You’ve heard the saying ‘tidy desk, tidy mind’, but is it true? Do you find it easier to work in a little mess? Do you feel a little intimidated by total tidiness?
Many people have a somewhat chaotic working method that works well for them, but did you know that having tidy desks could actually have more benefits than you might think? Perhaps it’s time to grab the cleaning spray!
• Makes you look more professional - It’s no good sitting at a fancy executive desk if it’s covered in mounds of paper and post it notes! People judge you on the way you work, including how it looks like you’re working.
• Makes you far more efficient - If you can find everything quickly, you’ll get a job done faster, right? Having a tidy office desk means you don’t have to search for that piece of paper you had ‘just five minutes ago’.
• Increases productivity - Knowing where everything is increases productivity, but the gleam of a clean desk is a booster in itself!
• You’ll have more space - It makes sense that the less clutter, the more space you’ll have.
• Your desk is a reflection on you - If your office desk is messy, people will think you’re generally unorganised. If your desk is tidy, people will think you’re efficient!
Whether you have invested in bespoke office furniture or you have a hot-desking policy, keeping desks tidy is about more than just hygiene and appearances.
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