These products can be considered essential components for an ergonomic seated workstation, but more options are available and other factors may apply. Costs may vary depending on your adjustment requirements, employees’ personal physical needs, and computer equipment that is deployed.