Increase productivity with office supplies

Increasing productivity is on every fiscally savvy manager's to-do list. How can an organization - from small businesses to large corporations - creatively increase productivity? One easy measure is through an organized work station. Not only do employees become more organized, they will be more comfortable, and most importantly, more productive. Well-stocked desktops, drawers, and supply cabinets maximize productivity too. Here are some more tips to help you increase productivity...

Let the employees choose their preferred office supplies. Review Office Supply Hut's variety of options. Create a supply requisition form with pre-approved office supply options. Giving an employee a choice is a small way to indicate that management values the employee and trusts the employee to select the appropriate tools for their job. For example, one department or employee might need more variety of binder clips to keep documents organized and categorized for efficient reference.

As part of the new-employee orientation, let the training manager or human resources representative recommend how the employee can organize their personal stash of office supplies in an efficient manner. Organizing their supplies into those that are used frequently throughout the day, occasionally used more than once a week, and rarely used will increase productivity. This also helps reduce employee stress that is attributed to not having necessary tools for the job within convenient access.

Help employees organize their workstation with these three pro tips.

1. Supplies that are used frequently throughout the day should be easily accessible. The best placement is on the desktop within arm's reach. A quality desk organizer can help prevent a cluttered desk. Clutter is both visually unappealing and can reduce productivity.

2. Office supplies that are used occasionally can be stored in a desk drawer. This is a great place for a spare roll of tape, staples, and other supplies the employee will need on a weekly basis.

3. Employees may have seasonal or monthly projects that require rarely used office supplies. These items are best stored in an office supply closet or cabinet. To prevent using the last of a rarely used office supply and creating a work emergency, be sure to label this supply closet. When employees notice an empty space, they can reorder based on the space's label.

At Office Supply Hut, we want to supply your business with the office supplies and productivity tools you need for your business to thrive.