A tidy office makes for a more productive and balanced work environment.
A clear workspace with organized areas is better than having everything within reach. The reachable approach quickly devolves into dusty clutter and eats up the space you need to do your job in peace.
Your office environment should nurture productivity, creativity, and harmony – anything else is just a distraction and kills your ability to focus. A messy workspace can never be conducive to efficient and effective task management.
Keeping your office tidy will be easier if you follow these five simple tips below:
- Clean Slate
Remove everything on your desk and give each item a good wipe-down. Use a cleaning and sanitizing solution to give everything a clean and new feel.
Once you have everything unpacked and cleaned, go through each item and decide whether it needs to live on your desk. Keep the necessary items on your desk for convenient access and pack or give everything else away.
You may find that you have duplicates of stationery items such as staplers or punches – return those to your office manager or give them away to a colleague who does not have any and boost productivity.
- Use Available Wall Space
If your desk is smaller than you would like, it is time to turn your necessary office supplies into wall art.
Inspirational boards are great for displaying picture and word goals for your company, and they can also be used to pin small supplies like scissors and paper clips. That allows them to be within arm’s reach but ensures they will not take up valuable desk real estate.
- Organize Your Items
Corrugated bins are perfect for organizing your office.
They are handy for keeping the items on your desk in a proper place. Label each bin with the corresponding items in them – that way, you always know where to look.
Essential but rarely used items can also go into these bins, helping you to keep your office organized without items rolling around in desk drawers.
- Credenza
If your desk does not have built-in storage, it is time to invest in a gorgeous storage solution for your office.
A credenza is a stylish way to keep your desk clear but also keep everything you need to work nearby. They can also be used as filing cabinets to keep messy papers and files out of sight.
These discreet storage units save space while offering ample space for your desk items, files, and stationery. They are the ideal storage solution for any office.
- Install A Floating Shelf
Floating shelves offer a great solution for a lack of storage or desktop space.
You can store jars or containers of office supplies, your personal framed photos, or any other décor item on them. That will free up desk space for more important items, or simply to create more space to work.
Floating shelves are an inexpensive storage solution that is easy to install, and although they do not keep anything out of sight, they are useful in busy office spaces.
These tips above will help you to organize your office in no time – so you can get back to focus on the task at hand.
