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June 9th, 2023

It’s SO much more than a chair!

  1. It’s SO much more than a chair! Joy Dodson, Matt Rebro 22:39

Does your job require you to sit at a desk? Do you sit in chairs while waiting at the doctor or while attending classes? Have you ever thought about the knowledge and research that goes into the chair you sit in or the desk in front of you? Do you realize that the people designing your every day furniture truly care about you and your wellness through the products they design?The term wellness encompasses an array of meanings. Our guest on this episode of A Real Piece of Work is proud and honored to share her passion and meaning of wellness as well as her journey in becoming the Senior Ergonomics & Wellness Strategist at the HNI, a leading provider of workplace furnishings. Dr. Lauren Gant’s background in biomedical engineering was just one stepping stone to discovering a career that will continue to inspire her and all those she reaches through work, her community efforts and beyond.That chair you are sitting in…. it’s SO much more than a chair!

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