Sitting all day in front of a computer is something that millions of people do at work each day. Many of these same people suffer from a variety of muscle strain and stress-related injuries because their workstations are not properly set up. How often have you caught yourself slouching or with poor posture? It is this that leads to regular neck and back pain, and other issues that get in the way of you being able to concentrate and be more productive.

“Are you looking to reduce worker’s compensation and health care costs for your company? Is improving productivity one of your company’s core business objectives this year? How about improving product quality? If this is the case, then establishing or improving upon your company’s workplace ergonomics process should be on the top of your to-do list,” says Mark Middlesworth from Ergonomics Plus.

To remedy this issue, many companies are investing in ergonomic assessments and are realizing the benefits it offers their employees and their business.

Investing in ergonomic assessments benefit your employees by improving their workplace environment and ensuring they have workstations that minimize stress on their body. It benefits your business by:

Overall, investing in ergonomics will promote a safer workplace and establish a culture of safety. “Ergonomics shows your company’s commitment to safety and health as a core value,” says Middlesworth. “The cumulative effect of the previous four benefits of ergonomics is a stronger safety culture for your company. Healthy employees are your most valuable asset; creating and fostering the safety & health culture at your company will lead to better human performance for your organization.”