Top 5 Essential Office Supplies

Aside from the basic stationery resources; pens, pencils and paper there are a range of office supplies available which serve many different purposes. Some are to assist productivity and others are to lighten the mood. Some can also improve communication between colleagues in the office and ensure important messages are easily accessible to different people.

Display board/ notice board

Display and notice boards are an excellent means of communication between certain groups of office workers. They can be easily assembled using a glue gun and allow for notices to be pinned to them. Company news and progress can be displayed on them along with targets and achievements. They can also be used as a community board, alerting employees of future charity events and job opportunities.

Appropriate use: They are extremely convenient for larger firms whose employees' may not all be in the same office at the same time.

Inappropriate use: Display boards and colleagues should be treated with respect, pinning a picture of you baring your behind at the Christmas party is something your colleagues could probably live without.

Post-it notes

Sticky notes are another convenient method of communication between few individuals rather than a large group or department. They're very handy for jotting contact details down on and reminding yourself or others of an important task that needs finishing. The adhesive which is created using glue sticks makes them easy to stick anywhere.

Appropriate use: Giving your colleague details of someone they need to contact, along with a reminder.

Inappropriate use: Writing your phone number and sticking it in various places around the office in a desperate bid to get yourself a date isn't attractive. Writing "hottie" as the name of contact won't help either.

Desktop friends

For those who have made themselves increasingly unpopular over the years a desktop friend may be the last resort of social interaction. Placing a soft toy or action hero on your desk can make your work space feel more personal.

Appropriate use: Having a superhero on desk will make you feel invincible and ready to tackle any workload.

Inappropriate use: A blow-up doll will probably result in a letter of dismissal heading your way.

Water cooler

Although water coolers may appear to function solely as a meeting point for gossip queens, drinking water throughout the day can improve productivity levels and brain function. Staring at a computer screen all day can result in mid-afternoon headaches, keeping replenished on water can help to keep you hydrated and reduce headaches.

Appropriate use: Replenishing water supplies to remain hydrated, they're also a great excuse to stretch your legs.

Inappropriate use: "Accidentally" spilling a glass of water over female colleagues so their top becomes translucent. You will be deemed as the office creep.

Kettle

Productivity levels wouldn't be the same without regular caffeine fixes. You may notice employee numbers will diminish without the presence of a kettle; it's definitely one of the most essential office products.

Appropriate use: Making a cheeky pot noodle when the canteen is a few too many strides away.

Inappropriate use: Overfilling the kettle so it overflows onto a plug socket in an attempt to be sent home for the day. You may end up footing the repairman's bill.

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Written by Stephanie Staszko on behalf of Glue Guns Direct http://www.gluegunsdirect.com/ and DG Office Supplies http://www.officesuppliesinfo.co.uk/index.php/402/top-5-essential-office-supplies/

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