Welcome to the EFG active generation

welcome to the active generation

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The way we work and the way we interact with each other is evolving. The design of office interiors is a key enabler for this progression. Activity Based Working has become increasingly adopted by forward thinking organisations who recognise the benefits of flexibility and collaboration. Driving greater productivity, reducing capital costs, as well as attracting and retaining the greatest talent.

The leading catalyst to this trend is the recognition that reputable employers value and are investing in the Wellbeing of their people – promoting and encouraging activity within the workplace.

The benefit to your business and your people, of promoting activity is undeniable – the sit-stand desk provides an everyday solution to help deliver these goals.

The sit-stand desk is not a new concept across Europe. In Scandinavia over 90% of workstations are now sit-stand. By contrast, less than 1% of workstations in the UK have sit-stand capability – this is changing, as more and more organisations invest in their people.

EFG Active, The Next Generation Sit-Stand Workstation “Workplaces can be intentionally designed

to nurture and drive improved business performance”.


How Investing In The Workplace Can Make A Tangible Difference

Introducing Sit-Stand workstations can drive quantifiable results towards improved business performance.

Multiple studies have indicated that providing working environments that stimulate engagement and innovation, results in the reduction of absenteeism, which costs UK businesses an estimated £8.4bn per annum.

An estimated seven in eight employees are uncommitted to their jobs, costing UK businesses an estimated £15.1bn a year.

By introducing a Wellbeing culture into the workplace, we have a huge opportunity to deliver tangible benefits to our businesses.

Implementation of innovative workplace design and wellbeing schemes, such as active working, can immediately increase productivity levels by up to 40%.

Incorporating EFG Active into your workplace offers a truly cost effective solution to your business. Improvements in employee engagement, employee absence and employee retention are just some of the benefits that the experience of sit-stand can provide.

63% are not

comfortable

86% sit all day at work

33 MILLIONLOST WORKDAYS

BACK PAIN

No.1

AVERAGE PRODUCTIVITY

EXTRA PRODUCTIVITY

+40%*credit to Active Working Summit 2014 for facts and figures used throughout this brooklet.


HEALTHIER

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BETTER

METABOLISM

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The Benefits Of An Active Workplace

Sitting doesn’t just affect you in the longterm. The

moment you sit down, your body starts to feel the pain

Electrical activity in the leg muscles shut down

Calorie burning drops to1kcal per minute

Enzymes that help to break down fat drop by 90%

Good cholesterol levels drop by 20%

Blood sugar levels fluctuate more vigorously

Expanding scientific evidence links active working environments to increased employee health.


“The greatest amount of risk reduction occurs when changing from a sedentary

state to light activity”.

The Importance Of Posture

Sitting correctly is as important to an active workplace as standing based tasks. Having the option to customise desk and seat heights to suit the individual, means that one desk really can suit all.

Easily store your height preferences from sit to stand with the iDesk feature. Accept the option to recieve reminders at the ideal times to change positions. Making the leap to an activity based office has never been so simple.


Introducing sit-stand workstations, provides you with the opportunity to work at the right height for your individual needs - we are all different shapes and sizes. The EFG Active allows you set your sitting and standing positions to 1mm height precision.

The transition from a traditional sedentary desk to an active workstation is surprisingly seamless. You don’t need to stand all-day to reap the benefits of an active lifestyle.

At EFG we encourage you to introduce a palette of postures into your daily routine. Research suggests that introducing short and frequent light activity, such as standing, is the best way to intoduce positive benefits to your health.

It is recommended that you introduce less sedentary behaviour in phases, beginning with 2 hours of light activity per day and building it up to 4 when you feel most comfortable.

How Easy Is It?“Standing up for three hours a day is as good for you as running ten marathons a

year” - Dr Mike Loosemore


• Super stable, slim design without crossbeams

• Adjustable height and frame size to meet your varying needs

From 680mm to 1180mm or 640mm to 1290mm

• Height adjustability with 1mm precision

• Glide Technology to prevent scratches in the paint

• Our silent drive makes it the quietest system in the market

• Discrete technology, concealed in the leg construction

• Energy efficient, with low power stand-by

• High quality legs and frames in steel and aluminium

• High quality tops available in MFC, HPL or Veneer

• Anticollision technology available

Quality You Can Trust

EFG has been developing sustainable, stylish sit-stand solutions for over two decades. Our next generation sit-stand, the EFG Active, brings together quiet technology, sleek design and functionality, focussed on the future of the active office.


Intelligent systems and the integration of technology within the workplace is changing the way we work for the better.

As technology continually evolves, so should our businesses. The idea of dedicated workstations is becoming significantly outdated.

EFG Active Workstations are designed to embrace agile work environments, enabling people to share workstations and adjust the height of the desks to meet their individual needs. Our discrete intelligent i-desk module future proofs your workplace for the next generation of employees, just as much as the current.

Intuitive Technology Be In Complete Control Of Your Health

The i-desk module, brings huge benefits to the organisation and the individual:

• Integrate a company-wide booking system to both identify places to work and find colleagues whereabouts • Gain data rich analysis on workstation and meeting space utilisation to help manage your estate for the future• Monitor uptake of standing at your workplace• Enable colleagues to take control of their working style, monitor their daily activities and receives prompts on their smart phones or tablets, reminding them when to be more active


Accessories That Complete Your Workplace

Handling noise levels in an open office is absolutely vital for peace of mind at work. The sound absorbing EFG Tab desk screen allows you to create a workstation that meets your individual needs for focus and privacy. To guide you through the EFG Add assortment, we’ve created three sub categories of accessories, all with an efficient and structured workplace in mind.

WELCOMING features all of the accessories necessary to get your workstation up and running.

SHARING is a set of accessories that facilitate the use of common office areas where people gather to share thoughts and know-how.

ORGANISING contains the basic accessories you need to get your workstation organised.

When people and products connect a workplace comes to life


STANDARD FINISH DESK FRAMES

When you choose EFG Active for your office, we offer a range of standard colours, materials and surfaces for you to experiment with. A perfect opportunity to create a really unique workplace environment. We can provide bespoke options including contrasting edges.

METAL ∙ Z4 WHITEMETAL ∙ 26 DARK GREY METALLIC STRUCTURE

METAL ∙ 24 BLACK METAL ∙ 62 SILVER

METAL ∙ 90 CHROME

MFC ∙ MB NATURAL BIRCH MFC ∙ ME NATURAL OAK

MFC ∙ M6 BRIGHT GREY

MFC ∙ MR NATURAL BEECH

MFC ∙ MV WHITE

MFC ∙ M8 DARK GREY

WOOD ∙ R1 NATURAL BEECHWOOD ∙ B1 NATURAL BIRCH

Material Options“The future office calls for much more diverse surroundings to engage and retain a talented

workforce.”

STANDARD FINISH TABLE TOPS


www.efgoffice.co.uk

EFG European Furniture Group Ltd

101 Dalton Avenue

Birchwood Business Park

Warrington

WA3 6YF

Tel: 0845 608 4100

E-mail: [email protected]

E-mail: [email protected]


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Welcome to the EFG active generation