Posted by: odi on: 27 AM000000110000000629 2008
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No-one can get anything done in a messy office especially when it comes to office jobs. Your office should be as efficient and pleasing as it possibly can be. The more organised your office is, the more productive you’ll be.
A cluttered office can lead to disorder, cut down on the amount of work that gets done and encourage negative energy in the workplace. On the other hand, a tidy office that is pleasing to the eye fosters positively and increases productivity.
Here are a few tips to get you started:
1. Get a large box in which to put all your clutter and unfilled papers. Go through and evaluate each object in the box. Should it be archived, attended to immediately then filed, filed for a later time, or thrown away? This method can cut down on the papers that have accumulated in your workspace.
2. If you don’t have a filing system, start one. Most people file one of two ways: chronologically or alphabetically. Choose the method that works best for you.
3. You should also have an inbox and outbox on your desk for incoming and outgoing work and mail. When you get something into your inbox, deal with it immediately to avoid a paper pile up. Other than that, your desk should be free from papers other than what you’re working on at any particular time. If you’re not working on something right now, it shouldn’t be on your desk. Make sure you’ve got a wastepaper basket handy, or better yet, a recycling bin. 4. Keep your office floor clean and free of debris and clutter. Vacuum carpets daily, or sweep if you have hard floors. A weekly dusting of all office furniture can keep irritating dust to a minimum.
5. Lastly, try adding some personal, fashionable touches to your office, such as artistic wall hangings or a few indoor plants. A few creative touches can go a long way towards improving not only the look, but the overall mood, in your office!
27 PM00000040000004729 2008 at 17:48
All good advice. I always have too many papers on my desk because I think I will get to them soon. I do find it’s better to make a list of what I have to do and then file the papers away until I can actually work on them.