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The best hybrid working essentials to buy asap
Whether you're WFH or in the office
The future of work is up in the air at the minute, as it has been for the last two years. Do we work from home full time, or do we go back to the old days and commute to the office Monday to Friday?
And while many companies are still toying with the idea of hybrid working - WFH for a few days and popping your head in at HQ for the rest of the week, employers and employees are still trying to find the best balance - both for productivity and for mental health.
But while we're still very much in limbo and co-existing between the two, it's time we upped our game and invested in the very best hybrid working essentials to make work-life easier. From drawer organisers to tidy desks, here's the lowdown on 10 of the best products right now.
OK, if WFH is going to be the real deal for the foreseeable, we can't be resting our laptops on our knees or propping ourselves up in bed forever.
For both physical and mental health, it's important we have a dedicated workspace in order to divide work and home life. Folding desks are a great idea, as if you're short on space, you can set it up somewhere comfortable during the day and put it away once your work day has ended.
They're also great during the summer months, as you can set up a station outside and catch those rays as you work.
Whether you're a visual person or an organised person, wall racks can be really beneficial when you're working from home. From clipping to-do lists where you can see them and ticking them off when you're done, to saving precious desk space, you'll find that your home work-life becomes much more productive and effective.
Many people also clip pictures of friends and family up on them, just like you would in an office to make the workspace feel more familiar and comfortable.
Draw organisers are ideal for optimum, well, organisation. If you're missing the office and the amenities that come with it, you'll want to invest in one of these storage products - it will change your WFH life. Trust.
Whether it's to keep stationary separate or store important documents, you'll be able to work with everything in order, and know where everything is.
How many times have you picked up a pen, used it, put it down, and for the life you not be able to remember where you left it?
A common occurrence in many of our lives, it can be the most frustrating thing in the world, especially if you want to quickly note something down.
This being said, investing in a pen pot will literally take this stress away, and you'll be able to jot notes down in Zoom meetings until your heart is content. (That is if you remember to put your pens back in the pen pot.) But that's for another day.
If you're looking at your screen for most of the day, you're going to want to make sure you're as comfortable as possible, right? Cue the desk monitor stand. Not only do they help to reduce neck strain and pain, but they also raise your screen to a more ergonomic and appropriate height. Great for those constant video calls and great for making your desk look a little more profesh, too.
Double up with your monitor stand and invest in a keyboard tray. If you're short on space, and don't want your clunky keyboard taking up valuable room, we thoroughly recommend grabbing one of these babies. Easily assembled, they slide in and out, meaning it can be out of sight and out of mind after a long day at the home office.
Storage caddies don't just have to be for cosmetics, they can also come in handy for office storage. Whether it's documents, books, or stationary you need a home for, you can designate each level to certain home office essentials.
They also look really neat and tidy, too.
Lighting is really important when you spend all day working at a desk. It makes tasks easier, reduces headaches and eye fatigue, and can actually improve your overall mood.
You should especially make sure you have a good quality office lamp that has minimal shadows and glares in the winter months. As when it begins to get darker quicker, the more you'll have to strain your eyes.
There are so many stylish models out there, too, so you can incorporate your own tastes to make your desk space feel comfortable.
We all know that WFH makes going to the gym a lot harder, especially in the winter. And if you're someone who struggles to make that evening jog, and instead curls up on the sofa for a Netflix binge, (we are all guilty) why not combine your work day with some exercise? That way, you'll won't feel as bad about clocking off at 5.30 and starting the new series of Euphoria. Rue, you got this.
Bose Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
If you're WFH in a house share, it can sometimes be quite hard to find some quiet time. And if your work requires constant meetings, or you need space to concentrate, productivity can be a bit of a headache. But if you add some wireless noise cancelling headphones into the mix, you'll be able to drown out the sounds and get down to business properly.
Logitech Pop Keys, Daydream
Instead of letting a laptop ruin your posture, how about investing in a proper keyboard, with pop keys that feel nice under your fingers?
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