You keep your desk all spotless and organised, yet there is always someone who is just incapable of keeping an ordered and tidy desk. This just drives you mad. Why can’t they keep it tidy?
Maddening though this is, for some people, it just shows us how brains work in different ways. Rather than criticise, try to consider what the other person is going through. Perhaps they would like to be organised more, so why not give them this list of tips for keeping a desk tidy. Don’t forget though that everyone is different in their approach. I bet you find that the untidy desk colleague is also the funniest and the most creative. They are usually the problem solvers and the ones that stay positive.
- Stick to the relevant stuff. Whilst it’s fun to have decoration, you need space and relevance on the desk so try to keep your mind on the job.
- No drinks! Go to the kitchen area and drink it there. First it gets you away from the desk for a bit and up and moving. Second, you might actually get to talk to someone new.
- Keep the printing costs down. Try to limit those paper copies. Rather than scrabble about for that report, scan it and keep a digital copy. Dispose of unnecessary paperwork. For information about Confidential Waste Disposal Cardiff, contact https://www.printwaste.co.uk/confidential-shredding/confidential-shredding-cardiff
- Get yourself a notice board. Anything that is relevant can go on it.
Good luck and try to remember we’re all different, we all work differently. Let’s just give each other a little space, but don’t clutter it!