New research from the On Your Feet Britain campaign has revealed that office workers in the UK are risking their health by spending too much time sitting at their desks.\u00a0A survey of 2,000 workers found that 45% of men and 37% women spend less than 30 minutes a day on their feet at work \u2013 potentially contributing to a risk of cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and poor mental health.<\/p>\n
Paul Statham, CEO and MD of workspace utilisation leader Condeco Software, believes companies should break down traditional rigid office structures to make it easier for their staff to be active.<\/p>\n
\u201cModern workers spend most of their day chained to their desk, and the structure of their workflow doesn\u2019t often allow them to get around while still being productive. They should be able to get up and move around their building freely during the day, for example moving to go and work alongside colleagues instead of just emailing back and forth from their desks.<\/p>\n
\u201cBetter access to collaborative and breakout spaces will help to encourage movement around the workplace, as well promoting a flexible and open work environment.\u00a0 Technology might be the main cause of today\u2019s sedentary working style, but it can also help to counter it. Workplace sensor technology for example can help business leaders to understand how various areas of their buildings are being used and help them to design an environment that promotes movement and flexibility.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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