Payback Calculator

Ergonomic Workspace ROI

A well-designed sit-stand desk, monitor arm and other workspace enhancements are not just ergonomic investments, they’re economic investments too. Studies show productivity increases with an improved workspace configuration.

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Your Scenario	Enter Info
Workdays per year	days
Number of computer-based employees	employees
Average hours worked per employee	hours
Average annual compensation per employee	$
Average equipment cost: WorkFit, arm(s), other devices	$
If using a single display, uncheck box	Two Displays
Productivity Increases	Enter Gain
Ergonomic Design *	%
Sit-Stand Adjustment †	%
Multi-Monitor Viewing ‡	%

Annual Payback	Your Results
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 per year	$
Payback time for ergonomic investment	days

References

* A Washington State analysis of office ergonomics case studies showed the median productivity increase was 12% following an ergonomic intervention. Other studies found employees to be 18% more productive when provided with ergonomic furniture that they are trained to use.

† According to a Texas A&M study, call-center workers with stand-capable desks sat about 1.5 hours less per shift, resulting in measurable productivity gains that averaged 45% compared to their seated counterparts. Outcomes may vary widely depending on task and environment.

‡ Using multiple monitors eliminates toggling between documents, decreasing the time it takes to complete tasks. Studies show an average productivity increase of 20% to 30% when using two displays. Depending on situation, increases range between 5% and 100%.

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