Ergonomics is becoming increasingly important in the workplace and it is not something that employers can afford to ignore. Not only will your employees be more productive when they are comfortable, but you could help efficiency as well. Research has shown that we spend around 4 hours a week fidgeting at our desks; that's 4 hours you could be losing in staff time!

Did you know?...

• Employers have a legal obligation to provide workstation assessments. If you're not doing this, then you're breaking the law.
• 39% of people blame computers for their neck ache
• 28% of workers experience sore wrists through computer use
• 35% of people suffer from headaches and eye problems
• 50% of employees have reported back ache caused by computer use

There are a huge number of products you can buy to help ease the discomfort caused by poor working habits:

• Keyboard and mouse wrist rests
• Back rests
• Foot rests and rockers
• Monitor and laptop risers
• Copyholders

All of these products are available in our catalogue or on our webstore.

Our recommended supplier for ergonomic products is Fellowes, who also run a great ergonomics website where you will find Professor Ergo providing useful information for both employers and employees. You can even conduct your own workstation assessment on the site, to find out what you need to make yourself more comfortable at work.

Take a look at their special offer ergonomic office bundle for only £79.99!

We also have a wide range of ergonomic furniture available; a great idea if you are kitting out a new office or if your current ergonomics solutions aren't effective. Email our furniture department or call us on 0161 406 6000 for more information.

*All statistics from market research commissioned by Fellowes*

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With such a huge range of products to choose from, you can pick something that your customers and prospective customers will really value. And if you can get this right, then you can be sure that your company's name will be visible on that customer's desk for a long time to come; what better way to promote your brand?

Take a look around your desk and I'm sure you'll see at least one promotional item from a company who have tried to attract your business in the past. Now imagine you are looking to find a supplier for the service that company provides. Before you've even looked online or asked friends or colleagues, you have their name in front of you prompting you to get in touch for a quote. That is the power of promotional products and gifts.

Our print department can help you to find the perfect promotional product for your situation:

• Pens and pencils
• Mugs
• Stationery and post-it notes
• Calendars
• Christmas cards
• Mouse mats and coasters
• Top quality, executive items
• Edible gifts
• Eco-friendly products
• UK manufactured products
• Fun products, like Rubik's cubes and frisbees

...and much more!

Explore our brand new promotional gifts website for more information and pricing, or get in touch by calling 0161 406 6000 or emailing our print department. We hope to speak to you soon.

Our 2012 catalogue is full of new products that I know you'll love. Today, I'm putting the spotlight on to our new memo and noticeboards. We've added some great new lines that will really brighten up your office. If you're looking to personalise your workspace, these are the boards for you!

Bi-Office Kamashi Boards

Egan Reid 2012 Catalogue
We've recently received delivery of our brand new 2012 catalogues. The new catalogue has lots of exciting new products, plus all of the usual office basics and best value products you've come to expect. We've also added lots of new tips and handy symbols to help you shop.

If you'd like to order a catalogue from Egan Reid, give us a call on 0161 406 6000, email hello@eganreid.co.uk or order online.

Going Greener
At Egan Reid, we're very concious about the impact our business has on the environment and we're always trying to reduce our carbon footprint. This year, all the paper we've used in the catalogue  has been carbon balanced by the World Land Trust. To find out more about how this is done, visit www.carbonbalancedpaper.com.

Buy Online
If you'd rather see all of our products online, just visit our office products webstore at www.eganreidonline.co.uk. You can see all of the products that are in our catalogue, plus lots more, all available to buy online using a credit card or a business credit account (subject to application and approval). Contact us for details of trade discounts.

Follow us...
For a quick and easy way to keep up to date with Egan Reid, why not follow @eganreid on Twitter?

On behalf of everyone at Egan Reid, I'd like to wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best for a prosperous New Year.

Our offices will close on the 23rd December and re-open on the 3rd January.

Thank you for your support in 2011.