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Cold at work? There’s a reason for that. New studies show that most offices are devised to accommodate men, who often prefer colder temperatures at work. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution to this office conundrum—heated office chairs.

 

Heated office chairs from our NBF Signature Series Comfortemp collection are designed to keep you warm and help with minor aches and pains. These seating options use Gentherm technology to heat your office chair the same way heated car seats do. With personalized thermal control, you can heat the seat and back for all-over warmth or the back only for relief in the lumbar area. Low and high heat settings allow you to customize the Gentherm heating element, meaning you’ll be able to stay warm at work easily.

 

Not only do these chairs help keep you warm and comfortable throughout your work day, but they’re also safe for use in the office. Operation is cordless via a rechargeable battery pack, so there are no dangling cords left to be tripped over. Plus, an integrated occupancy sensor automatically turns off the heating element for safety and to preserve battery life.

 

Still have questions? Call our furniture experts at (800) 558-1010 or read more about the Comfortemp heated office chairs on our blog.

 

Find out more ways to warm up at work in this NBF 30 second office tip!

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How to Set Up a Lunchroom

Most offices have lunchrooms, but they aren’t normally at the top of the priority list when designing a new office space. However, a well-designed breakroom can make a big difference in the day-to-day work lives of your employees. Functional, good-looking lunchrooms can increase how often employees utilize the space, decreasing their desire to go out for lunch and enabling them to make healthier, less expensive eating choices.

Tables

One of the first things you’ll want to decide when designing your breakroom is what type of tables you need since tables can take up quite a bit of space in the room. Standard height cafeteria tables with attached or separate chairs are great options for large, open spaces. If you have a smaller room, you may consider smaller café tables that take up less physical and visual space. Lunchroom tables come in a huge assortment of styles and sizes, so you should have no problem finding the one that’s right for you.

Chairs

If you do not select a table with built-in seating, you’ll need chairs to go with your tables. Choose a collection with matching tables and chairs, or go with something totally different. If you select café tables, make sure you get stools of the correct height to ensure your employees are comfortable while seated. Choose from folding, stacking, mobile, and nesting chairs that are easy to move around and store when needed. Remember, armless chairs will make it much easier for users to get up close to the table to eat. 

Magazine Racks

Offering magazines to employees in your breakroom is a great way to keep them happy on their lunch breaks, especially for those who may have forgotten to bring their own reading material. Choose either a wall-mounted or freestanding magazine holder, and keep it well-stocked with the latest issues of the magazines your company subscribes to.

Message Boards

Message boards are a great addition to any lunchroom because they help get company messages across to employees much quicker when placed in a room that employees frequent. Because your employees will be utilizing your beautiful new lunchroom regularly, they’re sure to walk by your message board often, provided you place it in an easy-to-see spot.

Waste Receptacles

Although they aren’t the most glamorous items you’ll buy for your lunchroom, waste receptacles are essential. Before making a purchase, decide where your trash cans will be placed in your lunchroom and measure the space. You’ll also want to determine how many garbage and recycling bins will be needed right away since you can usually get a discount when ordering multiple receptacles at the same time.

Refrigerators

Don’t forget the refrigerator! The size of your company and the size of your lunchroom will determine how large or small of a refrigerator you’ll be able to get and how many you’ll need. Whether you need a large fridge/freezer combo or would rather equip your space with multiple small refrigerators, you have plenty of options.

How Often Should I Tighten My Chair Screws?

Just like your car requires regular oil changes to keep it working its best, your office chair needs to have its screws tightened regularly to keep it in tip-top condition and safe to use. But how often? The simple answer is once every 6 months. Because this small but important bit of maintenance can be tough to remember, we’ve put together a guide to help you stay on top of it so that you can get the most out of your office chair.

Keep a Wrench Handy

Your office chair likely came with an Allen wrench that you used to attach the base to the rest of the chair when you first received it. Do not throw this tool away! Instead, tape it to the bottom of your chair. This way, you will know exactly where the wrench is when it’s time to tighten your screws. If your chair was delivered pre-assembled or you inherited a chair from another coworker who did not save the wrench, then a basic Phillips head screwdriver will work for most chairs.

Tighten Your Chair Screws Soon After Assembly 

After your chair has been assembled, use it for about a week. Then go back and tighten the screws again. Many chairs will settle during this time, so giving a follow-up check will ensure everything is as sturdy and safe as possible.

Turn Your Screws When You Turn Your Clocks

Remembering when to tighten your screws can be tough since it isn't exactly the first thing on our minds. An easy way to remember this maintenance is to coordinate your chair screw tightening with daylight saving time. Whenever it’s time to spring your clocks forward or fall back, take a minute to tighten your office chair screws using the wrench underneath the seat.

Tighten Big and Tall Chairs More Often

Because big and tall chairs experience more strain than the average task chair, you should tighten them every 3 months to ensure maximum stability. Give your big and tall chair screws a turn once per quarter to keep them in the best condition possible.

Keep Your Guests Safe and Comfortable

It’s important to tighten the screws on the chairs and tables in your waiting room every 6 months. Not only should this be done for your guests’ safety, but it will also present your business in a more professional light since visitors may frown upon wobbly furniture.

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Nicole Groshek

Nicole Groshek is the social media and content coordinator for National Business Furniture. She helps employees discover the true joy in loving what they do, from working in an inspiring office to having a little fun on the job.