Home-Office-as-a-Service: How onyo Reinvents Safety, Ergonomics and Compliance for Remote Work

The renowned trade magazine "Der Facility Manager" dedicates its issue 7–8/2025 to the question of how companies can modernise occupational safety and health in the home office – and features onyo as an innovative solution provider with an in-depth article about our Home-Office-as-a-Service model.

You can find the full article on the magazine's website at www.facility-manager.de or directly as PDF download.

Home office is here to stay – and companies need to act

Hybrid work is now a permanent part of modern work models. Studies such as the Home Office Report from the University of Konstanz and international ifo analyses show: employees expect flexibility, and employers have to act in a talent-oriented way to stay competitive.

At the same time, one thing is clear: safety, ergonomics and health protection in the home office are by no means guaranteed everywhere. "Der Facility Manager" sums up the reality:

• Many employees work in a "grey area" beyond clear workplace regulations.
• Under the German Occupational Safety Act (ArbSchG), employers remain fully responsible – even at home.
• According to Dekra/forsa, 21% of employees already suffer from tension, especially back and headaches, due to inadequate home office workstations.

Why onyo is highlighted in "Der Facility Manager"

The article positions onyo as a service platform for professional home office equipment – and highlights four strengths:

1) Complete end-to-end model

Employees choose their equipment themselves via an integrable platform – ergonomic chair, height-adjustable desk, monitor and more. Delivery, setup and return are handled by onyo. (page 28)

2) Compliance and legal certainty for employers

onyo takes over the operational duties that overwhelm many HR and facility teams:

• Documentation of home office equipment
• Risk assessments
• Occupational safety instructions
• Evidence management for works councils, audits and employer obligations

Particularly relevant because employers remain fully responsible for occupational safety in the home office under ArbSchG. (page 25)

3) Ergonomics directly impact productivity

The article references clear data: ergonomically equipped workplaces reduce back complaints by a factor of 5.6, sustainably improving health and performance (page 25).

4) Home office helps tackle the skills shortage

According to an EY study, 50% of employees name flexibility as the most important factor when choosing an employer (page 23). Professional home office solutions therefore also strengthen employer branding.

Voice from the article

"We enable companies to support their employees in mobile working in a holistic and professional way – through equipment, compliance and well-being coordination."

— Jens Wöhrle, Managing Director onyo (page 28)

Conclusion: home office needs clear, compliant and ergonomic solutions

Home office is no longer a temporary fix. Companies that want to design hybrid work professionally need reliable standards for ergonomics, occupational safety and compliance. onyo shows how modern organisations can not only enable home office but make it healthy, efficient and compliant.

👉 Visit the magazine: www.facility-manager.de
👉 Article as PDF: DFM 2025-07 – onyo home office solution