Energize and Organize: Paper Productivity 101

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Even with all the technology in our offices — computers, PDAs, email, internet — there is more paper being used these days than ever before. In fact, every year, the average U.S. office employee generates nearly 10,000 sheets of paper. We're on paper overload! 


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• Don't let it take over your office — keep only that which you truly need. (Remember, 80% of what we file is never looked at again.)
• Resolve to deal with your papers on a regular basis. Whether first thing in the morning, at the end of the day, or somewhere in between, set aside 30 minutes each day so you don't end up with overwhelming piles.
• For every piece of paper that you encounter, make an immediate decision to either toss it, file it, or act on it. Then, make time each day to file your “keepers.”
• Although it may not be your favorite task, filing as you go will probably take only a few minutes and will make your office life much less stressful and more productive.
• If you can't act on the simpler papers right away, keep them in a “quick-task to-do” file, and deal with them regularly so they don't pile up. For larger, long-term projects, put each one into a separate file folder.
• To minimize future paper clutter, don't hit “print” unless absolutely necessary. Keep electronic files rather than hard copies. Then, don’t forget to categorize and contain these files for easy retrieval later. E-file clutter is nearly as bad as paper clutter!​       © 2016 Articles on Demand™

Remember, if you need assistance and support with your paper management and/or office organization,  you are cordially invited to contact ...
​Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts  Contact:  617.640.2366  http://www.energizeandorganize.com

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