Abstract:

The aim of the article is to present ergonomics as an innovative path to organize and manage work. The research method used was an internet survey and snapshot observation. The research included two small enterprises from the area of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship. The organizations operate in the same industry and carry out tasks that are their key business area in a similar way. As a result of the survey, it was possible to create a comparative analysis showing how the work environment is shaped in two companies with the same business profile. The first company implemented low-budget ergonomic solutions, while the second company has been working in unchanged working conditions for many years. The results of the research show how an ergonomic approach to the management of organizations and human capital affects the achievement of economic and social benefits in the workplace.