The hidden cost of sitting — why ergonomics is a strategic FM investment
Published: October 24, 2025
Facilitairnetwerk
Facilitairnetwerk
Prolonged sitting in the workplace carries measurable costs in absenteeism, productivity loss and healthcare spend. The case for ergonomic workplace design strengthens as organisations connect employee wellbeing to operational performance.
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Applicable guidelines
ISO 41001 INT
FM management systems — requirements — Provides a certifiable management system — increasingly required in public procurement and large corporate FM contracts.
ISO 41011 INT
FM vocabulary — Use ISO 41011 definitions in contracts and SLAs to ensure all parties share the same understanding of FM terms.
NEN-EN 15221 (series) EU
European FM standard series — Parts 3-7 remain in use for space measurement (Part 6) and FM benchmarking (Part 7) across Europe.