Optimizing Your Office Desk for Productivity

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Did you know that productivity can be directly related to the environment around us? If your environment is cluttered, clunky, or otherwise distracting, it can affect your productivity, making you distracted as well. Luckily, there are certain ways you can organize your office desks to make them help you be more productive—and there are options to match everyone’s work habits.

Tip #1: Organize and Declutter

No matter what kind of work habits you have, this one is a must. A cluttered, overbearing workspace can really drive you insane. Office desks should be organized, uncluttered, and give you ample space to work. You never know when you’ll need to dig through endless manila folders spread out in an array on your desk or to eat a meal there when you’re swamped. You’ll want a big, organized desk that gives you the freedom to do so.

Tip #2: Keep Everyday Items Where You Can Reach Them

Things like tissue, your coffee mug, pens and paper, your planner, etc., where you can easily reach them. This will make everything more fluid, increasing your productivity and making your workspace more comfortable.

Tip #3: Your Office Desk is Only as Good as Your Chair

If you really want to be comfortable and productive while working, you’ll need a good desk chair that fits your needs. A good desk chair will help with your posture, ensure you’re comfortable even when sitting for long periods of time, and can help increase blood flow, which can be out of whack when you site for a long time. You’ll want a chair that’s ergonomic and comfortable and while we’re at it, matches your office aesthetic.

Tip #4: Use Folders and Desk Organizers

The best way to stay on top of your tasks is to keep everything organized. Manila folders are one of the best ways to keep all of your documents organized. You can even take it a step further and use a desk organizer to keep all of your manila folders organized. You can organize them by importance, date, client name, or whatever it is you need to do in order to keep it together nicely.

Tip #5: Get the Right Desk for You

Whether you need a desk with a ton of drawer space, an l-shaped desk that provides lots of wiggle room, or everything in between, getting the right office desk for you is sure to improve your productivity. If you’re in the market for new office furniture, such as a new desk or chair, Indoff Commercial Interiors has options for you. Contact us today to learn more about what we have to offer!

Choosing the Right Office Desks

beautiful black walnut office desk with modern looking chairWhen you work in an office, your home base is your desk. This is where you make deals, create products, provide services, or whatever it is that you do is done. Office desks not only provide the foundation for your work area, but they also create a certain aesthetic for your office. If you have an open workspace for your employees, office desks set the tone for the atmosphere in your space, not to mention give your clients a sense of the type of company you are (if you bring clients into the office). So when you are deciding what type of desks you want for your company, you have a couple of things to consider. At Indoff Commercial Interiors, we have some tips to start off your search for the perfect office desks to suit your needs and aesthetic.

What Will Your Employees Be Doing On Those Office Desks?

It seems like an obvious question, but you’d be surprised how many employers don’t ask themselves this question.

Do they need a simple computer station?

Simple computer desks are ideal for industries whose work is exclusively on computers. This means that your employees will not be meeting clients, or your already have a room set aside for such meetings. These office desks provide space for necessary computing equipment and little else.

Do Your Employees Provide a Face to Face Service?

If your employees provide a face to face service, or meet with clients often, they probably need more room in order to be able to see their client and their computer at the same time. Larger desks can provide room to write, take notes, or keep important papers at hand when you need them.

Do your employees engage in creative design?

A worktable space would be more ideal than your standard computer office desk. These larger tables can accommodate computers, design space, and more. They are also typically higher in case your employee needs to be going back and forth between tables.

Other Things to Consider

How much room does their equipment need? Do they have personal printers you need to accommodate? These are all questions you need to ask yourself before committing to a certain style of office desk. In addition, you also want to consider options like standing desks to keep your employees happy and healthy. By promoting employee welfare, you will benefit from happier employees and higher productivity in turn.

Find the Office Desks You Need with Indoff Commercial Interiors

At Indoff Commercial Interiors, we specialize in providing quality office furniture for the El Paso area. We pride ourselves in keeping a variety of styles and materials so you can find exactly what you want to match your company’s goals and aesthetic. From office desks to office cubicles, your office will never look better with our help. Find out more about our services- contact us today!