101 Tips for Telecommuters—Successfully Manage Your Work, Team, Technology and Family

93. Which Chair to Buy (When You'd Really Rather Have a Recliner)

The closest thing to you (literally) when you telecommute is your chair. Since you might sometimes feel that you live in your office chair (and in a way, you do), invest in a superb one; you'll never regret it. In spite of an abundance of seldom-used chairs sprinkled throughout your home, don't be tempted to opt for convenience by grabbing one of these. And certainly don't target aesthetics among your primary criteria. How your chair looks in your office and integrates with your design scheme is fairly insignificant (unless winning decorating awards is a key objective) compared with the other features you should evaluate when buying a desk chair:

• Well-constructed and provides ...