Part one of effectively managing your office resources for your organization

1. MANAGING OFFICE
RESOURCES I
By
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2. Managing your Office Resources
Human Resource
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Non-human
resources

3. Why the need to manage your
organization's office resources?
Improve efficiency,
Increase productivity
Boost morale
Employee satisfaction.
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5. Office Non-human Resources
 Planning and budgeting for these
materials
 Issuing requisitions for the materials
and controlling their usage.
 Ensure confidentiality of office
documents
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6. Office Non-human Resources
Office Space Resources
 When it comes to office space and location,
◦ square footage you need,
◦ interior space design,
◦ proximity to useful resources,
◦ local amenities for you and your
employees,
◦ taxes, surrounding local businesses, and
government agencies.
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7. Office Non-human Resources
 Equipment: Hardware and Software
◦ need to equip your office with
computers, software and other high-tech
devices.
 Communications
◦ Need to sort out on broadband benefits,
telephone options and other
communication tools critical to running
a business.
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8. Office Non-human Resources
 Office Furnishings
◦ you decide how to furnish your office
and set the right ambiance.
 Office Supplies and Business
Services
◦ The supplies and services you use are
an everyday investment.
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9. Office Non-human Resources
 Security
◦ Your office and its equipment, computers
and data are an investment and as such,
they need to be properly safeguarded.
 Going Green
◦ How to be environmentally responsible
within your business.
◦ Conserving energy and complying with
environmental regulations
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10. Office Human Resources
 Planning and organizing
 Directing people through
communication, leadership, and
motivation
 Controlling the actions of the people
through the setting of achievable
targets and performance evaluation
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11. Office Human Resources
3 Ways to manage your creative talent
 Acknowledge their accomplishments
◦ Reward them when necessary, even
via simple and informal means like
praising their work in the office
pantry to other people.
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12. Office Human Resources
 Give them time to learn your
corporate culture
◦ be patient when attempting to
assimilate them within your
organization's culture through team
building activities.
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13. Office Human Resources
 Set up an open support system
◦ Addressing issues encountered and
always being objective are key
responsibilities every manager must
hold,
◦ Must be aware of the progress of
the different talent.
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14. CONCLUSION
 Did you know?
◦ Using less paper not only saves forests, it saves
water and electricity, reduces landfill, reduces
greenhouse pollution and saves you money
THANKYOU.
Contact:
E: stepessel@gmail.com
LinkedIn: Stephen Essel
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