ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTIVITY IN THE OFFICE

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According to a study by office supply manufacturer Esselte, the average executive wastes approximately six weeks each year searching for lost or misplaced items.

Out of more than 1,000 office workers surveyed by National Association of Professional Organizers, 82 percent said they feel being organized improves their performance, yet 32 percent admitted to keeping a disorganized office space and 42 percent said they clean up clutter only once a month or less.

OFFICE CLUTTER AND PROFITABILITY

• According to the National Association of Professional Organizations, paper clutter is the No. 1 problem for most businesses. • Studies show the average person wastes 4.3 hours per week searching for lost/ misplaced papers!• Copy paper is NOT your enemy. It all comes down to having a an organizational method and sticking with it.

TIPS FOR STAYING ORGANIZED

• Paper Paper Paper! • Always identify the types of paperwork you receive and handle. Divide them up into categories (bills, invoices, correspondence, checks ect)

• Sort> categorize > file/ dispose

• Create a system for keeping them organized ex: Literary Organizers and color coded folders are a great way organize ongoing and/or pending projects and bills

• Each folder should be labeled and color coded.

• Always keep papers OFF YOUR DESK. This will force you to stick to an organizational method and it will help you visualize what you have pending or have completed.

TIPS CONTINUED..

• Only keep the supplies you use daily on the surface of your desk. The rest should be organized in a bin inside your desk drawers. • Bins are a great way to keep everything neat and within reach.

• Magazines- decide how long you want to keep an issue then toss any that reached the “expiration” date. • A magazine organizer is a great way to keep each individual magazine neatly organized and within reach.

QUICK TIPS

1) Have a master to-do list for each day at your desk.

2) Use a variety of containers to organize office supplies, paper clips and pens.

3) Use storage boxes to store dated files.

4) Color-coding your files makes it faster to find information.

5) Make an exact copy of everything you send to someone.

Note to Remember: you will never find time to stay organize you have to make time.

SOURCES

http://www.cio.com/article/689818/How_to_Organize_Your_Office_and_Boost_Your_Productivity?page=4#slideshow

http://www.inc.com/articles/2010/01/disorganized-office-space.html

http://www.reliableplant.com/Read/16652/reduce-office-clutter-to-increase-productivity,-efficiency-profitability

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