Fig. 3 – Desktop gadgets at home and at work. Source: own construction Fig. 4 – Desktop gadgets grouped by the type of employer. Source: own construction
Keeping the individual accessories and gadgets on the desk consumes valuable working area especially if those are rarely used. The necessity of a thing on the desk shall be evaluated based on the content and structure of the work. A farther located (or common) printer is acceptable if we will have to print materials rarely. Furthermore standing up and braking the activity of staring at screen can break monotony of the work. In contrast using a common computer or a phone in a call centre undermines the effective working.
Keyboard and mouse are the main input devices for computers. Nowadays
5 – Characteristic of working chairs by the type of employer. Source: own construction
Employers pay attention to the adjustable height and rolling foot but only less than the half of respondents use them at home. The ratio of armrest users is high. Incorrect type and height of the armchair leads to stooping posture. Beside the health risks, it must also be taken into consideration that a putting a chair with armrest under the desk may be impossible (sitting too far from the valuable workplace) and the free move of the body will be limited.
6. SATISFACTION WITH THE WORKPLACE
The results of the survey show that people are satisfied with their working with computer and the working environment. Working and entertainment needs are faster and easier to satisfy. Evaluating the research details in connection with desk, chair and gadgets it can be established that employer pay much more attention to ergonomics than people at home. In contrast people prefer their home environment. The reason for this may come from the freedom in forming the workplace. Fig. 6 compares the level of home and job satisfaction in details.

Fig. 6 – Satisfaction with working environment. Source: own construction
7. CONCLUSION: DEVELOPING OFFICE/ADMINISTRATIVE WORKING