A little care goes a long way. Find out how to keep your office table in showroom condition for years to come!

1. Regular Cleaning

“… the average desk has 100 times more bacteria than a kitchen table and

400 times more bacteria than the average toilet,” 

– Charles P. Gerba

American microbiologist

Regular cleanups helps to ensure that the workspace is in a hygienic condition. And you will just need a soft cloth, mild soap, and warm water to do the job.

To dust, simply use the soft cloth dry; to remove light stains, use gentle soap on affected area before removing with warm water and a soft cloth.

Note: Avoid using abrasive cleaners that may contain alcohol, bleach or acetone as they might damage the finishing on the tabletop instead.

2. Additional Protection

Accidents happen.

We may knock our drinks over or leave a scratch on the tabletop with the letter opener.  As a precaution, we would suggest using using desk pads and coasters.

Plus you can choose the design that you like to make your workspace feel more like you!

Note: Wipe up any accidental spills or pooling of liquid as soon as you spot them to prevent permanent staining or bubbling of the tabletop. 

To remove any stubborn stains or a white ring, work on it with a soft bristle brush, microfibre cloth, soap, and water. 

Avoid using excessive pressure though! And add in some amount of patience for it to work.

3. Space Organisation

This applies to both space in the office and space on the table.

The position of the table matters because placing the table in direct sunlight will allow the UV rays to cause permanent discolouration, so do take note of that.

As for the tabletop, we suggest investing in proper storage for stationery, especially for sharp ones that can damage the tabletop.

Stashing these items away in the mobile pedestal drawers or in the hanging organisers will help in maintain the condition of the tables.

At Offitek, not only do we desire to provide well-designed and cost-effective office furniture

to create a conducive work environment that encourage work productivity,

but we also love to share our know-hows on office furniture and space planning.

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That was a huge question that many businesses grappled with.

One of the challenges employers face was helping their team who had gotten used to WFH ease back into working from office. Here, we’ll chip in some of the ideas that we think will help your team kick-start their back-to-office routine!

1. Personalise The Space

“Employees who have control over the design and layout of their workspace are not only happier and healthier — 

they’re also up to 32% more productive”

Research from the University of Exeter in the UK 

So your team is coming back to the office after nearly 2 years of working from home.

Chances are their workspace is feeling a little unfamiliar to them now.

Help them feel more at home by encouraging them to personalise their workspace with photos of loved ones, or posters with positive quotes in their cubicle.

These mood boosters will help them get off on a right start!

Featuring: Action Series Desktop Panel Workstation with Hanging Stationery Organisers

2. Re-organise the Work Desk

Save for a small percentage of people who finds inspiration in clutter, messy tabletops probably just put most of us in a bad mood (read: bad start to a day at office).

Re-organising the work desk can be one of the best ways to beat office blues as clearing excess stuff or putting things in their rightful places helps make us feel calmer and more in control.

Invest in some quality accessories for your team so they have a clean and uncluttered space to work in.

3. Add Some Greens

Greens are good not just on your dinner plate, but also in the workspace.

Stressbusting and productivity-boosting, they are also visually pleasing and improves the quality of the air we breathe in!

Encourage your team to add a small pot or two in their cubicle or bring in taller plants that double up as a space divider, they’ll be a nice touch to any space!

Featuring: BA Series L-shaped Director’s Desk with Modesty Panel and Mobile Pedestals

Do you need some help to spruce up your current workspace?

Reach us at 6282 1655 or

sales@offitek.com.sg for a free consultation today!

this could be one of the questions you get asked ever so often: 

What chair is the best for office?

With the many choices now available, decision-making can be a little difficult.

Let’s make decision-making easier with these simple tips!

Ergonomic Design

Wellness in the office is one major consideration in the modern workplace and getting the right office chairs is just one aspect of it.

There are many choices of ergonomic office chairs on the market now but the most basic features an office chair should have are:

Spacious chair seat

Height-adjustable chair seat

Adequate arm support

Adequate lower back support

To read more about workplace ergonomics, check out our 7 STEPS TO A PERFECT SEAT!

Stability

Apart from the maximum weight capacity, you will want to make sure that the chair does not topple over when you lean back in it. How to make sure of that? Let’s perform a ‘lean-back’ test.

Push the back of the chair backwards as far as you can and if the chair remains standing, you’ve got yourself a winner!

Watch the short-clip below to see how:

Durability

Naturally, we want to ensure the chair we purchased is worth our money, therefore we would want to make sure our chair is made of good material. 

We recommend the following for different parts of the chair:

Chair Frame, Chair Base, and Castor Wheels – nylon is a good option because of its hard-wearing properties.

Chair Seat – high-density foam is ideal because it maintains its shape well.

What about the upkeeping?

Office chairs come in a myriad of covering – from leather and PVC, to fabric and plastic, each requiring a different maintenance routine.  Perhaps the questions to answer will be:

1. where will these chairs be placed? 

2. how much human traffic is expected?

3. how much time, effort, and resources will you be willing to invest in the upkeeping.

These questions should help in narrowing down the choices.

Ok… so I can make a decision just based on the above?

Well, if you ask us, not really. Why?

Because videos, images, product descriptions, and even reviews, can only tell you that much! At the end of the day, if you’re going to be purchasing the item for the whole company, it is still wise to head down to the showroom where you and your client can test the chairs for yourselves.

After all, what can beat first-hand experience, agree?

So, Are You Looking For Office Chairs?

Because if you are, you can look for us!

Offitek has more than 40 models of office chairs on display at our Ang Mo Kio showroom, ready for our clients to take a seat and experience for themselves. 

PLUS! Quote COMFY10 when you confirm your purchase in store, you get 10% off total purchase!

So, just pop in our showroom at 5042 Ang Mo Kio Ind Park 2 #01-505 Singapore 569545 from Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 5.30pm.

Or if you prefer, you can make an appointment with us at 62821655 or sales@offitek.com.sg.

Our ONLINE OFFICE CHAIR CATALOGUE is also available 24/7 for your browsing anytime, anywhere!

We look forward to be of service to you soon!

Not quite yet, it seems.

If we mention ‘work cubicle’ and a drab, dreary office pops into your mind, then be ready to change it. Because this piece of underrated office furniture has certainly come a long way, and still have a long way to go!

The work cubicle was birthed in 1967, created by designer Robert Propst. It has been dissed by the likes of George Nelson, comic strips like Dilbert, and TV shows like Office Space. Yet, does the office cubicle, or workstation, as we know it now, really deserve such an appraisal?

“I need my space”

Several studies have shown that workstations do have a positive impact on the work productivity and a general sense of comfort for the office users.

One such study conducted by Ethan S. Bernstein and Stephen Turban have shown that people naturally crave for privacy which workstations provide within the vertical panels erected around the tabletop. This is a space where the user can block distractions whether from a colleague’s phone conversation, or people coming in and going out of the office, to focus on the task at hand.

Besides, most are given the liberty to personalise this space they can call their own in the workplace, increasing their level of comfort in the office, which invariably affects their work performance.

Budget-Friendly Solution

Workstations are also more cost effective compared to constructing wall partitions, because they can be reconfigured to accommodate changes in seating plan, and typically cost less to install. Users are also now spoilt with choices in the design, thickness of panels, and types of panel-covering to achieve the aesthetic value they want, so drab and dreary is definitely not the case anymore!

Long, long way to go

Going forward, with the pandemic showing little sign of going away anytime soon, the vertical walls of the workstation could also be one of the lines of defence for those who need to be back in their offices. So, if you ask us, the workstation still has a long, long way to go!

If your company or client is looking to do up their office space, reach out to us at 6282 1655 or sales@offitek.com.sg, we’ll be most happy to help you with your queries!

1. Durable Work Top

Resistance to scratches and water is what we are watching for here. Melamine work top is a great choice because not only is it shatter, scratch and water resistant, it is also a cost-effective option with wide ranging possibilities in hues and finishes.

2. Strong Table Legs

Cold-rolled steel or epoxy aluminium power coated legs are the recommended material.

Cold-Rolled Steel: A material favoured for its increased strength and attractive surface finish. Having cold-rolled steel table frame and legs will provide sturdiness and durability to high-use furniture.

Epoxy Powder Coated Aluminium Legs: Light, corrosion-resistant, and durable, epoxy powder coated aluminium legs ensure that the desks can withstand the rigours of a workday without losing aesthetics because the material can be modelled into stylish shapes in a variety of colours.

3. Cable-Management System

Messy cables are not only an eye-sore, they are an office hazard! Look out for office tables with smart cable-management systems that will help your client’s office look spick and span!

Quantum Technologies Global Pte Ltd – BA Series Conference Table

Bonus Tip!

In our years of experience installing office furniture, we found that this horizontal beam that runs across the bottom of the table top the key to a stable table, which would otherwise be shaky.

Offitek has been supplying quality office tables to Singapore architectural, interior design, renovation, and construction firms since 2003. We have a wealth of experience when it comes to efficient space planning and resolving onsite issues during installation. If you have an upcoming office project, do call us at 62821655 or email sales@offitek.com.sg and let us value-add to your service!

Special consideration was also given to the bottom shelf so that users do not graze their knees against it when seated.

There was a total 24 sets of tables and the project was delivered within a day.

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SIT-STAND DESK SALE

ERGOLITE Sit-Stand Desk now $728 (UP: $1028)

ERGODESk Sit-Stand Desk from $878 (UP: $1088)

+ Free Delivery & Assembly (worth $80)

+ 5 Years Warranty on Desk Frame and Motor

+ 2 Years Warranty on Height Adjustment Control Panel

| Stable Transition |

| Low Noise Emission |

| Sturdy Table Frame |

| Anti-Collision Feature |*

Call 6282 1655 to get yours now!

*Available only for ERGODESK (click video below to see demo)

Offitek’s Ergo Series Sit-Stand Desks

Offitek is proud to offer our Ergo Series Sit-Stand Desks: ErgoDesk and ErgoLITE at promotional prices!

ErgoDesk (Usual: $1088, Promotional Price: $878)

This is a dual motor design that come with 3 pre-sets for preferred height and sit-stand reminders. Stable and quiet during transitions, the noise produced during height adjustments is less than 50 decibels. It is also endowed with an anti-collision feature, stopping height-adjustments when there is an obstacle in the way. Now, we can all say goodbye to bruised knees, elbows and even heads!

ErgoDesk comes in 3 sizes of 1200mm(w), 1500mm(w) and 1800mm(w). There are 4 colour options of white, grey, dark wood and light wood for table tops, and 3 colour options of white, black and grey for table chassis made from cold-rolled steel.

Click here for ErgoDesk product page.

ErgoLITE (Usual: $1028, Promotional Price: $728)

ErgoLITE is a single motor design that offers an uncomplicated 2-button operation. Stable and quiet during height-adjustments, the noise level recorded is less than 50 decibels.

ErgoLITE also comes in 3 sizes of 1200mm(w), 1500mm(w) and 1800mm(w). There are 4 colour options of white, grey, dark wood and light wood for table tops, and 3 colour options of white, black and grey for table chassis made from cold-rolled steel.

Click here for ErgoLITE product page.

The Sitting Disease

Prolonged sitting has been extensively associated with undesirable side effects – from weight gain to serious metabolic issues. Standing, on the other hand, appears to promote better health and combat negative effects of prolonged sitting. And the good news is, we no longer have to be held hostage by traditional furniture with the gradual popularization of sit-stand desks.

What is a sit-stand desk?

Sit-stand desk, standing desk, adjustable tables. These are words that we are increasingly familiar with.

A sit-stand desk is essentially one that is adjustable in height, according to an individual’s preference. It presents an alternative to the traditional work desk which has a fixed height, commonly between 26 and 30 inches. The sit-stand desk’s near cousin, the standing desk, has a long history that can be traced back all the way to 1400s.

The well-known Leonardo Da Vinci reportedly created some of his masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa at his standing desk. Some other prominent historical figures that used standing desks included founding fathers of United States, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, as well as the famous British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, and well-loved author, Charles Dickens.

Modern Day Dilemma

Fast forward to the working world of today, many are chained to their desk and chairs for hours on end due to work. Apart from the far and few in between toilet and water breaks, movement is very limited. Some even have their meals right there at the work desk. They continue with their work once they are done eating, even further reducing movement. This lack of physical activity has some serious impact on the body:

Prolonged Sitting Causes Weight Gain

Lipase is an enzyme in our bodies that helps to break down fat in our food. Lipase is released and activated when there is physical movement. Therefore, when we sit down for long periods of time, we basically turn off our fat burning engine which in turn contributes to weight gain.

It Gives You Back Ache

Despite seemingly more relaxing, sitting down actually places 300% more pressure on the spinal discs compared to standing up! And if you aren’t sitting in an upright posture (in other words, slouching), our vertebrae’s health can be harmed in as little as 20 minutes!

Prolonged Sitting Increases Risk of Heart Diseases, Diabetes and Stroke

Long hours of sitting is linked to higher risks of cardiovascular issues, diabetes and stroke. One possible explanation for increased risk of getting diabetes according to Harvard Health Publishing is that sitting down relaxes our largest muscles, and that results in the muscles taking up very little glucose from the blood, therefore raising the danger of developing type 2 diabetes.

Sitting for Extended Periods of Time Wipes Out Exercise Efforts

It was common to think that running or clocking in at the gym for that one hour a day would have sufficed. It turns out that if we sat around for the rest of the day, our effort during that hour would have been wiped out! Ouch! Monitoring your heart rate is important.

You Run Risk of Getting Varicose Veins

This is because sitting for long hours causes blood to pool in the legs, which adds pressure to the veins, causing them to swell, bulge or twist. Although they aren’t usually serious, they can be quite unsightly and in some cases painful.

Stand For Health

Standing up is generally thought to be better for health as opposed to sitting down. Practically speaking, it is also one viable alternative posture to adopt to get any decent work done! Let’s see how alternating sitting and standing will help with our body:

Standing Combats Obesity

Standing requires more energy than sitting down, and therefore burns more calories. Puncturing long period of sitting down with 30 to 45 minutes of standing up may assist in combating obesity.

Standing May Help Reduce Blood Sugar Level

A small study involving 10 individuals showed that standing for 180 minutes after food reduced blood sugar spike by 43%, therefore standing up may help individuals with type 2 diabetes

May Help Reduce Risk of Developing Heart Disease and Consequently Increase Life Expectancy

A study on bus conductors and bus drivers showed that bus drivers have double the risk of heart disease-related death, therefore standing up is thought to reduce risk of developing heart issues, thus increasing life expectancy.

Helps Reduce Back Pain Related To Prolonged Sitting

Studies among employees who suffered long term back pain from prolonged sitting reported improvement in their condition after switching to standing and sit-stand desks.

Improve Mood And Stress Levels

Employees who participated in a 7-week study involving sit-stand desks also reported better energy levels and moods after making the switch.

Take Back the Control

While the sit-stand desk is not a magic pill to resolve obesity or metabolic issues, it certainly empowers workers to reassert their control over their level of physical activity and posture. Used correctly, workers will be able to introduce healthy intervals of standing into their work day.

The recommended ratio is 45 minutes of standing to every hour of sitting down. Posture is of utmost importance here, so when standing, ensure that:

• your elbows rest on the table top at 90-degrees as they would when you’re seated
• the monitor is placed between your eye level and approximately 35 degrees below
• you do not need to reach for the keyboard or mouse in awkward fashion

Tips on Choosing Your Sit-Stand Desk

Because the sit-stand desk will cost more, here are some things you’ll want to consider when making your purchase:

Sit-Stand Reminder. This is one awesome feature because you will be able to preset the length of time you want to spend sitting or standing, and not have to keep one eye on the clock.

Anti-collision Feature. If you are working from home with little toddlers who love playing hide-and-seek under tables, this feature will be a godsend!

Stable and Quiet Transition. Stable and quiet transitions will definitely enhance your work day, so request to test the display set to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth!

Chassis Material. Check if the chassis is made of cold-rolled steel which is more durable with better aesthetics.

Don’t miss this deal! Call 6282 1655 to get yours now!

Wood Veneer Desk may not have been as  well-revered as its solid wood cousin,

however, it certainly trumps solid wood desks in valuable ways!

Let’s read on!

A wood veneer is a thin layer of natural hardwood bonded to a stable composite base material.

And wood veneer furniture has some major benefits that in our humble opinion, trump solid wood furniture!

It is an ecologically viable option

Because wood veneer is essentially a thin slice of natural hardwood, it meant that many layers of wood veneer can be derived from a single piece of solid wood, making it overall more environmentally conserving.

Opens Up Design Possibilities

Compared to a piece of solid wood, the thin layers of wood veneer can be arranged as desired, creating designs as desired.

Stable Against Weather Changes

When a layer of wood veneer is adhered to a stable composite base, it renders a more stable piece of furniture which is durable and resistant to warping or deformation due to atmospheric changes.

Why Choose Our Veneer Items?

Visit our showroom now at 5042 Ang Mo Kio Ind Park 2 #01-505 Singapore 569545 to view the display pieces and feel the difference for yourself =)

BA SERIES DIRECTOR’S DESK FOR HOME OFFICE

With increasing number of people working from home, it is perhaps a matter of time that office furniture finds its way into homes and other venues. This month, our BA Series Director’s Desk found its home at Mr Jaya’s. The client has chosen the L-shaped Director’s Desk with fit snugly into the corner of the room – perfect for getting serious work done!

BA SERIES CONFERENCE TABLE FOR TEMPLE

Our BA Series Conference Table also took centre stage at a local temple, where it serves as a locale for informal gathering (PSA: Please take note of the maximum number of people allowed for gathering at all times!)

T-40 SERIES SYSTEM FURNITURE AS MOVABLE PANEL

Plus, our T40 System Furniture panels have also found a new way of application at GTI Engineering, where it is fitted with castor wheels and hook fasters to form movable panels. We can imagine this panel being used in multiple ways, wherever it is needed. Now, that’s neat!

So if you have any furnishing needs, whether for yourself or your clients, please feel free to reach out to us at 6282 1655 or sales@offitek.com.sg. We have got 17 years of experience in creating conducive workspaces and providing superb onsite support, so your project is in absolutely safe hands! We look forward to hear from you soon!

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