Organize your Workspace
Your workspace, like your home, needs to be well organized. Use these handy tips to get your started:
LAY OUT YOUR WORKSPACE
* Use "L" and "U" shaped desks for the most efficient workspaces
* Store your gadgets and equipment -- telephone, computer, etc. -- on one "wing"
* Leave the other wing free to spread out while you work
* Have everything you need within arm's reach
* Put your telephone on the side of the desk opposite your writing hand
* This way you can hold the telephone and take notes at the same time
* Add a hutch for extra storage for books, supplies, and equipment
* Avoid cluttering your workspace by filing away personal items
PUT ERGONOMICS TO WORK FOR YOU
* Pay special attention to your body -- aches and pains aren't normal
* Do not generally bend, squat, or stretch at your workstation
* Place your monitor at eye level -- if not, raise your monitor
* Place your wrists flat when typing or using a mouse
* If not, use a keyboard tray or wrist rest when typing
* When sitting, your thighs need to be parallel to the floor
* Your calves need to be perpendicular to the floor with feet on the ground
* If not, adjust your chair or bring in a footrest
ORGANIZE YOUR SUPPLY STORAGE
* Do not hoard supplies at your desk
* Keep only what you need right now at your workstation
* Use a separate supply area for storing bulk amounts
* Store away extras in labeled containers and group like items together
* Ex: writing utensils, clips, notepads, etc.
* Place flat items (paper, sheet protectors, and folders) in stacking trays
* Place drawer dividers in drawers to keep small items in order
* Place envelopes and note cards in a small vertical rack
* Use bracket shelves above your desk for additional storage
The Disorganized are basically enemies to themselves, more than anything, so it is important to change adverse conditions in order to survive in harmony in the work place.
Getting Organized At The Office
Being Organized does not Just Belong to Others!
Cooperation breeds organization and organization breeds respect. Mail should have a basket to go into. Your health will suffer because of the clutter. Those wonderful, little sticky notes are the next best thing to sliced bread!
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