Why Ergonomics Should Be Part of Your IT Strategy in 2026

The New Reality of Work

In 2026, businesses aren’t just thinking about technology or wellbeing - they’re thinking about how both work together. With hybrid working now standard, organisations are realising that poor workstation setups lead not only to health issues, but increased IT problems, reduced productivity, and higher support costs.

 

The Link Between Ergonomics and IT

Here’s the reality most businesses miss:

Examples include:

 

• Incorrect monitor height → neck strain → staff continually adjusting monitors → damaged ports and cables
• Cheap peripherals → lower accuracy and increased IT tickets
• Poor seating → posture problems → lower productivity on IT systems

When ergonomics and IT operate in isolation, businesses pay for the same problem twice.

 

The Cost of Ignoring Ergonomics

The average UK business loses thousands each year due to:

• musculoskeletal (MSK) sickness
• reduced accuracy / speed at work
• unnecessary IT support intervention
• workstation complaints that escalate to HR

You wouldn’t hand a team cheap laptops; so why give them equipment that damages their health and slows their productivity?

 

Why IT Leaders Are Investing in Ergonomics

Forward-thinking businesses integrate ergonomics into IT planning because it:

 

• reduces helpdesk tickets
• standardises workstation setup
• protects staff health
• improves morale and retention
• supports hybrid‑work onboarding

Download the Ergonomic Checklist to see the 3 core principles that support comfort and productivity. 

The Bottom Line

Workplace ergonomics is no longer an HR “nice to have”, it’s an essential part of a modern IT strategy.