Your office desk and workspace need a spring cleaning too. Here are some tips for reorganizing your workspace for efficiency.
Keeping your desk and work space tidy can make a big difference in your efficiency. Spring is the time of year when we typically clean house so don’t forget to clean up your work space.
Filing
Filing systems get out dated and then they are not used. Put aside some time to revise your system for efficiency. Look at colour coding different types of work you do by using colour file folders and/or hanging file labels. Create new folders and proper labels for ones in use. File those piles of papers you’ve been meaning to file.
Drawers
Purchase a new drawer divider or trays to help organize the contents of your drawers. Regroup like things to each drawer. Throw out bent paper clips and donate other supplies that you don’t use. Oil drawer slides and give drawer bottoms a good wipe as you clean.
Desk Surface
Purchase desk organizing units to keep your pens, paper clips, sticky notes in one place. Keeping pre-moistened cleaning wipes in your drawer can make keeping the surface clean easier.
Lighting
Poor lighting can not only cause eye strain and headaches, it can make working frustrating. Invest in proper lighting and notice the difference it makes!
Atmosphere
Sometimes our work areas get neglected when it comes to art work and decorations. Spend some time and money to create a mood around a colour or decoration theme. Frame some of your favourite photos.
Desk Ergonomics
To arrange your desk for ideal office ergonomics:
- your arm should be at a right angle to your keyboard
- the top of your monitor should be 20 degrees below the horizontal line of sight and the screen should be anti-glare
- you should have minimal bending of the wrist
- the area behind your knees should not be touching the chair seat and your chair back should be adjusted so that your body is at a 90-120 degree angle
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