For those of us working remotely - some for the very first time - the safe management of confidential work documents has never been an issue until now. Whether you're a seasoned work-from-homer or a total newbie, follow these tips to keep sensitive information secure, and your home office looking ready for an unannounced visit from head office.
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We all get behind on paperwork. It's one of those to-dos that seems to be among the first to fall by the wayside when life gets busy. But now that we're all home more, it's the perfect time to tackle that pile and free your mind of unnecessary clutter.
The risks of identity theft, too, may even be greater when you're working remotely. If you're managing confidential documents from your home office, be sure to follow your company's document destruction policy. Cross-cut and micro-cut shredders provide the highest levels of security.
Even if documents are outdated, destroying them outright is highly recommended to properly protect your personal information from falling into the wrong hands. You'd be surprised what identity thieves can do with even a scrap of information, uncovering details from your old documents that could inform passwords or grant them access to account numbers, card numbers and other sensitive information.
Our full range of durable, reliable shredders are your best defense, and available for every home or office size, so you can experience the peace of mind that comes with confidently laying waste to your paper trail. Find one that fits your home office.
With all of us staying apart to do our part, we've had to quickly adapt to the realities of working from home: juggling kids, pets, and (let's face it) significant others while resisting the urge to stay in pajama pants all day. It's a big change, we know, which is why we've put together these three posts to help ease your transition to working remotely.
Part 1: We look at the importance of choosing the right workspace and equipping it with the tools you need to feel truly healthy and productive. Read Now>>
Part 2: We share some ideas, activities and resources to keep your family entertained (maybe even at a distance... hey, it's perfectly acceptable to call it "social" if it's convenient), so you can freely go about your workday. Read Now>>
Part 3: We provide some helpful tips on safely managing your important work documents and getting your home office organized (or at least trending in the right direction).
No matter how ruthless you are at streamlining your office and household paperwork, there are certain documents that always need to be kept for reference, which, unlike at the corporate office, are now within reach of little hands seemingly always covered in jam.
A busy house, with kids especially, is prone to accidents. Take the extra precaution of protecting your most important and meaningful documents from tearing, spills and fading with one of our easy-to-use laminators. Selecting the best one for your needs depends on how much you laminate and what you're protecting. Whether you're frequently laminating or only occasionally, we have you covered with our full of line of smart machines designed to warm up quickly and deliver high-quality results.
Now that you've whittled that mountain of paperwork down to a manageable molehill of essentials, you can turn to organizing and storing it safely to give you the space to work comfortably.
Because physical clutter has a way of becoming mental clutter, a disorganized home office can actually affect your productivity. Take time to organize the documents you use every day. You'll feel better for it.
For storage solutions, nothing beats Bankers Box® for strength, durability, and the flexibility to sort and stack your files in sturdy cardboard or heavy-duty plastic containers. Decorative options like the Pinstripe Literature Sorter and Stor/File™ storage boxes even give you the freedom to personalize your workspace with a pop of colour or cool texture.
Be safe, stay healthy and productive and, if you haven't already, check out safe, stay healthy and productive, and don't forget to read Part 1 and Part 2 of our Working from Home series for invaluable tips, resources and product recommendations to help you make the most out of all of the benefits of working from home.