As opposed to the pre-pandemic workplace, the post-pandemic workplace will curb the concept of sharing. This includes sharing food, utensils and, of course, stationery. Whether you’re looking to provide your employees with their own stationery kits or simply build your own, we’ve rounded up a great selection of the best office supplies in one helpful article. Read on for our pick of the four must-have office stationery for creative professionals in 2022.

Must-Have Office Stationery Items

1. Pens and Pencils

The first must-have office supply you will need is something you can write with. Most offices have opened their doors to employees in some capacity and might have ‘no-sharing’ policies in place to help protect them. Therefore, having your own supply of pens and pencils is good. Whether you want to jot down ideas or sign important documents, having pens and pencils on your desk can save you a lot of time. 

Our writing instruments include pens, papers, highlighters and markers. With a large variety of colours, designs and styles, there’s something for everyone in our collection. If you are a business looking to increase your brand awareness, check out our range of fully customisable branded writing supplies here.

2. Notebooks, Planners and Post-it Notes

Now that you have sorted your writing instruments, you will need something to write on. A regular working day consists of 8 hours, and it is impossible to keep track of everything you need to note mentally. To keep your tasks organised and streamlined, it is essential to keep all those thoughts in one place. Here are a few must-have office supply items that are great for taking notes or scribbling on

• Notebooks — Whether you work in your office, home office, or coffee shop, a notebook is essential for noting things down as you speak to your clients or colleagues. A notebook is also a great place to sketch a new project and be creative before saving it digitally. At Codex, we stock high-quality notebooks that are just the right size for work. They are lightweight and small enough to carry around in your bag. 
• Planners — Want to stay on top of appointments and schedules? Invest in a planner. A planner is great for all types of lists, such as to-do lists, meeting minutes, grocery lists, goals, etc. The wide range of planning supplies at Codex Ireland includes dated planners, holiday planners, perpetual planners, planner accessory kits, maps, and T-card planning systems. Check out our planner range. 
• Post-it notes — Post-it notes are one of the easiest ways to jot down phone numbers, reminders, and other quick details. They stick to most surfaces and are removed cleanly without leaving any glue residue behind. 

3. Staplers and paper clips

 If you deal with many documents at work, staplers or paper clips are must-have stationery items for the office. If you don’t have office supplies to fasten documents correctly, the documents might be at risk of being opened or lost. While 2-5 papers can easily be bound together using paper clips, a stack of documents must be stapled together. Staplers can be used to staple documents and pack, hammer, remove pins, or just be used as a paperweight.

The stapling supplies at Codex include electric staplers, manual staplers, staple cartridges, staples and staple removers. These high-quality staplers can staple anything from 12 sheets of 80gsm paper to 210 sheets of 80gsm at a time, depending on your requirements.  

4. Stationery Organisers

Regardless of where you’re working from, a cluttered desk always equates to a cluttered mind. If your workplace follows the ‘Hot-Desking’ or ‘Hybrid’ model, keeping all of your stationery in one place is essential. A see-through pouch is an excellent option for busy work days. It lets you see all your items and quickly grab the stationery items you need.  

We stock various pencil cases and stationery organisers for your office. They are minimal and spacious and fit all of the writing tools you could need in one place, leaving your desk clear and uncluttered. 

Already have all of these essentials? It’s time for a workstation assessment!

Our partners, Spectrum Optimise, are Ireland’s leading ergonomics experts. Their team of physiotherapists and experts will assess your workplace and give you solid advice on how to work comfortably and get your office ergonomics right. Book an appointment today.

We would love to hear from you if you have any more questions.