Office shredders: choosing the right one to protect you and your company
Tax time is a peak time for fraud and identity theft. Many types of documents, even seemingly innocuous ones, can provide enough information for thieves to inflict considerable damage. By learning (and practicing!) good shredding strategy, you can protect yourself, your company, and your peace of mind.
Choosing the right shredder involves selecting certain features, including:
Capacity – How many people will be using the shredder? How often? How much will they typically shred at one time? Different manufacturers have different ways of defining capacity, so check the page load limit, the recommended daily load, horsepower, speed, and other indications of power and duty load. In order to preserve the life of the shredder, choose shredders that have a slightly larger capacity than you will regularly require. Shredding often at maximum capacity or duty load will quickly wear down the machine.
Shred Cut – Different types of shred cuts yield different security levels. The smaller the cut, the higher the security level. A strip-cut shredder provides the lowest level of security, but may be sufficient for personal use and/or for information that is not highly sensitive. The smaller the width of the strip, the higher the security. A cross-cut shredder, which yields small squares usually around 1/8” in size, means higher security and is preferable for companies with sensitive information to protect. Again, the smaller the cut size, the higher the security it will provide. Micro-cut and other types of high-security shredders are available for the highest level of document sensitivity.
Additional Features – Do you need a CD/DVD/floppy disk slot for easy shredding of computer media? Do you want the ability to shred staples along with your pages? Need a certain noise limit? Want to easily manage paper jams and auto-feed? Most shredders have additional features like these to meet different needs. Once you determine capacity and security features, check on additional features to hone in on the optimal shredder for you and your organization.
Selecting the right shredder and maintaining good shredding practices are extremely important in today's organization. If you would like additional information, please contact us and one of our dedicated Account Managers will be happy to assist you!
EON's March Newsletter
EON's March Newsletter is now available. Click here to view the fresh Spring savings!
Keurig® Commercial Brewers and Green Mountain Coffee, now available from EON
For the beverage lovers in your office, EON now offers Keurig® commercial brewing systems and Green Mountain Coffee single-cup packs.
Why Keurig®?
- Convenience - At the touch of a button, every cup is brewed fresh, in under a minute, with no mess or cleanup.
- No waste - Brews one cup at a time so there’s no stale coffee to throw out.
- Productivity - Keeps employees motivated and in the office by providing fresh, gourmet coffee.
- Choice - With over 40 varieties of gourmet coffees, teas, and specialty beverages from over a dozen of the finest brands, everyone in your office will be able to brew the beverage they love.
We have brewer options and K-Cups to meet the needs of your organization. Please contact EON for more information!
Office décor: Simple ideas to help spruce up your space
You've heard it before: we spend a whole lot of time at work. So much of our day, our energy, and our life is spent working, why not spend time making our workspace environment more like a friendly home? We’ve offered the idea of adding foliage into your office, but there’s no need to stop there. Here are some quick, easy, and relatively inexpensive ways to dapper up a mundane office.
- Just add water. You could choose a small fountain or fish bowl (might want to clear this one with your boss first). The water would not only add to the atmosphere and décor of your office, but would also serve as a soothing, calming influence while you work.
- Add a mirror. Including a mirror or two can really open up what might otherwise be a closed office space. It needn’t be a large mirror, and with all the shapes, sizes and frames to choose from, you can find the perfect fit for your office design.
- Regroup. Organize your existing art and accessories in odd-numbered groupings. You don’t necessarily need to purchase new art; by simply moving around what is already on your walls and desk, you can create an entirely new feel. Group your art in odd-numbered groupings, such as one, three or five, and it will be more pleasing to the eye.
- Get new art. Ok, we just told you that you didn’t need to purchase new art, but if you have the means, do it! The new ambiance of your office will be even more spruced up. Or instead of buying new art, you could change up the frames on your current décor for a whole new look.
- Add a rug. You probably don’t spend much of the day looking at the floor in your office, and you may feel like your space is too small for an area rug. But adding one will help bring together all of the great improvements you’re making, and make your work space feel much more cozy and homey. We all love rugs in our homes; why not in our offices, too?
- Organize! Choose great organizational items. Find a style that fits you, with functionality that keeps your space uncluttered and attractive. New desk accessories can be very inexpensive and make a huge difference in the feel and appearance of your environment. Aesthetics and productivity, all rolled into one!
Hopefully these tips provide a starting point for a whole new look to your workspace. Did you do something different to change things up? Let us know!
February Newsletter
EON's February newsletter has been posted. Love the Savings here! To join our mailing list, please submit your email address in the form on our homepage.
Welcome to EON's new website!
While our ordering site (accessed via Account Login) hasn't changed, the new eonworkplace.com has some exciting new features:
- Sticky Notes. Here you'll find helpful articles about all manner of office-related topics. Please feel free to comment, "paper clip" the articles you like, and join the conversation!
- News. Use this section to find recent updates, product specials, featured furniture, and much more!
- New product sections. Information about EON's many product and service offerings are included under "Your Total Office". Check out our new EON Environments online project portfolio!
- Flip-page e-catalogs. EON's main catalog and our Cleaning & Breakroom and Think Green catalogs are now available to page through virtually.
- E-Newsletter Signup. If you don't currently receive EON's monthly email newsletter, please add your email address in the footer of the website!
- Social Media links. Are you on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter? So are we! We'd love to have you like us and follow us!
- And more! Please explore our new site; we'd love to hear your feedback!