Order in the workplace - These tricks really help

On a stressful workday, you have many things – often simultaneously – to do. Colleagues call you, you have to answer your emails, and perhaps even take notes on the phone calls. If the daily mail also lands on your desk, then chaos is complete. On such days, it's easy to proverbially "get bogged down" – but you can do something about it. We'll show you how to easily keep your workplace tidy!

Why is tidiness in the workplace even important?

A certain structure is important in all areas of life, and this applies to your office too. Order and cleanliness in the workplace have many consequences that you might not expect at first, but which quickly become noticeable. By keeping your workplace tidy, you can achieve more, work faster, and be less stressed at the end of the day.

The following points, in particular, are advantages of keeping your workplace tidy:

• More space – If you are tidy at your workplace, you will sort out some things – this saves an enormous amount of space. In addition, you won't take up as much space because your work items are organized
• Save money – Everything you acquire for your workplace costs money – either yourself or your company. Through tidiness and minimalism, you also save hard cash and your boss's discomfort
• Better overview – Searching can become very annoying – especially when you're already short on time. Designated places for all your items can help you cope better in a stressful situation
• Relaxation – In a cluttered and messy workplace, you feel overwhelmed from the start of the day. Where was that form again, and where are my notes? If all of this is clearly arranged, you can start your day more relaxed
• More free time – If you keep your workplace tidy, you save yourself duplicate trips and long searches. Thus, overtime may partially or entirely become a thing of the past
• Appreciation – You will appreciate your items and equipment more if you keep your workplace tidy. This is also a positive side effect

These are just some of the reasons why tidiness in the workplace is so important. Now let's look at how best to maintain this order and what tips & tricks there are!

Also interesting: Are you interested in other topics related to a healthy workplace or home office? Then check out the Deskspace blogs, where you'll find numerous articles on a variety of topics!

Tip #1: Declutter regularly for more order in the workplace

Set aside a specific day or time to take a closer look at your workplace. Regular decluttering helps prevent too much stuff from accumulating at your workplace in the first place – you avoid later tidying up in advance.

Throw unnecessary documents in the trash or file them in appropriate folders. You can also store small items in boxes or organizers, so you'll find them faster. Especially pens and small items like pushpins and paperclips are much better stored this way and don't automatically spread throughout the office.

Tip: At Deskspace, we specialize in height-adjustable desks, among other things. Therefore, we know that keeping your workplace tidy is best achieved by making it a fixed ritual. For example, choose a weekday where you tidy your desk first thing in the morning. That's how you get organized!

Tip #2: Labels help with workplace organization

You probably know this: You need a specific document but just can't remember which folder you filed the corresponding papers in. So now you have to search through all your file folders, which of course costs you a lot of time and nerves. Labels on all important documents and folders can help you quickly find all the relevant documents.

Labeled spots in your cabinets for hole punches, staplers, and the like also make it easier to maintain order in the workplace even in stressful situations. You might come across as a bit of a stickler at first, but it serves its purpose. The small notes you need for labeling can be printed with a label printer or simply written in an appropriate font size in a document and then attached with tape.

Tip #3: No piles, both digital and analog

It can quickly happen that mountains of paper accumulate on your desk. Within a few days, it becomes impossible to pay invoices on time or even find the right document. Under certain circumstances, an oversight here can lead to legal consequences or late fees that burden your company. For order in the workplace, this is an absolute no-go.

From now on, the best thing is a "no piling" rule on your desk. Buy a practical shelf for documents that you can also label. This way, documents won't just lie around, and you can pre-sort them.

Important: Nowadays, it's not just the physical desk that's the problem; your PC is also quickly susceptible to great chaos. So regularly sort out scattered files on your desktop and consistently delete old documents.

Tip #4: Enough storage space & room for order in your workplace

For this trick, you should take a look at the immediate surroundings of your desk. Do you have enough storage space, cabinets, and shelves? Do all compartments and drawers have sensible divisions and linings? Can you also store pens and other small items in a fixed place? You should answer yes to all these points, because only then do you have a solid basis for order in the workplace.

Your desk itself is also important, because if it's too small, it's harder to keep it tidy. A tabletop with dimensions of at least 140cm x 70cm is recommended, as this gives you enough space for all your devices & documents.

The Deskspace Pro is the best solution if you are looking for a new desk. It has a tabletop with the dimensions mentioned above and is optionally available larger. Furthermore, it is a height-adjustable desk, on which, experience shows, keeping things tidy is significantly easier. This is because when standing, you have greater freedom of movement and thus more space to organize yourself and maintain order in the workplace. For more detailed information, simply click here.

These were the most important tips & tricks for keeping your workplace tidy. Even with small changes, you can optimize many areas of your working day; you just need to get used to some small routines. Your workplace equipment also plays a role, so ensure sufficient storage space and – possibly – a height-adjustable desk from Deskspace :)