Relocating an office is quite different from a residential move.

Usually when it comes to moving a home, everyone is imagining piles of boxes to carry around, a truck with all sorts of things in and people moving heavy boxes. One of the major differences between commercial and residential relocation is that during a corporate move there are usually less items to move.

Cubicle move is also a type of office moving. How can you plan your cubicle relocation in order to implement it easily and successfully, and what do you need to know for the new working area that you will have?

Moving into a new cubicle

Moving to a new cubicle begins by being aware of the new area that will be at your disposal. If you will have the same or less space, it would be of benefit to you to review the items at your desk and decide what you will really be using.

Minimize the amount of items to be moved when moving to a new cubicle. If you are keeping many items you don’t really use, it may come handy to find them a new place – perhaps in the garbage!

Second hand paper can be used for packing your items. When moving to a new cubicle, the less to move, the less to pack and the less time to do it.

Remove personal items from your workplace

Collect some packing supplies. Surely when moving to a new cubicle your company will provide you all you need, but in case you want stronger or bigger size boxes you can find free moving boxes in many ways without taking any extra effort or spending any extra cent.

You can talk with your colleagues and you can organize collecting boxes for your cubicle moves.

How to move a cubicle

• Clean up your equipment before packing. Wipe it with disinfectant wipes and clean the keyboard of your computer. You can use for your cubicle move compressed air – try it and you will be surprised to see what will come out!The same goes true for your new cubicle. Wipe up the desk and all open surfaces – taking care of your health is strongly advisable.
• Take care of the electronics. Usually large companies will have an IT department to take care of this task but in case that you have to do it here’s what you need to know. If moving into a cubicle involves packing your electronics turn off and unplug all machinery. If you keep their manuals you can see if there are any special instructions to follow. After you unplug your technology remove the connected cables, fold them and tie them. Keep all parts together – for example place the computer cables where the PC is packed. You can see in detail how to pack your computer here.
• Collect the most important files and info from your computer in case you will have to continue working while your PC is away.

Working in a new cubicle 

Here are some tips to help you manage your work better after moving into a new cubicle:

• Make all your personal calls outside the working area. Cubicles give less privacy since there are no doors and no real walls around you. You can make personal calls during the breaks or in an office/ conference room not being used at the moment.
• If you share a cubicle with other people, use headsets for phone calls and not the speakers. It can be very distracting to everyone around especially if your cubicle has 3.5 feet tall walls and not the 5 feet tall ones which give a bit more privacy.
• You can make your cubicle relocation simpler by finding free boxes easily.
• In order to have more privacy after moving into a cubicle you can use ear plugs or headphones to block excessive noise. Other people’s talk may distract you and you will decrease for you stress like this.
• And last but not least, when moving into a new cubicle try to make it a bit cozier. Bring from home an item that brings positive associations to you and think of what else you can do in order to make your new working environment more welcoming.

Surely you can make your best from the cubicle moving and from the time you will be spending in your new working area. Take the cubicle relocation as an opportunity for something new and positive to happen to you.

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