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Must-have office supplies for productivity

By jjohnson February 12, 2022

Having the right office supplies on hand can help avert issues and increase employee productivity. These ‘must have’ supplies are more than just pen and paper. Keeping these items on hand can help us out of the unusual binds we may face in our day to day work. Some of these may be obvious, but others will be less likely, yet all are important to make sure we are ready for anything.

Here are some great ideas to fully outfit our office supply closet.

Now we can totally outfit our office supply shelves for every eventuality. This can give us peace of mind and go a long way to heading off potential trouble as well as improving productivity.

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Unique gift exchange ideas for the office party

Office gift exchanges can be intimidating at times - particularly if you're in a new position, or at a new company. While we all enjoy giving gifts, there's no denying that a certain amount of stress can accompany the gift shopping process. It can be hard to know what to get a coworker - harder still if the gift exchange is one where the recipient isn't set and the gift must be suitable for any coworker who happens to pick it during your party game of choice. We've put together this helpful guide of unexpected items that can fill a need, spark creativity, or simply make their day-to-day easier.

No matter who ends up taking home the gift you brought to the office gift exchange, you want to make sure it's something that they'll be happy to receive. Haven't we all come away from a work party or function with a prize or gift we weren't sure what to do with, only to donate or sell it later? We're confident that any of these gifts would be a great choice, from gadgets to entertain and spark creativity to more practical items that will help to make their lives outside of the office run more smoothly, you can be sure your contribution will be unique and appreciated.

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Useful items to have around the workplace

Is your office space in need of a fast-charging, durable USB charger capable of supporting standard and newer devices? Are you looking for simple ways to add lights and music to set the tone for your next company party or gathering? Keep the health and safety of employees in check with a high-quality forehead thermometer, and treat elbow pain with a comfortable, well-made muscle release wrap. Have a heavy-duty generator power cord on standby for potential power failures or work trips. Here are five great items to have around the workplace.

These items will be perfect additions to any workplace. They will ensure that devices remain fully charged, create the right ambiance for any social work setting, bring the health and safety of employees front and center, minimize pain, and provide power in unexpected situations. Not only will your workplace be equipped with products that are useful for daily tasks at the office, but they will aid in entertainment for work gatherings and have you prepared should a power emergency arise.

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Spice up the office breakroom with these items

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An office breakroom is more than a place for employees to grab a cup of coffee. The best breakrooms offer a little bit of an oasis from the office stress, so that employees can take some time for themselves, enjoy food or drink, and then go back to work in a more productive and energized way. If a business sets up the breakroom right, it can lead to better employee satisfaction and productivity.

To truly give employees a break, consider making your breakroom more cozy and like home. These products can easily up the decor a touch to bring that homey feel, and at the same time they have the functionality to protect the floors and tables from spills. A couple of storage containers can help too, so we added some of those to the list as well. With these items, the breakroom can be a better place to eat a snack and then feel invigorated to get back to work.