We get a lot of questions about productivity. Whether you are working from home or in an office, making your working environment optimal for productivity is key to a happy professional life.
I think that is why there is such a great response towards our desk inspirations pins on our office redesign board. This is the same for our posts on our MsCareerGirl instagram. Just like us, many out there understand the desire towards having that perfect work desk, and are currently building their own workspaces. (By the way, if you haven’t followed us on pinterest or instagram, just look us up! We are @MsCareerGirl on all networks!)
Since this is a topic that we often touch on, I think it would be better to put our top 3 most recent tips in one post, so that you can get ideas from our columnists easier. I’m also including some new tips below, so read on!
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1. Kayla Matthews shares in How to Have a Super Productive Office, that having the right furniture and accessories is everything to a home office. I agree. Just the other day I was looking for great office furniture and found some great stuff at Aram. I realized that the best ones to buy will always be the ones that prioritize function over style. Trends come and go, and your taste can change, but sturdy, well-built items will last if you invest in them.
“Your desk is base camp for your entire work day. Make sure you chose a desk that allows for enough surface space to spread out your work properly. You want to make sure that essential objects are within easy reach and you have enough drawers to organize your projects.”
2. I’ve also shared an old post where I mentioned that storage is everything. In Secrets of an Organized Office, I mentioned how organizing your files and items can come as a big help to everyone in the team.
Whatever option you go for, make sure you and your colleagues understand where everything is kept and introduce any changes to all staff members. Simple things such as labelling draws and plastic containers can also help so come up with a storage strategy and enjoy a more organised environment.
3. Alissa Trumbull says TIDY UP! No matter how gorgeous your desk looks, it will be of no use if it is messy and cluttered. Take the time to clean up after ever work day. Here’s something from her post, Sacred Space: How Your Work Enviornment Impacts Your Creativity
“In order for me to maintain productivity, at the end of each day, I make sure my desk is set back to neutral with my starting action items for tomorrow on a note stuck to my keyboard. This little list will get me going and to fuel my ideas for the rest of the next day.”
These were just some of the top tips we have on MCG. Make sure that you read through each one of them so you get more ideas. Do you have any more office design tips? Share it with us below!
