Spring Clean Your Office With These Simple Restyling Tips

It’s that time of year again. Winter is finally over and the thought of new beginnings compels us to give our homes a clear out. Unfortunately, our workplaces often get overlooked during the spring cleaning season. Many of us spend more of our waking hours at work than we do at home, so why is it that we leave our offices to gather dust and fall into disarray? It is well known that a clean and tidy work environment can enhance productivity, lower stress levels and boost morale - so what are you waiting for? Now could be the perfect time to clear to clutter, jettison the junk and give your workplace a new lease of life. Here are some simple restyling tips to help you spring clean your office. Invest in extra storage If your workspace is scattered with papers, stationery and other supplies, chances are you’re in need of some additional storage. To prevent your office from descending into chaos, invest in shelving systems, under desk pedestals, filing cabinets and bookcases. Not only can having plenty of storage help you to keep your work surfaces orderly, but it can also lessen the amount of distractions and increase your performance. Remember, your workstation should only contain essential items, such as a computer, keyboard, phone, a few pens and a notepad. Anything that is not needed on a daily basis can be stored away in an appropriate place. Use desk tidies Let’s face it, we’re all guilty of letting our work areas get messy and disorganised from time to time. However, an untidy desk can be more damaging than you realise. Not only can a cluttered workspace be demotivating, but it can also lead to increased stress levels and reduced productivity. With that in mind, it’s a good idea to take advantage of the range of desk tidies available to give all of your supplies a home. This way, you’ll know exactly where your most used items are and you’ll spend less time shuffling things around trying to find the supplies you need. Before you leave at the end of the day, do a quick tidy up so you can start the next day with a clear desk. Revamp your filing system Unfortunately, the paperless office is still a long way off. Despite the increasing use of cloud computing and other internet-based storage solutions, most office workers deal with a large number documents and folders on a daily basis. As part of your spring clean, take the time to purge your papers and get rid of anything that isn’t important, and set up a filing system for the things you want to keep. To organise your workload, it’s a good idea to have a system that includes ‘to-do’, ‘in progress’ and ‘finished’ sections. Colour coding and labelling your files is also a great way to make it easier to locate the things you need and to prioritise your work. Make sure there are enough bins and recycling containers If you’re desk is constantly cluttered with notes, empty take-out coffee cups and leftovers from yesterday’s lunch, it may be wise to invest in some more bins. To keep your rubbish where it should be, be ruthless and establish what in your workspace is important and what can be thrown away. Make sure each desk has its own bin, and provide easily accessible recycling bins for communal use. As well as helping to keep clutter under control, this is important for your firm’s green credentials. Establish work zones To make your workspace the well oiled machine it should be, you may want to consider establishing work zones for different activities. For example, as well as having a designated space for your computer, it can be useful to create areas to carry out other tasks, such as printing and filing. This can easily be achieved by using office screens and room dividers. Having specified work zones will help you to use the space you have far more efficiently in the future. Use drawer dividers We’ve all got a drawer we use to keep odds and ends out of our sight. Over time, these storage solutions can become so messy that you aren’t even sure what is in them anymore. To keep all of your rubber bands, paperclips and other knickknacks in order, it can help to use drawer dividers with separate compartments for your equipment. It’s also a good idea to go through your drawers every couple of months and clear out anything that is out of place or is no longer being used. Add a coat rack and hooks Are you currently using the back of your chair as a coat hanger? Do your colleagues have to keep stepping over your bag to get to their desks? Coats, bags, hats and umbrellas can quickly make office spaces feel chaotic if they don’t have an appointed storage space, especially if you’re working in a small area. Keep your outerwear and personal items out of the way by investing in coat racks or hanging hooks on the back of doors. Give your walls a fresh lick of paint Spring offers the perfect chance to give your office a facelift with a fresh lick of paint. If your walls are looking grubby and scuffed, or you simply want to inject some vibrancy into your workplace, why not overhaul your decor? You’ll be surprised at how much a fresh colour scheme can transform the look and feel of a room and lift everyone’s spirits. There’s no denying that staying tidy and organised at work can be a challenge. However, by giving spring cleaning tips like these a try, you should be able to make a real difference to your office. While it might seem like a lot of work initially, the results will be worth it in the end and you can reap the rewards of a happier, more productive office. For more ideas on how to restyle your office this spring, take a look at the range of office furniture products on our website.

April 26, 2016 | View: 398 | Categories: ROOT