Humanscale Launches M/Class Ergonomic Monitor Arms for Modern Workspaces

Humanscale has launched its redesigned M/Class monitor arm range, combining ergonomic comfort, award-winning design and sustainability to help businesses create healthier, more productive workspaces.

As businesses continue to invest in employee wellbeing and more flexible office environments, ergonomic design has become far more than a workplace luxury. 

A well-designed workstation can improve comfort, reduce strain and help employees stay productive throughout the day.

With that in mind, Humanscale has launched its new M/Class monitor arm range, bringing together refined engineering, minimalist design and enhanced performance for modern workplaces.

The latest M/Class range has been completely redesigned internally to support a much wider variety of monitor sizes and weights while maintaining the effortless movement that Humanscale products are known for. Rather than relying on complicated adjustment mechanisms, the monitor arms use carefully engineered physics-based movement, allowing users to reposition their screens with a simple touch.

The goal is straightforward: encourage healthier posture by enabling workers to position their displays exactly where they need them. This helps reduce neck, shoulder and back strain caused by poorly positioned monitors, while also encouraging natural movement throughout the working day.

Beyond the ergonomic benefits, the M/Class range also helps businesses maximise valuable desk space. By lifting monitors off the desktop, users gain a cleaner, less cluttered working environment that can improve organisation and concentration.

A standout feature is Humanscale's patented M/Connect® Split Dock Technology. This cleverly transforms the monitor arm into a workstation connectivity hub, providing convenient access to USB, charging and audio ports while concealing static cables beneath the desk. The result is a tidier workspace that's easier for employees to use and simpler for IT teams to manage.

The updated range also introduces several practical improvements, including significantly increased weight capacity, enhanced cable management, compatibility with keyboard applications and a stylish new all-white finish. The strengthened internal construction features redesigned linkages, reinforced castings and a new mechanical spring system to improve durability and long-term reliability.

The design has already received international recognition, winning a prestigious Red Dot Award for its combination of elegant aesthetics and user-centred functionality. The award highlights the growing importance of products that adapt to people rather than forcing people to adapt to technology.

Sustainability remains central to Humanscale's philosophy. The company is the only major commercial furniture manufacturer in the United States to achieve B Corp certification and continues to pursue climate-positive manufacturing and the development of products that make use of recycled and upcycled materials, including ocean plastics.

With operations in over 55 countries, Humanscale continues to demonstrate that thoughtful workplace design can deliver benefits for businesses, employees and the environment alike. As organisations rethink office spaces for the future, ergonomic innovations such as the new M/Class range show that even everyday office equipment can play an important role in improving wellbeing, efficiency and long-term sustainability.

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London Workers Defy Tube Strikes as Office Attendance Remains Strong

New data reveals 83% of London office workers still attended work during recent Tube strikes, with cycling and flexible commuting helping businesses stay productive.

When London’s latest Underground strikes were announced, many businesses braced themselves for empty offices, disrupted meetings and a major dip in productivity.

But according to new workplace data, Londoners had other ideas.

Research from workplace meals provider Feedr reveals over 83% of office workers still made it into the workplace and ordered lunch as normal during the recent strike week. That's a surprisingly strong attendance rate and a significant improvement on the September 2025 Tube strikes, when office attendance fell to 77%.

The findings suggest that London's workforce is becoming increasingly resilient, adapting quickly to transport disruption rather than simply staying at home.

Feedr's unique data provides a reliable snapshot of office attendance because employees only use its Cloud Canteen meal ordering service when they are physically present in the workplace. In other words, lunch orders offer a real-time picture of who's actually sitting at their desk.

While strike days still caused a noticeable dip, the overall picture was far more positive than many employers expected.

One of the biggest reasons appears to be changing commuting habits.

As Tube services were disrupted, many workers turned to alternative forms of transport, particularly cycling. Data from bike-sharing subscription platform CycleSaver showed a remarkable 200% increase in applications for smaller subscription minute bundles during the April 2026 strike period. The company also reported an 80% increase in new subscriptions compared to the previous month.

The figures highlight a growing trend towards multi-modal commuting, where workers combine cycling, walking, buses and other transport options to avoid relying solely on the Underground.

Katie Fenton, Managing Director of Feedr, believes London has become far better at adapting to disruption. She told That's Business: "We expected Tube strikes to hit much harder than they did," she said. "What the data actually shows is a city that's learned to flex around disruption. The workforce is becoming more adaptable."

CycleSaver founder Dino Bertolis agrees, pointing to shared city bikes as a practical solution for modern commuters. "Shared city bikes are giving Londoners a genuine, flexible alternative to the London Underground," he explained. to us. 

"The more employees have access to schemes like CycleSaver, the less dependent they become on any single mode of transport."

The findings also reveal an important lesson for employers. Companies that invest in workplace perks such as quality catering, subsidised lunches and cycling initiatives appear to be more successful at encouraging employees into the office, even when travel becomes challenging.

As hybrid working continues to evolve, businesses may be discovering that flexibility, convenience and a positive workplace experience are becoming powerful tools for maintaining attendance during unexpected disruptions.

For London's workforce, it seems the days of transport strikes bringing the city to a standstill may be fading into the distance.