It’s no secret that COVID-19 has caused a massive spike in the number of employees working from home. But even before the virus arrived, companies were allowing more and more employees to work remotely due to the convenience and cost-savings it provides.
Despite the many documented benefits of working from home, one challenging aspect is keeping employees engaged in your company’s culture when they don’t see their co-workers in person regularly.
One way around this problem is to bring your brand to your employees’ home office. By offering branded work essentials, you can make your logo a critical part of your remote employee’s workday. These gifts show appreciation for your remote workforce, which increases motivation, productivity, and loyalty.
Below are several ideas for customized office essentials for work-from-home setups.
Essential Office Supplies for Work
Working from home requires the same supplies you’d if you went into the office every day. By providing your remote workers with branded pens, pencils, notebooks, and other work essentials, you let them know they’re as valued as any in-office staff.
If you’re already ordering personalized work essentials for the office anyway, create “care packages” for your at-home workers. These packages might start with a set of Javalina Executive Pens, pencils, and a couple of erasers.
Notebooks for the Home Office
While most home office setups focus on desktop computers or laptops, your employee still needs somewhere to jot down notes and brainstorm ideas. A customized notebook is perfect for recording sudden ideas and inspirations and looks great on a home office desk. Possibilities include:
For employees who divide their time between a home office and work-related travel, a Moleskine® Smart Writing Set Ellipse is an elegant gift that allows them to digitize hand-written notes quickly.
Home Office Essentials: Calendars
A customized calendar is an excellent addition to your home office “care package.” If you already use branded calendars as part of your annual marketing campaigns, order enough for all your remote workers. If you’re unsure about the dimensions of your employee’s home office and desk, give them the option of a desk pad calendar, a compact flip-calendar, or a bound monthly calendar.
Electronic Essentials for Home Offices
Chances are your employee’s home office already has a computer and monitor. However, you should provide remote employees with other electronic accessories that make their jobs easier.
For instance, a high-quality pair of wireless earbuds like the Pioneers Wireless Earbuds help employees focus on phone calls and Zoom meetings.
A simple Clip-on Privy Camera Blocker can help your employees’ ensure there’s no mishap with sending unwanted videos.
Round out your electronic accessory kit with a customized Bluetooth speaker, a high-quality gift your employees will love. Other high-value gifts include a Prisca Wireless Mouse and a 1GB Edge USB Drive.
Keep Work From Home Employees Looking Smart
Customized polo shirts help maintain your company’s image even when your staff is working from home. A comfortable, well-fitted polo shirt also reminds your remote workers they’re part of a larger team every time they dress for work, even if their commute is only a short walk down the hall.
Possible home office polo shirts include:
Polo shirts are not the only option for home office workwear. For more ideas, check out Comfortable Promotional Gear to Wear at Home.
Branded Coffee Cups
At first glance, a customized coffee cup might not seem like an essential home office item. However, branded mugs remind your remote employees that you value your team enough to equip them with little extras to improve their workday.
Popular customized coffee mugs include:
Home Office Water Bottles
Not everybody is a coffee drinker. Some folks prefer to drink water during the day, and they may appreciate a reusable water bottle in their home office setup package. Options include the Rocky 20oz Vacuum Tumbler, the Spirit Triton™ 17oz Sport Bottle with Glass Liner, or the Flavor Mate Bottle, which lets employees infuse their drinking water with refreshing fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
Working from home doesn’t have to mean feeling isolated from the office and company culture. With a little planning and the right promotional items, you can keep your at-home employees engaged and aware they’re part of your larger team.