The messy your work station is, the farther is your promotion – Part 2

There have been a number of articles and reports written on such topics but the latest to enter the scene taken a more in-depth view of the situations. This research not only takes into account messy environment around but the health, hygiene and computer stuff, which is one of the growing concerns of employees.

According to a new survey of over 1000 workers by staffing firm Adecco, a majority of Americans (57%) admit they judge coworkers by how clean or dirty they keep their workspaces. Meanwhile, nearly half say they have been “appalled” by how messy a colleagues’ office is and most chalk it up to pure laziness.

“With so many open office plans today, more people can see into your workspace, and they do judge,” says Jennie Dede, vice president of recruiting for Adecco. “It’s often personal. They think that you must be a slob in your real life.”

This comes after a report last year by OfficeMax that found that office clutter undermines productivity and motivation. “Your performance coincides with your workspace,” says Dede. “When it’s organized and precise you have the mindset and motivation to work.”

If you’ve let your clutter get out of hand, it might be time for some spring cleaning. Whether you’re in a cube or a c-suite, organization experts offer timeless tips to streamline the mess and keep your office tidy year-round.

Coworkers will associate a messy office with your organization skills and assume their project or proposal will get lost in the landfill that is your desk, says Dede. It’s important to stay on top of clutter consistently, so that it doesn’t accumulate over time and become too intimidating to tackle.

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