12 Great Uses For A Label Machine

Posted on May 20, 2020 by OfficePlus

A label machine is not just for super-organized, anti-clutter fanatics. There are so many uses for a label machine in the office, here are some ideas you can start right away!

1. Learn a new language

Label common items with its name in the language you would like to learn. Seeing the words daily will help you to learn that new language in no time!

2. Identify personal belongings

Stapler always go missing? Someone always using your mug? Put your name on it with a label so everyone knows it’s yours!

3. Binder Clips

Keep your paper documents neat and tidy by grouping like documents with a binder clip. Label the binder clip so you know what types of documents are in that pile. You can also pre-label binder clips and use them to indicate action items like “Please Sign” or “To File”.

4. Signs in the office

Create a neat and simplistic label for you inbox and outbox. You can also use labels to post subtle reminder messages, like the long-standing struggle to not leave dishes in the sink!

5. Organize your breakroom

Indicate where dishes, cups and cutlery should go so that evertyhing is put back in its proper place.

6. Cords & Cables

Ever reach behind your computer or TV and are overwhelmed with the number of cords back there, and finding the one you need seems like a daunting task? Eliminate the confusion by labelling each cord or cable with its function and quickly locate the one you’re looking for.

7. File Folders

Title your file folders neatly and legibly by using a label. This also creates a nice uniform look to your files, and you can take your efficiency even further by using various colours of label tape to identify types of files. For example, all personnel files can be pink while invoices could be in yellow.

8. Inventory Management

Create a label for each item in your supplies cabinet and not only will people be able to quickly locate what they are looking for, but you’ll also quickly be able to identify which supplies are running low and need to be ordered.

9. Binders

Quickly identify which binder you’re looking for and create a uniform appearance with the use of a label on the spine. Using various colours of label tape is also an excellent way to keep organized.

10. Flash Drives

Never have to wonder again what is on that flash drive by labelling it. This also helps to reduce security risk by no longer having to plug in an unknown flash drive to determine what is on it.

11. Name Badge

Create a name badge quickly by using a label machine. This works particularly well in creating guest badges for the office.

12. Storage Boxes

Never again have to guess what’s in that storage box, and need to pull it down in order to see what’s in it when you use labels on the outside!

What Makes Administrative Professionals So Amazing? [Video]

Posted on April 21, 2020 by OfficePlus

Administrative professionals are the first and last point of contact at many companies. For clients, they make or break first impressions. For co-workers, they are often the go-to source when things need fixing. They work hard for everyone at the office, and for that they deserve all the praise in the world.

Administrative Professionals Day

Too often, that praise doesn’t come. We take our administrative professionals for granted because they do the job so well and, as they say, the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

At this time of year, we honour our administrators with a day of praise and recognition. But, what about a little insight? What makes administrative professionals so amazing?

According the the Harvard Business Review, good administrators master three areas: personal, technical and conceptual.

Administrators are the first to receive praise from clients and co-workers alike. The reason? They boast great interpersonal skills.
You don’t have to be a techy to win this category. Why is it that the fax machine never works for me, but always for the office administrator?
Administrators see the big picture. They know how different sections of the company work together to form the whole.

Know any great administrative professionals? Make sure you thank them with the video below:

What does Earth Day mean to you?

Posted on April 19, 2020 by OfficePlus

Earth Day is observed on April 22nd of every year. Most of us usually take the day to turn off or reduce all of our electronics and energy consumption appliances in order to reduce energy consumption. But Earth Day is much more than a one-day, week or month event of the year.

What does Earth Day mean to you?

Earth Day is intended to shift our consumption habits to become more sustainable all year round. From electricity usage to proper waste and recycling disposal. If you’re a regular reader of our blog you will recall our Earth Day statistics infographic covering some eye-opening environmental facts. While we are moving towards more sustainable practices there is more each of us can do, both as individuals and organizations.

That is exactly what Earth Day means to us…

A Reminder

To always be mindful of our waste, pollution and excessive energy consumption.

Drive to work every day? Try carpooling or taking public transit once or twice a week.

Use a lot of electronics? Plug them into energy-saving power outlets to conserve electricity when they’re idle.

Do you recycle? According to the infographic mentioned above, only 25% of paper was recycled in Canada in 2014. Make sure that all of your recyclable items are sorted properly. Batteries, paper, electronics, etc.

A Starting Point

While certain actions towards reducing our carbon footprint are straight forward, others require more knowledge or resources. How to recycle old computers and cell phones? Difference between incandescent, fluorescent and LED light bulbs?

Fortunately Earth Day Canada has developed a great web domain full of content suited for all walks of life: employees, kids, organizations and green conscientious individuals.

It takes effort to become eco-friendly all year round, but the effort is well worth it.

A Global Effort

Earth Day is recognized by over 190 countries world-wide. It illustrates the importance we need to place on preserving our planet. Whether we reside in a fully developed economy or a newly emerging one, steps can be taken to ensure a more ecological approach to an ever increasing global population.

Global Earth Day

Working together has never been of more importance and the sooner each individual or organization makes a positive change, the sooner our collective efforts will start to yield positive results.