Top Workplace Upgrades for the New Year

December 1, 2023

 

Transitioning to a new year often presents new demands and challenges. The sooner you start to prepare for them, the better. One way to do this is to start the year strong by making sure everyone has an easy transition into 2024 with the latest smart office solutions.

From conference rooms to the front reception area, it’s easy to give the workplace a fresh look for the arrival of the new year with an array of bookshelves and storage cabinets to help keep backup supplies out of sight.

Next, go for ergonomic office chairs or stand-up desks to keep your team feeling their best for maximum productivity. To improve organization, consider investing in things like binders and a whiteboard for documents and brainstorming.

Think digital when making office upgrades. Replace dated equipment with devices that fit today’s needs, such as desk lamps with built-in phone chargers, tablets, and portable keyboards. Purchase a digital projector or wide TV screen to get more out of your meetings and presentations.

While you’re at it, take a look at your lighting — replacing old incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs can help you save money on electricity costs and provide broader lighting choices.

Finally, stock up on small essentials, such as scissors, staplers, and shipping supplies to make sure workers have everything they need to get the job done. Look to our product curations for hand-picked must-haves that can help you successfully run your business in 2024 and beyond.

Revamp Your Workstations

Use the new year as motivation to refurbish and redesign your office workstations. Look for desks and chairs that can adjust to the needs of each user, such as ergonomic options, along with those that add convenient storage units to make it easy for employees to keep their areas organized.

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Remote Work Ready

Whether your workplace is fully remote or has a hybrid office model, be prepared with the essential supplies needed to do your best work from anywhere.

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Welcome With Accessories

If you’re planning to bring new employees on board in the coming year, try keeping a small supply of desk accessories ready to help them set up their work areas. File trays, reading lamps, and drawer organizers are all great additions to any desk setup.

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Prepare Perfect Presentations

The right tools are key to creating a powerful business presentation, so have a supply of colorful binders, report covers, and file folders ready to go. Whether it’s an impromptu team meeting or an emergency executive review, your well-stocked supply can help make sure your team members have what they need to create stunning presentations.

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Dive Into Digital Storage

If your file room is overrun with paperwork-stuffed cabinets, it might be time to make a New Year’s resolution to go digital with your file storage. Invest in document scanners for the office so that everyone can scan their paperwork and save space.

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Collaborate in Color

Add some color to your office brainstorming sessions with colorful whiteboard markers. Adding fresh colors and a few new whiteboards or large paper pads can help inspire your office crew to collaborate on projects and get a fresh perspective on business challenges.

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Load Up on Office Supplies

If you’re like most office managers, you might have nightmares about running out of pens and other everyday supplies. Buy necessities in bulk at the beginning of the year to replenish your key items so your supply cabinet is fully stocked and ready for the year ahead.

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Keep Germs at Bay

Having the right tools to clean and disinfect the workspaces in your office can make it harder for germs to wreak havoc in the workplace. Keep plenty of hand sanitizer and wipes ready for a cleaner, happier office.

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Pack and Ship Like a Pro

Regardless of who you ship items to, having the right packing materials and envelopes is essential, especially in a fast-paced office environment. Keep plenty of business- and letter-size envelopes on hand for day-to-day mailing and a few boxes available for any last-minute shipping needs.

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