14 Apr
Expert advice

Stay safe and work from home!

YOUR HOME SETUP

There are key things to bear in mind while working when organizing your workspace.

-Be conscious about your seating. Your back will never forgive you for using a dining chair! Good chairs should support your back while allowing you to adjust your seat height.


-The work surface of your desk should be stable and not wobbly. A good desk should be designed in such a way to allow for mobility. Lastly if your budget allows, look into good quality height adjustable desks to allow better posture especially at home.


-Minimize clutter by having cabinets to put away unnecessary items on your desk, as studies have shown most people find clutter to be distracting hence a negative impact on productivity.

TIPS TO EFFECTIVELY WORK FROM HOME

-Get up! Dress up! Show up! – have a regular sleeping routine that ensures you wake up energized and motivated. Also, wear something different to what you slept in and avoid working in your bedroom, this creates a mental shift from ‘rest time’ to ‘work time’. You can even wear your work attire!


-Have predefined work hours to help your family get used to the hours when you’re available to spend time with them and when you’re not. If you’re having trouble focusing on tasks online without getting sidetracked, you may consider downloading apps or browser plugins that may help minimize that.


-Beat procrastination! Clearly map out your day to help to get tasks done and preventing being sidetracked.

YOUR HEALTH

-Sleep is directly proportional to productivity. Sleeping better at night can help you feel more energized during the day and can help you accomplish tasks more effectively.


-Fitness – short of there being a lockdown at time of writing this, it’s essential to get out in nature and go for a run or walk whilst practicing social distancing. A daily dose of Vitamin D will do your immunity good. You can also stay active in your home by doing home exercises.


-Nutrition – In order to keep your system in check, it’s important to have a well-balanced diet and there are plenty of resources to help you out. Key tip is to plan your meals in advance, perhapswhen planning your work commitments.

Quick tips on working from home

Always ensure that your work area has enough lighting. In addition to that, try to find an area of your house that has minimum distractions. Keep a routine and most importantly, get some sun.

How to be more productive working from home

Being productive is a function of will power, however there is a lot you can do. For example, ensure your diet is healthy, try to exercise and cut back on smart phone time

15 Jan
Expert advice

5 simple office accessories you are missing in your office

Just like home, its equally important to accessorize your work space to give it a personal touch and make it look attractive.

There are lots of accessories you can add to your work space for aesthetic purposes, but, i will focus on accessories that can improve your productivity at the office.

1. CPU Holder

As the name suggest, it holds your computer CPU instead of placing it on the floor or on the desk.

CPU holder saves on space which can be used for other purposes.

We stock two types of CPU holders.

  1. Attached to your desk – This holder is attached below your desk.(Pictured Below)
  2. A Simple CPU trolley – This is a much simpler solution where you place your CPU on a mobile trolley, on the floor.
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Metallic CPU Holder – Attached to the desk

2. Foot Stool

Poor seating position negatively impact your body particularly the back and legs which can reduce your productivity.

A foot stool provides significant ergonomic benefit. It eases leg problems and lessen lower back issues

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3. Paper tray

This simple office accessory helps organize documents on your work desk. It saves you time that you might spend looking for documents and help prioritize your work.

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4. Coat Hanger

Most workers place their coats behind their seats and lean on as they work, while others place them inside the filing drawers which end up creasing or causing tear to the garments.

Coat hanger will help hold your coat safely until you need it.

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5. Cable management spine

This accessory keeps all your cables well organized at your work area, leaving it more presentable and help avoid accidents.

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Cable Management spine

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