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ErgonomicsFAQ's
Office Chairs Johannesburg – Karo’s Ergonomic Wonderland
Discover ergonomic bliss with IT Specialist Ryan's transformative journey at Karo's Johannesburg showroom.
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ErgonomicsHow to Guide
Achieving a Healthy Sitting Position at the Office: Your Guide to Ergonomic Comfort
To maintain a good posture and reduce potential health problems, it is important to sit correctly.
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DesignFAQ's
Office Chair Armrests Explained
Explore the diverse world of Karo's office chairs, each boasting distinct armrest designs. Our guide helps you choose your perfect fit.
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Health
The 5 consequences of sitting on the wrong chair
We spend many hours hunched over a computer. The wrong chair can impact our health.
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DesignOffice Space Design
Gaming Setup – 10 Great Tips
With the emergence of remote and hybrid work, people are spending more time working and relaxing at home. 10 ideas for creating a good all-in-one ...
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DesignFAQ's
Types of Leather for Office Chairs
Leather, Bonded Leather or Faux Leather Office Chair? There are big differences between the types of leather used for office chairs.
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ErgonomicsHealth
Ergonomics of a Standing Desk
What are the ergonomics of a standing desk? What types of height adjustable desks are available and how should you use them?
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ErgonomicsHealth
Advantages of a Standing Desk
Using a standing desk can decrease the risk of lifestyle related illnesses and increase our physical wellbeing.
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DesignErgonomics
Gaming Chair vs Ergonomic Office Chair – Which is Best?
Are you uncertain whether to get a gaming chair or an ergonomic office chair? What are the benefits of each type of chair, and which ...
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Health
Why an ergonomic chair has even more relevance in a 4-day work week
A 4-day work week can result in people sitting continuously for long hours, making an ergonomic chair a "no brainer".
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DesignErgonomics
What is an orthopedic office chair?
Ergonomic and orthopedic office chairs are very similar. What are the major differences and which is best?
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DesignErgonomicsHealth
Choosing the Right Office Chair for Short People
Office chairs are made for the "average" person and finding one that provides good support and comfort for shorter people is not always easy.
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DesignErgonomicsHealth
Modern office chair with mesh backrest – Good or Bad?
Mesh back chairs have become extremely popular. Are they comfortable and what are their pros and cons?
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Health
Mental Health in the Workplace
Globally, Covid-19 triggered a 25% increase in general anxiety and depression. Annually, mental health causes a loss of over 12 billion workdays. What are the ...
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DesignErgonomicsHealth
Best Office Chairs for Tall People – A Comprehensive Guide
For a tall person, choosing an office chair that provides good support and promotes a healthy posture, can be a real challenge.
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ErgonomicsHow to Guide
Buying the Right Office Chair Online: A guide to Measuring Yourself
With a few simple body measurements, you can quickly select an office chair online that actually matches your physique.
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DesignFAQ's
Expensive office chairs: Alya vs Humanscale Liberty
Comparing the Humanscale’s Liberty and Alya Task chair. Which is best?
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Health
9 tips on how to prevent Job Burnout
Employee burnout is something that can impact every organisation. Here are 9 steps to prevent Burnout.
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Office Space DesignWorklife
Work from Home
COVID-19 forced many people to work from home. What jobs are available and what are the essential prerequisites to make working from home a success?
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Health
Back Pain in the Workplace
80% of office workers report having back pain at some point in their careers. Causes of upper and lower back pain are often attributed to ...
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Worklife
10 ways to prevent Quiet Quitting
Burnout and remote work are being blamed for the rise in quiet quitting, a phenomenon where employees do the “bare minimum” at their jobs. 10 ...
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DesignErgonomics
Comfortable Office Chair
8 key requirements for your office chair to improve your health and wellbeing. The latest trends in selecting a Comfortable Office Chair.
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FAQ'sWorklife
Remote Work – Pros and Cons
Remote work has gained a lot of traction globally and in South Africa, but what is it and will most people be working remotely in ...
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DesignErgonomics
What is the correct ergonomic height for my desk, computer monitor and office chair?
Correct height settings for sitting and standing at work
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DesignErgonomics
Swivel Chairs for Home and Office
A stylish and ergonomic swivel chair is a great choice for anyone looking to increase their productivity and comfort while working at home or in ...
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Office Space Design
Home Office Ideas
Working from home doesn't need to be challenging. Setting up a small home office can be a very exciting and rewarding experience. Here are 15 ...
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DesignHow to GuideOffice Space Design
Call Center Office Chairs
Call center operators work 24/7 on a multi-shift basis. With multiple users, these workers need chairs that are comfortable, robust and highly adjustable.
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Worklife
Future of Work
Hybrid work, e-commerce and digital technologies will continue to shape the future of work both in South Africa, and around the globe. How will this ...
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How to Guide
Office and Desk Chairs
A desk chair for your office can impact your performance as well as your health and wellbeing. What should you look for BEFORE you buy?
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Office Space Design
Office Pods: The Pros & Cons
Soundproof office pods have become popular around the globe. Pods can be large meeting rooms, or as small as a phone booth to accommodate an ...
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How to Guide
How to choose the right ergonomic desk chair
Because our body shapes are all different, there is no "one size fits all". How do you select the right ergonomic desk chair?
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Worklife
Hybrid working – Is the office still relevant?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the role of the office, with many employees switching to hybrid work or working permanently from ...
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DesignErgonomics
Chair Design – Important Factors to Consider
The design of a modern high back office chair is not a simple process and may have a profound impact on your health and wellbeing.
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DesignErgonomicsHealth
Back support for an office chair – why it’s important
One of the most important features on an office chair is adjustable back support.
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DesignErgonomicsFAQ's
High Back Office Chair
Mid Back or High Back chair? Does it make a difference? Which one is best for you? Here are 7 questions to help you decide ...
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DesignErgonomics
Best office chair – 6 factors to consider
Trying to choose an office chair for yourself can be confusing. Let us make the process a whole lot simpler.
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Office Space Design
Visitor Chair: 10 factors to consider
Looking for a visitor chair for your office? The 10 important factors to consider before you make a purchase.
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DesignOffice Space Design
Home Office Chair – 10 important features
Without the right equipment and home office setup, you increase the risk to your health. The 10 important features of a good home office chair.
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ErgonomicsOffice Space Design
Study chair: 9 Important Tips
The way we work and study at home has changed, especially in light of the pandemic. 9 tips for setting up your study desk and ...
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Design
Ergonomic Chairs in South Africa: Choosing Your Ideal Seat
There are many options available, but what is an ergonomic office chair? What features must it have? How do you make the right choice?
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ErgonomicsOffice Space Design
Study Desk and Chair
You are immensely proud when your children are accepted into some form of tertiary education. Have you actually had a look at what your child ...
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DesignErgonomicsHealth
Best practices for ergonomics in the workplace
How to improve ergonomics in the workplace and reduce health risks.
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FAQ's
Second Hand Office Chairs
6 critical factors to consider before buying second hand office furniture.
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DesignErgonomics
Heavy Duty Chairs – What you need to know
Heavy duty chairs need to be strengthened to withstand a 24/7 operating environment.
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DesignErgonomics
Computer Chair
To reduce back and neck pain, there are 8 important features should you be looking for when selecting a computer chair for work or gaming.
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FAQ'sHealth
What is Dynamic Sitting?
Office chairs fitted with a Synchro mechanism, or synchronous chairs, promote dynamic sitting and improve ergonomic comfort.
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DesignErgonomics
Factory, workshop and Industrial Chairs
To withstand the harsh work environment, industrial chairs have different requirements to normal office chairs.
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HealthWorklife
How to deal with stress at work
Work stress poses a threat to our health and in turn, to the organisation we work for. How to manage stress at work.
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DesignErgonomics
Mesh seat office chair: The pros and cons
Mesh vs leather office chair? Which is better and should you buy one with a mesh back and upholstered seat, or full mesh?
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FAQ'sHow to GuideProduct Care
What is the best upholstery fabric for office chairs?
Some fabrics are more suitable for office chairs than others, so what is the best option?
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FAQ'sHow to Guide
How to adjust your chair for the correct sitting posture
Office chairs have an array of levers and knobs to adjust the backrest, seat and armrests.
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FAQ's
Ergonomic Rating
The Ergonomic Rating is a scientific evaluation system that objectively rates the ergonomic features of a chair on a 1 to 5 scale.
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FAQ's
Where to buy office chairs – Online or in a Store?
Buying a new office chair for work or home? Select the right store for you.
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DesignFAQ's
Why Automated Fabric Cutting improves quality
High quality office and casino seating requires advanced automation, like automated fabric cutting.
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DesignFAQ's
Is a kneeling chair a suitable chair for me?
The answer is 'yes', provided you are understand the principle of a kneeling chair and you use it correctly.
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FAQ's
Can I buy Karo office furniture online and avoid the retailer?
Yes, you can buy directly from Karo. Visit our online shop or contact our sales department.
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DesignFAQ's
What is the best foam for an office chair?
At Karo, we improve the comfort of our chairs by including moulded foam in the design of all our seats.
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FAQ's
Suppliers of Chairs for Home and Office
Here are companies other than Karo, that have a solid history in the office chair industry in South Africa.
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FAQ'sHealth
Breaking Back – What actually happens when you sit?
The anatomy of sitting and how it can cause headaches, shoulder, back and neck pain.
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Product Care
Cleaning and care instructions for your office chair
How to clean your office chair, including its upholstery fabric, wheels and other components.
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DesignErgonomics
Heavy-Duty Laboratory chairs and stools
Chairs and stools used in laboratories are quite different to normal office chairs. What is a heavy-duty lab stool?
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Health
The ultimate ‘how to’ video guide of exercises and stretches for office workers
Improve concentration and wellbeing while reducing stress.
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DesignFAQ's
What is the difference between office chair mechanisms?
Office Chair mechanisms are regarded as the “heart” of an office chair.
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FAQ's
Cheap Office Chairs: How they impact your health
Cheap office chairs – what do they REALLY cost me? Is buying a cheap chair really "cheap" over the lifespan of the product?
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DesignErgonomics
Heavy Duty Orthopaedic Chair
If you are Big & Tall or work in a 24/7 environment and you have a back problem, you need a special solution.
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Health
Sitting Ducks: How to Protect Your Health in the Age of the Office Chair
Am I sitting too much? The answer is “probably”.
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FAQ's
Office furniture Johannesburg – Buy instore or online
For the best advice, visit our showroom in Johannesburg and buy direct.
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Office Space DesignWorklife
Home Office – how to select the best chair
“Congratulations, you can work from home!” Working from your home office sounds grand, but are you equipped with the right chair?
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ErgonomicsHealth
What are the health benefits of a document holder?
One of the best ergonomic accessories you can get is a document holder.
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Office Space Design
Boardroom Chairs
Boardroom vs Meeting rooms – what is the right chair? The answer is not that straight forward and depends on various factors.
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DesignErgonomics
Why a fully adjustable office chair is important
We are all different, so when you buy a new office chair, look for one that has all the adjustability features.
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How to GuideOffice Space Design
Home Office Setup
You finally ditched the open-plan office to work from home, so how should you set up the perfect Home Office?
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Worklife
5 Tips for working from your home office during COVID-19
Use items around your home to create a better home office and maintain your health.
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ErgonomicsHow to Guide
How to select the best work chair
The selection of your chair depend on the type of work you do. What is the difference between the chair types?
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