Death and taxes are famously quoted as the only certainties in life. An overlooked certainty however is the associated chaos left behind in an office after completing the end of financial year reporting. Tax Returns, Annual Reports and Superannuation statements but to name a few. While we like to think we work in a paperless world, at tax time paper seems to have a renewed sense of purpose.
Disorder in the office can become an accepted norm yet it can impact business productivity, employee health and security. Studies show worker productivity is impacted by up to 50% in a messy environment1. Also, two-thirds of employees are at risk of taking time off due to illness created by an unhygienic workspace2. If that isn’t enough to plan a clean up then add to this that 75% of people throw away waste paper that may compromise business security3.
Tips to creating a clean and orderly office include:
Following these simple techniques should keep your office orderly, clean and secure not only after tax time but throughout the year.
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