office Christmas gifts – Xdesk Blog https://www.xdesk.com/blog Standing Desk, Adjustable Height Desk Blog Thu, 25 Jan 2018 18:11:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.1 The Holiday Office Party Planning Guide https://www.xdesk.com/blog/holiday-office-party/ https://www.xdesk.com/blog/holiday-office-party/#respond Fri, 13 Dec 2013 15:13:49 +0000 http://www.nextdesks.com/blog/?p=971 Once again, it’s time for the exciting (or dreaded) holiday office party. If you happen

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Once again, it’s time for the exciting (or dreaded) holiday office party. If you happen to be the one in charge of party planning, there are a few easy steps to create a fun get together for everyone. First, don’t force people to attend the party. During the holiday, people are busy travelling, frantically shopping or even attending their spouse’s office party, so not everyone can make it. Once you’ve chosen a date, send out an email or an Evite and leave it at that. It’s also good to send out one reminder email a few days before the office party happens.

If possible, try not to have the holiday office party at your place of business. Leave the work at work, and choose an outside space that encourages people to relax and have fun. Along with that same point, try to avoid office talk or gossip at other’s expense. Having the party away from the office encourages that separation. The office party should be a fun, comfortable environment for people to get to know each other, so work should be the last thing on an attendee’s mind.

Of course, food and drinks are elements of any great holiday office party. But hire a caterer or use an outside service to handle this task. That’s one thing you don’t want to worry about.

A sit down dinner may not be the most exciting party, so make the night an event that shouldn’t be missed. Instead of sitting at a restaurant, choose an unusual theme, or center the party on an activity.

As far as time, it’s standard to choose an evening time after work. You can switch things up and have a long lunch or brunch during the week. The time change could be more of an incentive for people to attend, and serve as a nice break from work before the holidays.

Host your holiday office party later in the week. This gives people something to look forward to since it’s closer to the weekend. Remember that the holiday office party is meant to break the ice and help people get to know each other better. It shouldn’t be viewed as a chore to attend, but an event that will help coworkers form a united front.

If you’re still at a loss for how to create the perfect holiday party, check out this post from CNN Money about what not do to when planning a party, HERE. Are you in charge of party planning? How did you do it?

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8 Easy Holiday Gifts to Give at the Office https://www.xdesk.com/blog/8-holiday-gifts-at-the-office/ https://www.xdesk.com/blog/8-holiday-gifts-at-the-office/#respond Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:23:36 +0000 http://www.nextdesks.com/blog/?p=964 It’s that time of year again, and if you’re like most of us you’re probably

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It’s that time of year again, and if you’re like most of us you’re probably behind on holiday shopping. The family is almost taken care of, but what about your coworkers? If you haven’t got a clue what to buy Mary down the hall, don’t worry. We’ve put together a list of quick, easy holiday gifts to give at the office. And of course, they’ll look great on top of any Xdesk.

1. iPhone 5 Amplifier
For the music connoisseur who can’t seem to get enough tunes in his or her life, the Meggabeat amp works both as a speaker and as an iPhone stand. It’s small so it won’t take up much space, and comes in a fun color. And who doesn’t like music in the office? But, if you’d rather have a quieter environment, check out these unusual iPhone stands that would be perfect holiday gifts, HERE.

2. Computer Rear-View Mirror
For the perpetual Facebooker, now he can browse the web all day without fear of the boss catching him in the act. These rearview mirrors are mounted on the top corner of the computer with Velcro, and they’re available in five different colors.

3. Whiteboard Notebook 
The NUboard Whiteboard Notebooks are great holiday gifts for anyone, but the office assistant or incessant note-taker will love them. It looks like a normal notebook on the outside, but you open it and voila! It’s a whiteboard – for easy, erasable note-taking (and doodling).

4. Stick-Up Weekly Calendar 
If you notice your coworker going through way too many sticky notes in one week, this sticky note calendar will put all of her “to-dos” in one place. And you can put it anywhere, on your standing desk, inside the keyboard tray, or right on your computer. Of course, there’s the online calendar, but where’s the fun in that?

5. USB Mini Fridge
Now your coworker can enjoy his energy drink chilled longer with this holiday gift. The USB mini fridge holds one can and never lets it get warm, and it connects right to your computer. It comes in red or black and even has a tiny light bulb inside.

6. Universal Travel Adapter 
The office jetsetter or the boss can now connect anywhere around the world with these holiday gifts while on business. The outlet adapter works in more than 150 countries, including China, India, Hong Kong, the UK and Europe. They’re available in four different colors.

7. Sky-Imitating Light Covers
So this holiday gift doesn’t exactly fit on your adjustable height desk, but it was too cool not to include. Fluorescent lighting isn’t ideal, but these light covers let you brighten up your workspace while imitating the open sky. You can feel like you’re working outside, and they can be trimmed to fit smaller sizes for tight spaces. They’re a little pricey, but you need a gift for your office, right?

8. Jot Desk Coaster
It’s everything you need all in one place: a pen, coffee and a coaster. The powder coat finish or aluminum Xdesk desktop is tough, but for the ultra-organized and coffee-addict, this is the perfect holiday gift. It’s also available in three colors for a bit more variety.

If you haven’t gotten anything for your coworkers yet, don’t worry! There are plenty more holiday gift options to choose from, so this list is just the beginning. If you’re ahead of the game, what kind of gifts did you get your coworkers?

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Why a Xdesk Makes the Ultimate Holiday Gift https://www.xdesk.com/blog/why-a-xdesk-make-the-ultimate-holiday-gift/ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:09:37 +0000 http://nextdesks.com/blog/?p=159 It’s that time of year again—Carolers are caroling, shoppers are shopping, and people have gifts

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The Xdesk desk and accessories make for the perfect holiday gift! What are you gift ideas this year?

It’s that time of year again—Carolers are caroling, shoppers are shopping, and people have gifts on their minds. Yes, it’s getting to be the holiday season, and so brings up the age old question: What am I going to get for people?

Now unless you’re Donald Trump or something, you’re probably not going to be able to buy a Xdesk adjustable height desk for every single person you know and love. (And if you are Donald Trump and you’re reading this—feel free to get a Xdesk adjustable height desk for everyone you know!) But even us Regular Joes can afford to get a Xdesk for a special somebody—or two or three.

And here’s why I think a sit to stand desk makes a better gift than, say, yet another gaming console, a new T.V., or a new swanky phone. For one: an adjustable height desk is good for your health. If you can find a gaming console, T.V. or phone that are as good for your health as an adjustable height desk, please do comment below and send me a link to this magical thing, because honestly, it doesn’t exist. An adjustable height desk will help the person you love to be healthier, happier, more productive, and ultimately, isn’t that a gift for you too? After all, you’re the one who has to be around this person.

Another reason an adjustable height desk makes a great gift is because it is universal. Anyone can use an adjustable height desk—it is the perfect gift for the person who is tough to shop for.

Finally, a Xdesk adjustable height desk is customizable. This is great for that tough cookie who you know would love a sit to stand desk, but you’re not quite sure which style. You can have them customize their order, add on the bells and whistles that they want, and then you pick up the tab.

If you are the owner of your own business, height adjustable desks might also make a nice company-wide holiday surprise for your employees. And this is the company gift that will keep on giving. What I mean is, with standing desks or adjustable height desks, your employees will be more efficient, productive, they’ll take less sick leave, less breaks, and ultimately cost you less and earn you more. Don’t believe me? Check out this study all about how employee productivity changes with an adjustable height desk.

And if that special somebody in your life or your office staff already has a Xdesk, never fear! Xdesk offers a ton of additional options to make your adjustable height desk even more uniquely your own.

So don’t mull around wondering what you’ll get for your holiday gifts this year. Check out the Xdesk website and order the best gift of all: the gift of health. Also, for some other great ergonomic gift options, check out these accessories from the Relax the Back store. Stocking stuffers!

 

What are your holiday gift plans this year?

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