Blogs - The Seating Supermarkethttp://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/en-gbCopyright: (C) The Seating Supermarket, see http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/privacy.aspx for terms and conditions of reusehttp://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/images/theseatingsupermarket_web_logo.jpghttp://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_nice_meeting_you!_318.aspx Sometimes it can seem that meetings can drag on forever. It can’t get any worse, you say to yourself. Oh, but it can. Imagine if you had a really hard and uncomfortable chair to sit on that no matter how many times you repositioned yourself, you just can’t seem to get comfy. Well, with this handy guide, you could be well on the way to fixing this problem. We’ve got a massive range of chairs for the meeting room (among others!), so check them out today! http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_first_impressions_are_formed_in_the_first_3_seconds_you_meet_someone…_307.aspx I wonder if that’s the same for businesses? If so, then making sure that your reception area looks presentable and professional is hugely important. The main way to do this is to purchase suitable reception chairs and desks. Check out what we have on offer; with the lowest online prices, why go anywhere else?   http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_today’s_feature_seating_features!_298.aspx  Ever wondered what ‘lumbar support’ was? Do you know what a seat slide does? No? Then what are you waiting for- Click here to find out! This guide will tell you the main features that you’ll find on the modern office chair, which will help you decide what you do and don’t need for your business. TheSeatingSupermarket.com is always happy to help.http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_‘back’_to_basics_289.aspxAre you looking to change your office chairs, or are you looking to purchase some new chairs for your office? If you’re confused about which office chair (out of the millions) to choose from, then look no further. TheSeatingSupermarket.com are rolling out some guides that explain different chair styles and features, making it easier to decide which chair is perfect for you. This is the first one, have a quick scan! In case you didn’t know, we have tonnes of different seats for you to choose from, and all at the lowest online price (and if they’re not, we’ll refund the difference!).http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_are_you_sitting_uncomfortably_280.aspxBecause you are a curious lot, we’ve decided to provide you the answers to another set of seating questions. Not only do we want you to buy a good quality chair, but we also want you to be able to adjust it properly, so you can sit comfortably! It’s important to us that you get the most out of your chair, so take your time to read through the questions and answers. It’s worth spending a little time to actually adjust your chair properly, as a badly adjusted chair will cause various problems, especially for the back, over the long term. We’ve got a mammoth range of seats for you to choose from, varying in materials, colours, features, etc. With our Price Promise Guarantee, you can be sure that you’re getting the best prices.  Why would you want to go anywhere else?! http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_take_a_seat_your_seating_questions_are_answered!_271.aspxHere at TheSeatingSupermarket, we know that we weren’t all born with the full knowledge of office seating! We also know that it’s very important to have your chair adjust to exactly the right position so that it doesn’t cause you any health problems (short and long term). That’s why nothing should stand in your way of a having perfectly adjusted chair, especially not knowing how to do it. We’ve compiled a few nifty questions that are frequently asked by our customers about their office seating. Have a quick look and see how you could improve your seating experience; then have a browse through the massive range of seats that we have to offer.http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_type_bend…_and_stretch!_251.aspx If your job involves staying glued to the computer screen for 8 hours a day, then it’s not surprising that back aches, along with bad posture, can develop. However, do not despair, we’ve put together a simple series of exercises that you can do whilst at work- and you don’t even need to leave your chair to do it! Click here to view the article and give them a go, even if you can only manage to fit in a few. http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_who_needs_formula_1_when_you_have_chair_racing!_239.aspx On Youtube the other day, I came across some hilarious videos of the ‘Office Chair Racing Championship’ in Germany. 70 office workers let off some steam and put their office chairs to the ultimate test, speeding down the streets of Bad Koenig-Zell. Looks like fun! For chair racing or otherwise, check out our extensive range of office chairs. http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_this_week_it’s_the_last_in_our_feature_on_seating_228.aspx. . . and its executive seating featuring supple soft-touch leather, modern slim line seating, deep cushions in fact there’s  something for every taste and need. Click here for the article.http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_this_week_we_take_a_look_at_222.aspx. . . heavy-duty which simply means an operator chair that can be used 24/7 and still provide comfort and strength and industrial seating which is the specialist kind of chair you need for a laboratory, a supermarket and even bars!http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_have_you_got_a_pain_in_the_213.aspx. . .  back? Well the answer could be your chair.   This week in our series of articles on seating we are featuring task and posture seating. With a choice of lumbar support, back shaping to match the spine, adjustable back angles, height-adjustable arms . . . in fact everything to make your working day a whole lot better. Check out our article now and make sure you are not one of the 70% suffering from back problems! http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_this_week_in_our_seating_guide_we_have_the_influx_range_for_you_205.aspxPart 3 features a great range of seating which is covered in a durable soft-touch two layered mesh fabric suitable for all office environments and conforms to BS7176 fire retardancy. And if you missed Part 1 & Part 2 just click on our articles and catch up now!Website: www.theseatingsupermarket.comhttp://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_the_sonix_range__part_2_of_our_seating_guide_201.aspxThis week our featured seating range is Sonix a stylish range of operator seating created in a wool blend fabric which is certified to BS7176 offering a low hazard fire retardancy standard suitable for general office use. Click to see The Sonix Range or last week’s The Trexus Range and for all your seating requirements visit: www.theseatingsupermarket.comhttp://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_seating_what_are_the_options_____194.aspxClick here for Part 1 it’s a simple guide on the seating ranges on our website starting with The Trexus Range over the next few weeks we will be featuring; The Sonix Range, The Influx Range, Adroit Task Seating, Posture Seating, Heavy-Duty Seating, Industrial Seating – anything from a Lab Stool to a Checkout Chair! And last but not least bringing up the rear we have the luxury Executive Seating.http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_sticking_to_your_chair_ooh_summer_must_be_here_…_185.aspxWith Summer round the corner (I don’t know how many times I will actually get away with saying that!) who is starting to think of the downsides to what is definitely a great season? … By downsides I mean hot offices, wasps who fly in the open windows and can’t get back out again, sticking to your chair in a really unflattering way … well worry no more on at least one of those points as chairs made from mesh material are becoming more and more popular in the office. Not only do they look pretty stylish, but by design they allow air to circulate without getting trapped and causing hot, sticky chair syndrome. I’ve written an article on the pros and cons  of mesh chairs, please click here to read.  With regards to the other points …. Arm yourself with a can of wasp killer and maybe consider a career in teaching!http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_are_you_aware_that_some_seating_is_not_appropriate_for_more_than_5_hours_a_day_173.aspxCheck out our chair usage information and see what is recommended as Light, Moderate, General or Sustained use. To make sure you have the right chair take at look at the www.theseatingsupermarket.comhttp://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_it’s_a_question_of_posture____seating_that_is!_149.aspxWith more and more of the workforce suffering from back problems at some point in their working lives now is the time to seriously look at your office seating. It is important to have an office chair that meets more than your basic needs the Posture range from Trexus fulfils those requirements with features that include back shaping to match the spine and fully adjustable back angle. The range is also complemented by models with lumbar pumps and ALL have the capacity to accept height-adjustable arms. Check out the Trexus Posture range      http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_reception_seating____143.aspxmake a good impression! Modern working environments demand seating with sound ergonomics, attractive lines and above all comfortable seating. Take a look at our comprehensive range of seating;  executive, conference, operator seating, visitor seating, reception seating and canteen seating http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_new_range_of_office_chairs_added_127.aspxWe've now added a new range of stylish office seating to the website - see more details by clicking the link to office seating articles here. theseatingsupermarket.com - great value, great range, great service. http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_even_more_secure_site_to_buy_office_chairs_office_seating_and_bistro_furniture_122.aspxSymantec have just audited our web site and certified www. Theseatingsupermarket.com as safe and secure with their Norton SafeWeb certificate.  Click the link to read more about our Internet Security.http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_payment_options_now_include_purchasing_and_procurement_cards_for_police_government_and_healthcare_103.aspxWe have now increased the number of payment options available at checkout to include purchasing and procurement cards in addition to all debit cards and credit cards including American Express (Amex). Specifically the payment options have been extended to include : Police Purchasing Cards Police Procurement Cards Government Purchasing Cards Government Procurement Cards Civil Service Purchasing Cards Civil Service Procurement Cards Healthcare Purchasing Cards Healthcare Procurement Cards If there are queries on any payment option please contact us on 0113 391 1107.http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_coming_soon__new_products_from_teknik_office_91.aspxWe're just finalising the details on a stylish and practical new range of chairs from the Teknik Office.   This will further enhance the range of products available from TheSeatingSupermarket.com which already includes Trexus chairs, Sonix Chairs, Influx chairs, Computex chair mats, Adroit Chairs and 5 Star chair mats   register for our news letter (top right hand side of the main page "login/register") to make sure you're kept upto date with all the latest developments and special offers on office seating. http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_worst_conference_ever_51.aspx  I go to two or three conferences a month if I can, it helps to keep your skills honed and it’s useful to know what others are doing in your marketplace – I see it as free training and good coffee. Anyway, this month I went to one that rates as the worst one ever, simply because the seating was awful!When you’re sitting for nigh on two hours in a room with fifty other delegates with absolutely no air conditioning, the least you expect is for the seating to be comfortable, but it wasn’t. Don’t get me wrong, the speaker was really good, but so many people were fidgeting around me that I was distracted to the point that I forgot most of the stuff he was going on about. The seat I was in was old, tattered and had what appeared to be big sticks projecting through the cloth and short of being some kind of bizarre acupuncture therapy, I really couldn’t see the point of it. It was as if some organiser really didn’t like people in general and had bought the seats from “Torture Equipment R Us” or something. Anyway, the point is this; if you want people to leave your seminar or conference having understood your talk and without having the urge to bitch about it on a blog, make your conference seating comfortable.http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_make_good_seating_purchases__choose_the_seat_for_the_job_40.aspxYou'd think it would be easy to buy a chair these days. The general method of keeping your bum off the ground whilst allowing you to use your computer would seem a well-trodden path and technology surely makes it a doddle to do it right.  You'd be wrong. There are so many chairs available these days that it's hard to decide which is the best to buy, but rather that simply being an exercise in confusing the public, these chairs are made for very specific reasons and you should choose wisely. As we storm into the 21st Century, nearly all jobs will these days require sitting at a computer terminal for long periods of time. This can be painful if your chair doesn't support you correctly and there are now regulations in place to ensure you get it right. However, we've tried to make it as easy as possible to get the right chair for the job and so here's a quick run-down of what to look for: Operator seating A full range of seating especially designed for operators can be found here : Operator seating. Simply find the right seating for the type of job at hand. For example, people sat at the computer all day should consider good lumbar support.Executive Seating If you're after that taste of luxury but also need the flexibility to use the computer (some managers just fake it!), then these seats can do the job. Executive seating doesn't need to be restrictive.Conference Seating The one area where you can get away with the cheaper seating options is in conference seating. You need something that's light, easy to store and isn't too comfortable so that your delegates fall asleep!http://www.theseatingsupermarket.com/blogs/blog_derren_brown__whats_all_that_sticking_to_seats_all_about_then_21.aspxWatching Derren Brown the other day, you can't help but wonder what it is that makes his techniques work so well. The 'sticking to a seat' thing is a parlour trick that has been done many times and it's therefore no surprise that some people were affected, but being able to choose a toy out of Hamley's? How'd he do that? His explanation was that he'd set up the environment to 'push' the woman into choosing the giraffe. By placing items around the shop that related to that toy, she was 'compelled' to choose it when asked. Now, I'm not a magician and I'm not a psychologist but this brings something to mind I read years ago and it's the fact that an environment can sway a person's mood. It seems obvious really, if you have an office that is uncomfortable, noisy and untidy, people don't work at their most efficient. Conversely, give people a great environment to work in and they will produce better products. Makes sense. Derren apparently 'proved' that an environment can not only help, but it directly 'influences' the actions of a person. Is this possible? This is where I bring in my tenuous link. Let's face it, this is an office seating website so I'm going to use this blog for my agenda!!! Seating is extremely important. Good seating can make the difference between a happy workforce and a miserable one and investment in good support and ergonomic design can actually give percentage increases in your bottom line. Simple things like making sure a seat is adjustable can mean the operator can move the seat when mood or time of the day dictates. I'm sure we don't all want to sit in the same position all day - movement is key. So, if you want staff to stick to their seats every day, consider investing a little bit more in good seating - it'll pay for itself easily.