Organising and Maximising Your Office Space

Working in a cluttered environment can have many negative effects on the productivity of an employee. Other than the fact that disorganisation can make it difficult to locate items, especially important documents, it can also project a negative image to clients and colleagues alike. Furthermore, it can be detrimental to both the worker's mental and physical health. So, if you are one of those people who are suffering from "Irritable Desk Syndrome", here are a few tips that you should make use of to clean up your space and maximise storage at the same time:

• Stick to necessary things you need in your office such as tables and devices. Large vases and potted plants can be added only if you have a large area at your disposal.
• Invest in good storage furniture like filing cabinets, document sorters, and credenzas.
• Plan the layout well and make sure that main entrances, exits, and copy machines would be easily accessible.
• Set up "hidden" storage spaces such as closets and cupboards.
• Select furnishings that have sliding doors instead of those with pullouts.
• Make use of a desk top overhead tambour along with regular shelves.
• Replace bigger chairs with smaller ones that are adjustable.
• Avoid placing items on the floor, especially under your desk. If you really have to place something down there, let it be a trash bin.
• Take some time each day to go through papers, preferably first thing in the morning. Discard those that you do not need and catalogue those you do.
• Do not just shove things into drawers. Acquire colour-coded bins and folders, then create an organisational system for your files.
• Box and label infrequently used articles before putting them in the closet to help keep the dust off of them.
• Keep your desk clear except for bare necessities such as your computer and planner.
• Use a notebook to jot down important information instead of scraps of paper or post-its.
• Increase the level of light in your office to create the effect of a bigger area.

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