Keeping an office organized can seem a lot like herding cats. Fix one mess and another one pops up, then another. How can you keep your office organized and get the team to buy into the program?

Declutter
Straightening up an office can be overwhelming. Where do you start? First, take a walk around the office and look at all the clutter. Decide what can be thrown out.

Establish Work Areas
Identify which activities occur where. You may have a central location for photocopying, posting mail, and other communal office activities. Clearly label areas and create space for everything you’ll need, from extra reams of paper to stamps to paper clips.

Storage
Every office has that box of seasonal decorations or leftover party banners. Find a space for things that are used occasionally or yearly.

Update Equipment and Furniture
Get rid of the old mismatched filing cabinets and purchase new furniture and accessories that will help keep the office organized and easily maintained. Now is the time to decide on replacing desks, storage, and filing cabinets, and other office equipment. Coordinate color and style for a streamlined look.