by Diana L. Martin

It’s the new year, and you know what that means - time to clean out last year’s files, put them in storage and set up new files for the new year. Ugh. Nobody looks forward to that job.

Do you know what else needs to be organized? Your workspace! Creating and maintaining a well-organized and efficient work area is crucial for productivity and today I’ll give you some basic tips to declutter, organize and optimize your work environment. These tips apply not only to your individual desk but also to common areas and storage closets. Organization is key to a well-run office!

From time to time, you may find yourself with a few free minutes throughout the workday. Wondering how you can make that stretch of time productive? From cleaning up your inbox to filing essential papers, here’s some inspiration…