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Have you ever struggled to find an important document or file when you needed it fast for a meeting or a client presentation? Forming the right organization habits can have a dramatic impact on productivity in your office. Workspaces can quickly become cluttered, which can take a toll on your focus or productivity. Organization is definitely an acquired skill. Some would even argue there is science behind it. However, there are organizational products that can help speed up your adoption of the skill. With the new year just around the corner, it’s a great time to reflect on how you and your team can get a bit more organized.
Featured Products: Coordinate™ Height Adjustable Base, Fuse™ Undermount Storage
Monday rolls around. You’re energized and recharged from a relaxing weekend. Your desk and work space are tidy and organized. But after a few busy, hectic days, the stacks of paper are piling up on your desk. The stacks are necessary and, of course, you know what they are, but the accumulation isn’t doing any favors for your productivity.
Does this scenario sound familiar? If so, you’re probably an archival organizer, but don’t fret. There are storage solutions to help! If you just need somewhere to store some of that clutter, Fuse™ personal storage may be the right solution. With several sizes and options, Fuse is a modern take on form and function. Plus, Fuse has optional cubbies to store things you need to access quickly and regularly. Looking for something a little more traditional? The Contain® series of storage is versatile and can be paired with a variety of HON desks and seating to create a custom look.
If stacks of papers and random office supplies cluttering your workstation sounds like a nightmare, you aren’t alone. And you might be more of an active organizer. Active organizers are more minimalist, preferring efficiency within the workspace. If you’ve scrolled through Pinterest or Instagram in search of workplace or home-office inspo, you’ve likely seen active storage in its theoretical form.
Active storage should simplify the workspace. Keep anything you don’t need throughout the work day (workout clothes, today’s lunch, or the New York Times) out of reach so you can focus on the tasks at hand.
Archival storage isn’t bad in its own right, but those who approach organization this way may be more prone to disorganization. Interestingly, Harvard Business Review found that “stress and emotional exhaustion cause workers to delay making decisions and to keep more material for all their ongoing tasks within easy reach.” In other words, stress begets archival storage, which begets mess. To combat this, make sure workers have a workstation like Voi®, which includes ample storage options for important records and the office supplies they use most.
In certain professions (think legal, accounting, medical), physical files may be required. Certain documentation must be available on hand. But without a proper system in place, things can get out of control rather quickly. Our Flagship or Contain collections offer just such a system for associates to quickly access important files, and can be combined with Storage islands to create centralized locations that double as collaboration zones for huddles and impromptu meetings.
Featured Products: Storage Islands, Mav™, Scramble™, and Contain®
Don’t confuse archival organization as cluttered and active storage as clean; instead, these methods could be a result of your line of work or the needs of your clients.
Whatever your personal storage style, we can help you improve upon it.
We admittedly love to talk shop about storage solutions. It’s an often overlooked element of the office, and as we’ve shown, being organized is a habit you must develop. It’s our goal to help you along the way.
Featured Product: Workwall
At HON, we design fresh and clever solutions to common workspace problems. We’ve developed organization solutions that balance both the simplicity of active storage with the detail required to manage archival storage. What if you could turn your workstation into a multipurpose productivity hub that keeps you organized?
It’s possible, with solutions like our dynamic, customizable, and easy-to-install Workwall. Workwall is designed to act as a “command central” for workers. It’s a tack zone solution that will upgrade any office and empower you to get organized, collaborate, and innovate.
On your quest for better organization, don’t overlook digital storage options. Better digital file management can let you focus your work area’s organization on the things that will get work done now —things like recent work files (relevant to a current project), notes or files for upcoming appointments, and anything you need in a moment’s notice.
Whatever organization style you prefer, you’ll love our workplace and storage solutions.
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