The Washington Post Shares More Reasons Why You Need A Standing Desk
Want to know why standing desks are awesome? Check out Shannon Wurthman's quote from a recent Washington Post article about the dangers of sitting: "If your butt's not in your seat you're probably not doing your job." If you're like most of us here at UpDesk you do 95% of your work...
Top 100 Accounting Firm Touts Benefits Of Standing Desks
Accounting Today recently gave UpDesk standing desks a shoutout in an article on an accounting firm that encourages the use of standing computer desks in their office. Montgomery Coscia Greilich LLP is a Top-100 firm in Plano Texas. But the company's enthusiasm for standing isn't limited to office furniture. Co-managing partner Tom...
What Kind Of UpDesk Standing Desk Is Right For You?
Have you ever browsed all the standing desks on the UpDesk website? If so you've probably noticed a couple different things. First of all there's a high-tech graphic of a standing desk on the front page and you can click its control panel to move it up or down. Second you...
How To Get The Most Out Of Your UpDesk Standing Desk
When you invest in an UpDesk standing desk you're investing in more than a premium piece of office furniture. You're investing in better productivity and better health. That's why you want to make sure you get the most out of your standing desk investment. Here are a few suggestions from...
Is My Standing Desk Improving My Energy And Productivity At Work?
This is the fifth column in the lauded "Dear Kamron" series in which Kamron discusses standing desks office politics and other work-related issues. This week Kamron takes questions from folks who have experienced mysterious increases in their productivity and energy levels at work. As always names and details are completely...
How To Know If The Health Benefits Of A Standing Desk Are Right For You
So you're in the market for a new computer desk and you've seen all sorts of articles and blogs about the health benefits of a standing desk. But you're not sure if a standing office desk is right for you. After all they're a little more expensive than a traditional...
New York City TV News Discusses Danger Of Sitting Features UpDesk
You probably heard it here first: Sitting can kill you. But it turns out that we're not the only ones extolling standing desks and their health benefits. Our new friends at WPIX a major New York TV news station recently featured the UpDesk PowerUp in a news report about the dangers of sitting too...
Standing Desks 1970's Detective Movies And Workplace Weight Gain
With this blog I'm going to connect the dots between standing desks 1970s detective movies and weight gain at work. Sounds like some pretty difficult writing but when I'm standing at mySquaredUp standing desk I'm up for any challenge. I'm currently standing at my desk and watching Dirty Harry while pretending...
The Ultimate Playlist For Your UpDesk Standing Desk
If you're lucky enough to use a standing desk - especially an UpDesk standing desk - you've probably already noticed a big increase in your energy and productivity levels at work. That's the vibe that we've put into our ultimate office desk playlist. It's a great mixture of tunes that...
A Fictional Safety Expert Explains Real Benefits Of Smart Step Mats
Today we've chosen to feature excerpts from our interview with Duane O'Flaherty. Duane is an expert on office safety and an advocate of the proper use of office supplies and office furniture. He's been in the occupational health and safety industry for decades and he's seen a lot of accidents....