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Organix Brands Ltd

Jim Smith|15/10/2020

Client: Organix Brands Ltd. , Bournemouth, Dorset 

Project: Replacement of 52 bench workstations with Sit-Stand desks including full width desktop screens. Project completion in co-operation with the client’s IT engineers.  

Timelines: 3 days for delivery and installation 

Overview

Organix had been considering upgrading the office bench desking system to Sit-Stand desks for some months. At the time, two Sit-Stand desks had already been installed for staff to use on a casual basis.  

Following Guy Osmond’s talk ‘Stand More or Sit Less? The Great Sit-Stand Debate’ at The Big Green Event in Southampton in October 2017, Organix felt that the “project really came to life”. It became apparent that replacing all the desks was the way forward in order for all staff to benefit from sitting less and moving more. This was also in line with Organix’ in-house initiative entitled ‘Wake up to Wellbeing’. 

Project criteria included:- 

  • Specific finish for desk frames 

  • Acoustic screen colours and fabric 

  • Sustainable processing of existing desks 

  • Restricted site access management 

  • Power supply with the opportunity to install power saving devices 

  • Minimal disruption to staff 

Desks were delivered and installed over a 3-day weekend, with all staff working from home on the Friday. Two installation teams worked successfully side by side with one team dismantling, the other team building the new desks. An interim home was found for the 50 dismantled desks before being upcycled by a new owner.  

Working in collaboration with the IT engineers the new desks were put into place quickly and efficiently. Full, comprehensive instructions were provided to staff returning at the start of the week. 

Organix confirmed that “the project delivery was a great success being on time, on budget with minimal disruption and great delight to Organix!” 

Ergonomics Live: How a Floor Walk Delivered Immediate Impact

The Challenge

A technical team operates in a highly controlled indoor environment, undertaking a combination of intensive screen work and physical tasks involving delicate materials.

Despite having adjustable desks, ergonomic seating, regular DSE assessments and manual handling training, management wanted an independent review to ensure that workstation setups and working habits had not drifted over time.

Our Approach

Osmond Ergonomics & Wellbeing delivered a half-day Ergonomics in Practice Floor Walk, combining:

  • A practical workshop on posture, fatigue and workstation setup
  • One-to-one workstation reviews carried out in the live working environment

Advice was tailored to the team’s specialist equipment, space limitations and physical demands.

The Impact

Out of 14 staff, approximately 50% of workstations were adjusted on the day.

These small but critical changes, including chair height, screen position, and input device placement, immediately reduced strain and improved comfort. The session also refreshed awareness of good working habits, helping prevent the slow return of poor posture that leads to musculoskeletal issues.

Client Feedback

“The session was perfectly pitched for the team. The preparation beforehand made it highly relevant, which is why the team were so engaged.”

Why This Matters

Even in well-managed workplaces, ergonomic drift is common. A simple floor walk delivers quick, measurable improvements that protect wellbeing, reduce injury risk, and boost productivity.

As many services move towards virtual delivery for speed and convenience, this case also highlights the enduring value of being physically present in the working environment. Observing people at work and providing live, individualised feedback allows for nuanced, practical adjustments that simply cannot be replicated remotely.

That’s what makes our floor walking service so valuable and impactful for both individuals and organisations.