Office signs are a great way to communicate information about your company and provide a nice touch for visitors. They can help improve customer service, boost morale and even reduce turnover.
Here are some ideas to keep in mind when choosing the right signs for your office:
Idea #1: Meeting in Progress
We all know you shouldn't interrupt a meeting that's already in progress (whether or not it's productive is another story). Still, if you catch someone wandering down the hall and looking like they're headed toward an empty conference room, this sign should do the trick.
Idea #2: Don't Disturb
This is a good one for employee work areas and public spaces, such as the break room. The last thing you want to do is interrupt someone's workflow and cause them to lose focus — especially if they're on a tight deadline or project — so clearly marking non-interruptible zones will help people respect those boundaries.
Idea #3: Conference Room Reserved
This sign should come in handy for anyone who has ever had to track down an absent coworker or hunt around for some reserved space. And since many businesses don't have enough conference rooms for everyone, having active signs posted can make finding free space easier.
Idea #4: No Food Allowed
There are several reasons why you wouldn't want to let your employees bring food into the work area, such as:
A cluttered desk can seem unprofessional when showing off your space.
Idea #5: No Food or Drink Allowed
Similar to the sign above, this one is great for keeping things clean and professional in break rooms.
Idea #6: No Loitering
There are two reasons why this would be a good idea for an office sign:
Necessary throughout the building main entrances, lobbies and hallways by providing direction.
Idea #7: No Soliciting Sign with Logo
This is especially helpful in front of your business during certain times of the day. It's also important to clearly mark with your logo and/or name, so that people know it's a legitimate sign and not just another sign maker company.
Idea #8: Reserved Parking Sign
This is one of the quickest ways to keep your lot from looking like a circus — we've all seen this; you're running late for work and find every spot occupied by random cars. Putting in place reserved parking signs will help avoid confusion when someone needs to leave or come back quickly, such as picking up something from their car.
Idea #9: Safety First
Your safety signs don't have to be limited to biohazard areas, electrical danger zones and no smoking areas. These simple reminders in prominent places will go a long way in keeping everyone safe at work.
Idea #10: Share the Space
As more people become familiar with co-working spaces, it could be that your office will start to feel a little cramped or crowded at times. But while you may not have the physical space for everyone, there are still ways you can spread out and make room by enlisting this smart solution.
Idea #11: Stop! Hammer Time
Reminding employees to use proper safety equipment is important in any job environment, especially when dealing with heavy equipment or machinery that uses dangerous fasteners or parts.
Idea #12: Working From Home Office Sign
This is great for small companies that communicate often over email and need to put up clear working from home signs so their employees know when they're expected to be at work and available.
Idea #13: Working From Home Sign
This sign is similar to the one above, but it may be a better choice for companies that don't expect their employees to stay in a specific area while working from home.
Idea #14: No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service
It's essential to have signs that inform customers of your business's rules or dress code — especially if you want them walking in with dirty clothes! Having these types of signs posted will add an extra element of professionalism. And if it catches on with other businesses too, so much the better!
Idea #15: We Are Open [Number] Hours Daily Sign
If you're not open for as many hours as your employees work, it may be a good idea to post this sign —it will help them know when you don't expect them to be available.
Idea #16: Please Be Quiet After 5 pm
After-hours noise can be distracting for coworkers who are trying to focus on their work. This simple sign can make sure everyone knows after 5 pm is hush-hush time.
Idea #17: If Found, Please Return to...
This is a great way to keep track of anything important that's been lost or left behind at your business. This can include cell phones, keys, ID badges and more — it'll save the day when you need to prove who you are.
Idea #18: No Running in Hallways!
It may seem like common sense, but people (especially kids) tend to forget how fast they can run when there's something fun happening or something exciting to do. Having this sign will help them remember why running in hallways leads to hospital visits.
Idea #19: Keep Out/Closed Door Policy Sign
If the office door should be kept open or closed at all times, this sign is a helpful reminder. It's also good to have in busy offices where people may not realize they have an open door policy and need to close the doors to avoid disturbing their coworkers.
Idea #20: Front Desk Area Only!
Having a sign that lets everyone know exactly where the front desk area is will help employees understand where they're supposed to be during certain parts of their shift — and it'll let customers know exactly where to go if they want someone from your business.
Idea #21: Clean-Up Your Mess!
Getting tired of having other people leave their dirty dishes on your desk? This is what you can do about it! A sign could be a good reminder, especially if you have many people sharing a kitchen area.
Idea #22: Keep the Front Desk Area Clear at All Times!
This sign can help remind employees of their responsibility to keep the front counter area clean and presentable for customers at all times. It's also helpful in busy offices where someone may walk up to use the printer without realizing it's not available because someone else is using it.
Idea #23: No Loitering or Standing Sign
Having this type of sign would be useful in any office space, especially those with a waiting room where people are left alone for periods while they wait for appointments. Sometimes it might be necessary to make sure there are no distractions for people while they wait.
Idea #24: Keep Phone Calls Off the Floor!
This sign is especially important in places where many employees are working on different shifts throughout the day. It can help remind them to keep their conversations down when other people need to use the phone too.
Idea #25: Employees Must Wash Hands Sign
Whether your business deals with food or not, it's good sometimes to remind everyone that they should stop what they're doing and wash their hands before continuing back to work again. These signs keep them healthy at work!
With all these sign ideas, you should be able to come up with a sign or two (or more) that will make your office space more functional and inviting.
