{"id":10219,"date":"2023-04-17T14:00:58","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T21:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avery.com\/blog\/?p=10219"},"modified":"2024-12-24T11:06:17","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T19:06:17","slug":"office-supplies-to-stay-organized","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avery.com\/blog\/office-supplies-to-stay-organized\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Best Office Supplies to Stay Organized"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your search for the perfect office supply list is over<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hybrid office models and remote work are more common and popular than ever. While this is certainly our experience at Avery, Forbes also writes about how hybrid and remote work are here to stay in this article<\/a>. They also write about the incredible opportunities that remote and hybrid work create for inclusivity<\/a>. And they’re not the only ones saying this. According to this Businesswire article<\/a>, remote and hybrid work increased to 84% in 2022, an increase of more than 30%. Office supplies to help you stay organized are essential, especially when you have work that travels between the office and your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, remote work is not just working from home. It also includes working while traveling or working at different facilities. In fact, Avery employees quite frequently work remotely while away at industry conferences and conventions. Often, working while traveling for business compounds the need to stay organized. In addition to work papers and documents, there are receipts, itineraries, and travel documents to organize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For all of these reasons, we’ve gathered the best office supplies to keep you organized anywhere. These are the necessities, whether at home, on the road, or at the office. What’s more, real Avery employees share their personal picks for staying organized at work (wherever that happens to be). Our teams wouldn’t be able to accomplish all we do without staying organized, so of course we’re deeply invested in making supplies that make our lives easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Office supply list at a glance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Binders<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Dividers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Paper sorters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Document holders<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Sheet protectors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. File folder labels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Labels (assorted)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Index tabs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Highlighters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Dry-erase markers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Best office supplies to organize paperwork<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Using a binder and dividers to organize paperwork seems like a no-brainer. However, there are a few things to consider in order to get the most out of these tried-and-true office supplies. When choosing binders and dividers to organize paperwork that will travel between the office, home, or another remote location, there are actually two things to consider: durability and function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1) Binders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    As mentioned above, durability and function are two key factors to consider when shopping for a binder. We’ll break down these factors below, but if you want to quickly browse styles and compare features, check out our helpful binder resource page<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So what do durability and function mean when it comes to binders? Well, durability speaks to the quality of materials used and how long the binder is expected to last. For example, our durable and heavy-duty binders are made with thicker cover boards as well as patented DuraHinge\u00ae and DuraEdge\u00ae technology. Binders with DuraHinge and DuraEdge are welded and molded differently to prevent splitting along the spine and edges, which are generally the first spots to wear out. Avery durable binders like these ones will always have DuraHinge and DuraEdge features<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As for function, that refers to the extra features binders (and other office supplies) have that make them easier or more efficient to use. Office supplies with added functionality make it easier to stay organized. Extra pockets, a view cover, and a OneTouch\u2122 binder mechanism, as well as EZD and slant rings, are examples of extra features that improve a binder’s functionality. While EZD and slant rings refer to the shape of the rings and allow for more sheet capacity, OneTouch is all about how the rings open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Indeed, OneTouch is a special kind of binder mechanism that opens with just one touch of the lever. This makes it very easy to open and close the rings securely when inserting, removing, or organizing papers. On the whole, Avery heavy-duty binders have all the qualities of our durable binders. Along with the afore-mentioned extra features, this makes heavy-duty binders some of the best and most functional office supplies for long-term organizing and very frequent use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Best binders for on-the-go<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
    Top 3 Durable<\/th>Top 3 Durable & Most Functional<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    1″ binder 27250<\/a><\/td>3″ view binder 79693<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
    4″ binder 08802<\/a><\/td>2″ view binder 79192<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
    1″ spine label binder 27251<\/a><\/td>4″ view binder 79704<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
    Shop the most popular office binders with the best durability and functional features.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Here’s an example of how Product Manager, Amy Wong uses Avery 11135 Ready Index dividers<\/a> in a project binder.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


    2) Dividers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    As has been noted, durability and function are the most important factors to consider when buying office supplies for staying organized, especially binders and dividers. When it comes to durability, plastic dividers simply can’t be beat. As a matter of fact, Tina Huff, Avery OPG Marketing Director, uses Avery 11906 plastic dividers with pockets<\/a> for both home office documents and recipes in the kitchen! Our durable plastic dividers are water-resistant and so easy to wipe clean that we’ve actually written about them before in an article about organizing recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Functional divider features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Recipes aside, dividers are fantastic office supplies with a wide range of functions when it comes to organizing paperwork. Specifically, Print & Apply dividers with tab labels you can apply all at once<\/a> or a printable table of contents<\/a> are ideal for organizing paperwork fast. For instance, Avery Product Manager, Amy Wong, uses Avery Ready Index\u00ae dividers with a table of contents for big projects with many aspects. Ready Index dividers feature preprinted tabs and a printable table of contents page that you can customize for any project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    I like these table of contents dividers and a binder for all of my large projects so I can just grab the project binder for meetings and for referencing.\u00a0 They’re also ideal for when I transition projects to other product managers.<\/p>\nAmy Wong, Product Manager<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    Similarly, Print & Apply dividers make labeling dividers faster because of the way the tab labels are applied. First, you customize your tab labels online and print them out. Instead of applying each clear label individually, you apply the entire strip of labels all at once. Not only do the labels go on quickly, but they are perfectly aligned and offer a “printed-on” look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Top dividers for work<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
    Feature(s)<\/th>Most Popular<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
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    Pockets<\/td>    		8-Tab Insertable Plastic Dividers with Pockets (11903)<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
    Ready Index<\/td>12-Tab Monthly Table of Contents Dividers (11127)<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
    Print & Apply<\/td>8-Tab Print & Apply Clear Label Dividers (11437)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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