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After the remote-work surge of the early days of the pandemic, companies and co-working spaces are opening their offices back up and welcoming workers back in – full-time, part-time, and for independent startups. And while there are definitely benefits to working in close proximity to others, like quick collaboration and forming office friendships (and often free snacks and coffee), sharing a workspace can be an adjustment. So if you’re headed back to the office, or even thinking about setting up a shared workspace with your coworkers as you start up a new small business, we’ve selected a few of the best co-working essential items that everyone should have to make a workspace as comfortable, productive, and efficient as possible.
Co-Working Essential Items Buying Guide
To block out distractions and zone in on your current project, get yourself a pair of good noise-cancelling headphones or earbuds. There’s an overload of them out there these days, but that doesn’t mean they all perform equally. Take into consideration the environment you’ll be in – are there lots of other people like a call center? Are you right by the loud front door? – and go from there to find the perfect pair.
Privacy screens can also be a significant boost to feeling like you’ve got your own personal space in a busy setting. And you won’t need to rely on the building’s facilities management to get them. There’s a bunch available online, to configure any type of setup you’re envisioning, from a simple divider to a full-on cube maze.
Along with these, check out our list below.
