Humanscale Insights

When Office Chairs Fail to Support Movement, Everyone Pays the Price

New research from Leesman highlights a significant gap between how important office chairs are to workplace performance and how satisfied employees are with them. We explore why closing that gap requi...

The Health Crisis of Office Jobs: Why the Modern Office Has a Movement Problem

Following Humanscale CEO Bob King's appearance on the Modern Wisdom podcast, we take a closer look at two critical drivers of workplace wellbeing: designing for movement and choosing healthier mat...

Growing Up with Screens: Why Ergonomics Matters for Children and Teenagers

For today's children and teenagers, screens are woven into almost every aspect of daily life. Here's how can we help growing bodies use technology safely.

From Food Labels to Furniture Labels: Why Food Babe Is Bringing Office Furniture Into the Wellness Conversation

Food Babe's recent newsletter shines a spotlight on these questions, helping bring material transparency into the mainstream wellness conversation and encouraging readers to think differently abou...

Stop the 2026 Fin Whale Hunt

This summer, up to 150 fin whales will be hunted and killed in the North Atlantic. The decision to allow it sits with one government minister in Reykjavík. There is still time to stop it.

What Do We Really Know About the Materials in Our Workspaces?

How much do we really know about the materials in the products we bring into our workplaces and homes? According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), people spend approximately 90% of...

Advancing Material Health Through Transparency, Awareness, and Action with the Sustainable Design Forum 2026

At the Sustainable Design Forum 2026 in London, Humanscale joined a collective of architects, designers and sustainability leaders to explore one of the most pressing challenges in the built environme...

Science is Complex. Comfort Shouldn’t Be.

In laboratories, hospitals, and life sciences campuses worldwide, where accuracy is non-negotiable, discomfort isn’t merely physical—it’s a risk to performance and safety. Comfort is...

Dr. Alan Hedge Explores the Art and Ergonomics of Seating

At Humanscale’s recent event, "Designing Comfort: The Art and Ergonomics of Seating," Dr. Hedge shared research-backed insights into how seating design directly impacts posture, moveme...