New Year, New Office
As we enter the New Year we often focus on personal goals and resolutions. We think of ways to better our health and ourselves and strive to achieve these goals. However, these goals typically focus on personal health and well being and we often overlook how we can become better professionals in the years to come.
Being Efficient
The key to being a successful professional is to be effective, efficient, and exceptional. There are many ways to accomplish these goals, but we often think about what we are doing instead of the setting around us. Becoming more effective and efficient might not be about what we are doing but about the tools around us. The new year is a great time to assess whether our offices and workspaces work for what we need. The way we conduct business has changed drastically over the last several decades, has your desk? The basic desk was designed years ago long before the emergence of the digital age. They have large work surfaces for using pen and paper. It is easy to put a computer on the desk and make things work but it might not be the most efficient use of space. Additionally, desks were originally designed to sit while working. The idea of standing at times is a newer concept in the office. There are plenty of products that are designed to modernize an older desk. Some are simple in nature such as changing a grommet hole into a mount for a computer monitor to free up workspace on the desks worksurface. Other holders hook to the desk to give you the option to raise your computer up so you can stand while working. Finally, if neither option works for you, there are many modern desks styles available to upgrade your office. The new year is a great time to spend a few minutes thinking about your workspace and decide if it works for you or needs an upgrade.
Comfort is Key
Do you find yourself uncomfortable while at work? Is it a distraction and does it hamper your productivity? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, it is time to think about upgrading your chair. Some of us just use the chair we are given, some of us buy based on aesthetics, and some of us buy based on price. However, most people think any chair can do the job and this can lead to a drop in productivity. If you are constantly shifting or moving around, you are not comfortable, and this discomfort will affect your focus. Most of us do not think about the features of a chair when we buy them, many of us do not understand how office chairs work. There are several key aspects of any office chair. The first is the chairs mechanism. This is the device that controls how the chair moves. Some just tilt back and forth and go up and down, while others adjust automatically based on your movements to ensure comfort. Next, we must think about textiles. The upholstery on a chair does matter. Some people like leather while others prefer the feeling of basic fabrics. There is no right or wrong upholstery choice, it’s about what you are comfortable with. Finally, we must consider what a chair is meant for. A basic inexpensive chair works well in conference room settings or communal work areas where people will only be using them temporarily. When picking a chair for your main office make sure to get one designed with better adjustability features and meant for the tasks you will be performing. Make sure it is commercial grade and built for all day use.
Accessories
Is your desk and office always full of clutter? If the answer is yes, you need some better office accessories. Things like lateral file cabinets and bookshelves can make a huge difference in any workspace. These furniture pieces give you a place to store documents, personal belongings, and even have places that you can put personal items to help make your office feel more like home. Additionally, there are tons of sizes and shapes available to fit your individual office needs. Now is a great time to look around your space and see if you need a basic bookshelf, file, or even corner unit to help keep things organized. Additionally, now is also a good time to assess if your desk needs some accessorizing as well. Sometimes adding a small desktop organizer or small keyboard trey can make a huge difference in keeping your workspace clean.
As we enter the New Year, we should think about how to be the best version of ourselves personally and professionally. Think about what gets in the way of productivity and brainstorm ways to make improvements. If you are unsure how to upgrade your office or workspace look around our website for ideas www.furniturewholesalers.com or feel free to email us at sales@furniturewholesalers.com with any questions or suggestions.