Studies show that 80% of clutter in the office is due to disorganization, not lack of space. A person can waste 4.3 hours weekly just looking for papers. Use a filing system to keep papers off the desk and organized for easy access. Decluttering your digital space helps, too. Remove anything from your desk that is not used often, and the rest can be put in drawers or cabinets where they can be found easily when needed. Keep the space around your computer clear, and keep your desk sanitary and clean.
Key Takeaways:
- disorganization can lead to financial loss for a company
clutter is often caused by being disorganized rather than due to a lack of space - using a color coded filing system and keeping other office supplies in cabinets and drawers reduces clutter and stress while improving productivity in the workplace
- reducing clutter and maintaining a clean work space also reduces germs and allergens which reduces financial losses caused by ill or absent employees
“Studies reveal that the average person can waste up to 4.3 hours a week looking for papers, adding stress and frustration to the workplace while reducing concentration and creative thinking.”
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