In the era of hybrid work, ergonomics should no longer be an option but a right. It is up to the position to adapt to people to preserve their health, include everyone and ensure sustainable performance.
For years, companies have increased initiatives in favor of well-being at work: sports programs, meditation sessions, balanced snacks and even cohesion events. These actions have their uses. But they often miss an essential element: the environment in which employees spend the majority of their days.
We spend an average of 82,000 hours of our lives working1, often hunched over desks and screens2. However, we too often continue to consider workstation ergonomics as a secondary subject, or even as simple comfort. This is a mistake. Being able to work in an environment adapted to your body shape, needs and physical constraints should not be a privilege reserved for a few, but a fundamental right for all.
This question has become even more crucial with the rise of hybrid work. Today, three out of four workers alternate between several workplaces: office, home, shared spaces or travel. In this context, the responsibility of companies can no longer be limited to providing a laptop computer. They must question the way in which their employees actually work and the conditions that allow them to sustainably preserve their health.
The consequences of a poorly adapted environment are far from anecdotal. Musculoskeletal disorders, visual fatigue, chronic pain, loss of concentration or loss of commitment: these problems affect a significant proportion of workers on a daily basis. Research also shows that at least 60% of employees would like to be better supported to optimize their workspace and improve their comfort3. This forged a simple conviction in me: it is not up to humans to adapt to their workstation, but to the workstation to adapt to humans.
This logic should guide all organizations. Because ergonomics is not just a question of physical comfort; it is also an issue of inclusion. Each employee has specific needs linked to their size, age, state of health, possible disability or simply their way of working. Offering adapted solutions means allowing everyone to contribute in the best possible conditions.
However, the solutions exist and are often simple to implement: a screen positioned at eye level, a correctly adjusted seat, appropriate lumbar support, peripherals designed for different body types or even the adoption of good habits, such as taking regular breaks and varying postures throughout the day. Modest adjustments can have a huge impact on team well-being, productivity and satisfaction.
As companies rethink their work model, they have the opportunity to change the paradigm. Well-being can no longer be considered an ancillary benefit or an employer branding argument. It constitutes an essential condition for sustainable performance and employee development.
Making ergonomics a fundamental right means recognizing a simple reality: when a work environment is designed for the people who use it, everyone works better, more peacefully and with more pleasure.
1. Gallup “State of the Global Workplace” 2023 Report
2. Source: Logitech 2023 Global Knowledge Worker Survey
3. Source: Quantitative study commissioned by Logitech among 5,611 users in 11 countries (2024-2025), including the United Kingdom (N=500), Germany (N=502) and France (N=503), focusing on their IT equipment, their level of knowledge and their perception of ergonomics at the workstation, as well as their physical well-being at the end of the working day.
