As providers of shared and serviced office space in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, we’ve seen the full spectrum of workspaces. From hoarders to minimalists, desktops that double as storage sheds to drawers with more stationary than Office Works, every workspace is different.
One observation that remains consistent though, is that clutter-free desks tend to lead to greater productivity. If your desk has so many post-it notes that it resembles a bag of Skittles, or enough files to rival government archives, chances are you have a clutter issue. All is not lost though, and Corporate House, the specialists in office space in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, want to suggest a few tips to help you minimise mess and maximise productivity:
Keep only what you need within reach
Do you really need three staplers and five blue pens on your desk? If you don’t use something on a daily basis, store it elsewhere, give it away or throw it out. Having only the essential items at hand will streamline your office space in Brisbane or the Gold Coast.
Go digital
It’s 2015! Every organisational tool you will ever need is on your laptop or PC. Files, calendars and diaries can be thrown away or archived, leaving only the essential paperwork. As well as being more conducive to productivity, this is also a great way to make your office space in Brisbane or the Gold Coast a little greener and make a difference to the environment
Clean up the paper trail
No office is completely paperless, but after paring the documents you need down to the bare minimum, you can turn your attention to improving your organisational systems. Label some file holders in categories such as ‘to read’, ‘to action’ and ‘to file’. When you are finished with them, archive the files so they are not cluttering your desk.
Sort your drawers
Drawers are all too often used to hide mess, their original purpose is lost and people forget what they have left in there. Delve into the abyss, take home what isn’t needed at the office and give or throw away that which you don’t need at all.
If you go through these few steps on a regular basis and get into the habit of being organised and minimalistic, you’ll find a tidy office is easy to maintain and productivity increases. A tidy work area is particularly important in a shared office space in Brisbane or the Gold Coast, as you are having an impact on the work of others.