To protect your floors, and keep your feet comfortable, find out about the product you didn't even know you needed. What is a standing desk mat, and why do yo need one? A standing desk mat is essential for anyone...

How do you stay focused at work? The answer might surprise you. If you’re looking to get ahead in your career or simply improve your productivity, focusing on one task at a time can be challenging. In today’s busy world, it...

A laptop stand is a simple device that holds your laptop upright. They come in various sizes and shapes, ranging from basic stands to ones that fold into tablet holders. These devices allow you to place your laptop on a...

A standing desk is a desk designed to allow its user to stand while working. The idea behind them is to improve posture and reduce the risk of back injury. Standing desks are becoming increasingly popular at offices around the...

MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) is commonly used in construction because it’s strong, lightweight, and affordable. But how long will it last? Is it a durable option for office furniture? MDF wood is made from wood pulp that has been pressed...

It’s a pastime that we all enjoy: playing video games. And the virtual world is so immersive, it can be hard to tell where reality ends and gameplay begins. But now there are those who make their living as professional...

What kind of desk pad should I get? There are so many options out there, from leather ones to fabric ones. Which one would suit my office space better? You might already know that using a good quality desk pad...

Filing cabinets are essential to every office. They are often used to store files or documents. They also serve as a place where important papers can be stored safely. Are you looking for a new filing cabinet? If yes, then...

You've probably heard the term 'dual monitor setup' before. If you haven't, then let me explain. In short, dual monitors are two screens connected to a single computer. They allow you to view multiple programs at once. This means that...

How often do you wake up feeling tired or unmotivated? Are you looking forward to going to work or dreading it? If you answered yes to either question, then you might want to try something new. The key to waking...

Standing desks are becoming increasingly popular these days. They allow us to stand instead of sitting at our desk, thus avoiding the harmful effects of sitting for prolonged periods of time. But just how effective is a standing desk at...

Climate change is caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation. This causes greenhouse gas emissions, which trap heat in our atmosphere. As a result, global temperatures rise, causing extreme weather events, droughts, floods, rising sea levels...

When it comes to tending to the terrible issues and complications that sprout from sitting at a desk for extended periods of time, a standing desk is your best bet. In fact,  a study published by the CDC found that...

Are there more wheels or doors in the world? That is one question that Risedesk simply cannot answer, but when it comes to wheels, we are the experts. Whether you’re looking for mobilization on your desk, chair, filing cabinet, or...

Monitor arms are essential tools for anyone who spends time working at a desk or even standing at a computer. They allow you to adjust the height of your screen depending on where you sit. This way, you don’t have...

Did you know that some of the greatest minds in history were fans of the standing desk? Amidst the recent 21st century craze for sit-stand desks, convertible and standing desks were invented long ago. The precise inventor or first model...

Posture really is everything. The way you sit affects every part of your body. Poor posture can affect your energy levels, mood, sleep quality, and overall well being. How often do you sit at a desk or laptop all day...

Why Are Standing Desks Becoming So Popular? As more and more people pay attention to their health, standing desks have gradually become the best choice for many people to work. What makes standing desks the best new choice for so...

How important is diversity at work? Is it really necessary to hire a diverse team? What does it mean to be diverse? The workplace has become increasingly diverse over time. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the...

Risedesk has an extensive selection of elegant, quality, and durable products that will put your office at the height of productivity and style. There are a plethora of gorgeous color and design options available for many products, giving you a...

When choosing a chair for your office, something important you may not have thought of is choosing the material it is made of. The most common materials used in making chairs are wood and plastic. Wood has been around since...

Work from home has become more and more popular in recent years, especially after the pandemic in which people were forced to work remotely. As people spend more time working from home, they are more concerned about having an ergonomic...

“Dress for the job you want, not the job you have” – Picture Perfect (1997) After over 2 years of getting accustomed to video calls during remote work, we can safely assume that they are here to stay. A recent...

So, you finally upgraded to an ergonomic office chair. What now?  Ergonomic chairs come with a plethora of adjustments to best fit each individual’s bodies. Customizing your ergonomic chair will aid in reaching maximal comfort and efficacy in lumbar and...

In our current age, style and aesthetics are more important than ever, so choose the desk that will make your office stand out from the rest. A veritable work of art, the  Live Edge Epoxy Desk by RISEDESK is the...

Are you working from home? Do you also enjoy playing video games after work? This is for you. When building and curating the components of your personal home office, you might be wondering how to pick the best items that...

Founded in 2021, RISE is a local Toronto startup built on sustainability, innovation, and functionality, specializing in ergonomic home office furniture. What initially began as a fun side hustle for co-founders Michael and Mike, quickly grew to something much more....

Picture the desks of two workers: the first is incredibly messy, with papers and writing utensils loosely disseminated over its surface, and items obstructing the view of the monitor. The second, on the other hand, is incredibly neat, with every...

As we continue to embrace an ever increasing sedentary lifestyle, we must also be mindful of the negative effects it can have on our bodies. Ergonomic chairs are specifically designed to support your spine and posture to prevent future complications...

Office injuries are common occurrences at workplaces around the globe. Most of these injuries occur during the working hours of office employees due to various reasons such as heavy lifting, repetitive movements or falls from heights. The most common types...

Whether you know it or not, clocking in from 9-5 to a daily desk job can have major repercussions on your body. This kind of sedentary lifestyle can cause various health issues that can worsen if unaddressed, particularly to your...

Working from home has become very common these days. Many people are now able to work from cafes, coffee shops, parks, and most sinisterly, their beds.  72% of 1,000 Americans surveyed said they had worked remotely from their bed during...

You’ve taken the first step to improve your health (and career!) and invested in a Standing Desk! If you’re smart, you invested in the RISEDESK Standing Desk - but we won’t take it personally if you went with another company. ...

Working remotely has become a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many companies have shifted their workforce to remote locations or allowed employees to telecommute. It is a shift that looks like it is here to stay. The Future of Workforce...

When you picture your work day, the image of sitting at a computer for hours on end comes to mind. People all over the world spend countless hours sitting, with Hong Kong having the highest median weekly tally of 44...

In a typical 24-hour workday, the average worker spends  12 hours sitting, which does not include the hours in which we are in bed sleeping. With the growth of remote work and maintaining a 9 to 5 work-from-home routine, sitting...

We know your secret. We keep the same one. Beneath even the shiniest new tech setup, is something you're not as willing to display – your unsightly cables, tangled together. The  average workstation has 2.3 devices, with 14 percent of...

“as much as talent counts, effort counts twice.”  ― Angela Duckworth So you want to be more productive. You’re not alone. To help you, in the past, we have shared a  list of useful hacks that you can practice to...

“The office was an activity long before it was a place” – Gideon Haigh,   The Office: A Hardworking History As you join your daily zoom calls thinking that working from home is a new incursion born from the unprecedented nature...

The year 2020 astonished executives and employees alike with its mercurial pace of workplace change and adaptation. In just one month, the percentage of people working remotely  jumped from a meager 31% to the all encompassing 62% – a stark...

Consider adopting a simple strategy that helps you feel confident and boosts your self esteem. It doesn't require any special equipment or time consuming exercises, just a pose. It may seem crazy, but standing like Wonder Woman for 2 minutes...

“Our research indicates that the average company loses more than 20% of its productive capacity — more than a day each week — to what we call  ‘organizational drag’”. – Michael Mankins,  Harvard Business Review   Organizational drag is any...

You may not realize it, but there are a lot of ways your home office could be making you sick. Working at home puts you in close proximity to dust mites, mold spores, allergens, and other contaminants that can cause...

Picture this: sitting still and staring at a large screen for hours on end, interrupted only by a routine switch to another smaller screen. This is the way that employees everywhere are spending the bulk of their days. In this...

5000 years of history have led to the innovation that is the ergonomic office chair. What is the history of the chair? What is the origin of ergonomics? Tracing the evolution of chairs throughout human history has a unique quality,...

“If you start to sit too long, stand. If you start to stand too long, sit.” This is the advice insisted upon by scientists and doctors, lifting the sheer difference that dividing your work day between sitting and standing will...

Why does my spine hurt? Why does my back hurt? These are the questions that pervade the minds of employees everywhere, burdened with uncomfortable pain in their backs and spines. Back pain is a very common problem, with  50% of...

Think for a moment about your typical work day. Do you: Wake up tired? Check your email even before leaving bed? Skip breakfast for time? Eat a quick lunch that isn't particularly nutritious? Often eat lunch at your desk? Run...

When we think about ergonomic chairs, there are questions that come to mind: how comfortable will it be to sit in? Is it truly adaptable to every body type? There is one feature that when present in an ergonomic chair,...

Don’t overlook the very thing you look at every day. The scenery through an office window sets the tone for the entire office space, and a great view creates an environment that inspires employees to excel. Employees, in a  recent...