2020 has seen many changes across the UK to the way people run their daily lives as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. For office workers, there has been a huge increase in working from home, as businesses abide by guidelines set out by the Government. Generally, feelings about working from home are relatively mixed, with some workers loving the additional time in the day saved by not having to commute and others missing the social environment of the office. This is not the first time staff members have worked from home though, with some staff working regularly from a home office and others just temporarily. This recent shift for a mass switch to people working from home, indefinitely for many, means there have been some big adjustments that have been made by individuals and businesses across the country.
If you are someone that has had to make the shift to working from home, or you’re a business owner with staff that are working remotely, this is the article for you! We’re sharing our top four technology gadgets to improve the working from home experience. Interested? Keep reading to find out more.
When working remotely, communication with your team is key. It’s very likely that over the past few months, you have used apps like Zoom, Slack, Teams and Skype more than ever before and been part of a lot more work calls than in the past. Headphones are a great piece of technology to implement for these calls in a home environment. Whether you are just looking to not disturb your family or housemates with your colleagues voices in team meetings, or whether you want to reduce the feedback sound from your speakers, headphones are fantastic for working from home. They’re also great to let you listen to music whilst you work throughout the day without disturbing anyone around you.
Another one for your home desk: a wireless charger. Keep your smartphone charged and ready to go without cluttering your workspace with even more wires. These can often double up as phone stands to allow you to keep an eye on your notifications without needing to pick your phone up constantly. Compatible with most of the latest smartphone models, these are excellent gadgets when working from home.
If you prefer not to work at the same place each day and instead prefer to hot desk around your home and garden, a portable charger will be your best friend. Here at Flash UK, we offer practical and reliable power banks that you can customise with your company’s branding. All our models and slimline yet sturdy and available in a range of colours. Branding can be engraved, printed or embossed, depending on your chosen model.
Last but not least, and also available from us here at Flash UK: branded USB sticks. These little devices are perfect for staff that switch between machines regularly or for providing a backup for various files and folders. Available in a range of styles, designs, colours and materials, we’re sure we have the perfect branded memory stick for you and your requirements. Browse our full range of custom USBs.
Technology has helped society advance in so many ways and as we switch to this new way of working – perhaps for the long term or just temporarily – we should make the most of it. This article shares just the top four gadgets for home working, but there are so many fantastic bits of technology out there that can assist you during this time.
To find out more about our branded USBs and power banks, please get in touch with us today via our contact us page or by calling us on 01896 750536. Our friendly team will be more than happy to assist you and discuss your requirements to help you find the best solution for you.
