Fira-International Ltd has appointed Jim Taylour as its new Head of Ergonomics.
A Chartered Ergonomist with more than 35 years' experience in the office and education furniture sectors, Jim has held senior roles with leading organisations including Gordon Russell, Giroflex and Orangebox.
Widely recognised for his expertise in workplace wellbeing, inclusion and hybrid working, Jim has published numerous papers on ergonomics and currently chairs the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors' Workplace Ergonomics Special Interest Group.
In his new role, Jim will support clients across all aspects of ergonomics, from product design and development through to final assessment, helping manufacturers and designers create products that deliver comfort, performance and user wellbeing.
Commenting on his appointment, Jim said:
"I'm delighted to be joining Fira-International and look forward to working with clients across the furniture sector, helping them develop products that meet the evolving needs of users."
Jim succeeds Claire Clark, who leaves Fira-International after nine years. The company thanks Claire for her significant contribution to the development of its ergonomics services and wishes her every success for the future.
