"After reading about the impact on your health from sitting for long periods of time, and the research around the benefits of standing desks, we decided to offer them as an option to everyone. A number of them have taken them up."
She said feedback from those using the sit-stand desks included a sense of improved mood and energy levels. And they also felt more productive through the work day.
The workstations were easily changed from seating to standing position by simply pushing a button.
"We would highly recommend others considering introducing them. We've found them to be a great investment in the health and wellbeing of our team," Mrs Doyle said.
She said the company was looking at installing them at its satellite office in Turangi soon.
Richard McCosh, Meteor OPD's general manager, said while the concept wasn't new, sit-stand desks were becoming more commonplace.
With new health and safety laws in place since April, employers were turning their attention more to ensuring their staff had the right tools for the job and their workstations were fit for purpose.
"With so much of our time being spent at work, it's important to feel comfortable," he said.
He said the ET2 sit-stand desk or workstation, for example, was the most powerful and smoothest operating desk on the market.
The powder-coated steel frame includes individual motors in each leg, giving 80kg of lift per leg. The tops have an adjustable height range from 650mm to 1300mm by the press of a button There's an option to pre-set three different heights for multi users or task-based activities.
Mr McCosh said Meteor had received inquiries from other companies wanting to invest.
"Chiropractors and physios are keen to work alongside Meteor OPD to better aid workstation ergonomics for all businesses.
"Ergonomics are starting to play a much bigger part in workplace safety and comfort.
"These desks really do offer greater flexibility and they're good for you," he said.
