There are many reasons to move jobs. Maybe you’re looking for greater compensation, maybe you’re not happy with your current commute. If you feel that something is ‘off’ and want to start a fresh role, there’s probably a reason for it. In this article we will discuss why you might be considering a career move, and how your health and wellness can improve with the right professional changes.
Sensing Something Is Wrong
You might sense something is wrong at work but can’t put your finger on it. Perhaps you:
- Dread going to work every day
- Can’t seem to engage with your workloads anymore
- Argue with colleagues
- Procrastinate more than you ever have done before
- Take sick days when you’re not sick
- Find yourself easily distracted
- Cry or become emotional about work issues
- Feel uncared for, or that your health doesn’t matter
The final point on this list is particularly important, because an employer that doesn’t care about your health is going to have a significant negative impact on your overall life, including both mental and physical wellness. Here are some more specific signs that your employer isn’t catering to your health needs.
1. Your Office Situation Isn’t Suitable
Whilst many offices are now paying close attention to health, wellbeing and the impact this has on their employees and their productivity, some bosses aren’t interested. You can quickly tell if your office isn’t set up to care for employees if none of the furniture is ergonomically designed. This means no standing desks, no comfortable chairs and nothing in the way of monitor stands. If you don’t feel comfortable at your desk, you aren’t going to be productive. Employers should know this, yet they tend to ignore it far too often. If you sense your office isn’t ergonomically designed, the first thing you should do is speak to your employer and ask them for a DSE. This is an assessment that helps to understand which furniture you need to work comfortably and safely. If your request is not taken seriously, it could be time to consider new employment or making a complaint.
2. You Don’t Have the Option to Work Remotely
For many, working remotely is non-negotiable these days. Within your job, if you don’t have the option to work remotely, it may be time to move on. Plus, working from a home office means you can easily get one of those awesome standing desks like the DynamikDesk standing desk. Fully adjustable with dual-motor technology, this desk ensures you feel comfortable at any height. Not only that but with customisable memory, you can set this desk to choose any one of 3 programmable heights with ease.
3. Your Boss Doesn’t Care About You
Within a working office, you would expect that your boss would care for their employees. As we all know, this often isn’t the case and we end up working alongside any number of colleagues we’d sooner never see again. We already mentioned the telltale sign of a poor boss supplying you with poor equipment, but only an amazing boss would supply their employees with something as exciting as the Cycle Desk Bike V9 Pro. It’s a desk, chair and exercise equipment all in one. Plus it’s ergonomically designed, need we say more?
4. Your Office is a Mess
Messy offices fast lead to messy minds. Messy minds are unproductive and many of them don’t make for a great business. A great boss would ensure that you have an Under Desk Drawer to tidy up all those various papers, sticky notes and printed documents that would otherwise be covering your desk. In addition to looking sleek, the Under Desk Drawer provides ample storage space without taking up your space. It’s easy to set up and easy to secure with a lock and two keys. One for you and one for the great boss who approved this purchase.
5. Your Chair is Terrible
Whilst we may have already mentioned chairs above, we really can’t understate the importance of a great chair. We can’t truly be productive unless we feel comfortable and we can’t feel comfortable without a great chair. So if your boss refuses to upgrade your seat, it’s time to stand up and move on. Chairs like the FlexiSpot Ergonomic Chair are as comfortable as they look, if not more so. And they look especially comfy to begin with. With its ergonomic design and fully adjustable ergonomic lumbar support, this chair is a dream to sit in.
Ready to Move Jobs Now?
Whether it’s time to take your services elsewhere or you’re happy staying put, make sure you have the right office furniture and equipment by browsing our range today. If you need to chat with someone about finding the perfect fit for your workspace, get in touch with us.