Office Essentials Checklist

Desk

Filing cabinet or storage unit

Chair

Shelves or bookcase

Computer monitor and CPU

A trash can and recycling bin

Keyboard and mouse

Chair mat (if using a rolling chair)

Desk lamp

Whiteboard or corkboard (optional)

Pens and pencils

Calculator

Notebooks or notepads

Printer paper

Sticky notes

Envelopes

Paper clips and binder clips

Address labels

Stapler and staples

Rubber bands

Scissors

Highlighters

Tape dispenser and tape

Erasers

Ruler

Letter opener

Computer or laptop

Extension cords

Monitor stand or docking station (if using a laptop)

External hard drive or backup solution

Headphones or headset

Charging cables (for phones, tablets, etc.)

Webcam (if not built into the computer)

USB flash drives

Surge protector/power strip

File folders and hanging file folders

Calendar or planner

File labels

Wall calendar (if needed)

Document organizer or sorter

Bulletin board or corkboard (if needed)

Desk drawer organizer

Cable management solutions (to keep cords tidy)

Cleaning supplies (wipes, glass cleaner, duster, etc.)

Basic toolset (screwdriver, pliers, etc. for minor repairs)

Trash bags

First aid kit

Air freshener or deodorizer

Fire extinguisher (if required)

A desk fan or space heater (depending on the climate)

Desk chair cushion or back support

Ergonomic accessories (keyboard tray, monitor riser, etc.)

Personal items (photos, plants, decorations, etc.)

The operating system and necessary software installed

Email and communication tools configured

Antivirus and security software

Printer and scanner setup (if applicable)

Internet connection and Wi-Fi setup

Cloud storage and backup solutions (if applicable)