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When it comes to office furniture it’s all about ergonomics. But who knew that ergonomics wasn’t just about knowing how to sit up straight? According to the Guardian newspaper a career in ergonomics can pay up to £60,000. Clearly there must be more to it than putting your elbows at the right angle to your computer desk and not crossing your legs! An ergonomist is also known as a ‘human factors professional’ and a mid-range salary of just three or four years’ experience could get you a salary of £40,000, with £20,000 being the starting salary of a graduate. But it isn’t just about knowing how to buy ergonomic office furniture it seems – you need to do a BSc or MSc in ergonomics to become a professional ‘human factors professional.’

Although some may feel they don’t need a degree to know how to sit properly at their office desk, it’s estimated that over two-thirds of workers suffer some kind of repetitive strain injury costing an estimated £300 million in lost working hours!

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