Abstract
The value of ergonomics for companies is beyond health and safety. With ergonomically designed work environments a company can reach a competitive advantage. Ergonomics can help to improve employee productivity (especially in organisations focusing on a cost reductions), and increase employee creativity (especially in organisations focusing on innovation). Hence, ergonomics can have a strategic value for business organisations. In this paper, models and examples are presented showing that ergonomics can create business value. The consequences for ergonomics researchers and practitioners are mentioned.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Contemporary Ergonomics 2009 |
| Editors | P.D. Bust |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Pages | 16-23 |
| Number of pages | 554 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |