Clean Desk Policy; Is it Necessary?!
Everyone has their ways of creating a perfect working environment. Some would like to have photos of family on desks, some of us like the minimal look with plants and goldfish, and then there are those of us who have layers of old Post It notes. However, there is a study that says a ‘messy desk means a clear mind’.
This is why implementing, maintaining, and enforcing a Clean Desk Policy is part of an overall corporate directive to specify how employees should leave their working space when they leave the office. It is, as it states, about keeping your work desk clean.
Maintaining a Clean Desk Policy also has benefits, which are …
1. Sensitive Information is kept in control
First and foremost, the benefit of a clean desk policy is that you will control sensitive information from lying around for all to see and keeps prying eyes from seeing the information they shouldn’t have access to.
2. Reduces stress within an organization
A recent report issued by Office Max found that office clutter undermines productivity and motivation. They can also concentrate on being more productive rather than getting stressed because of a messy desk.
3. It’s Look Good!
Having a clean desk policy has the result of making the office space free of clutter. In today’s modern open plan office this is especially welcome. It removes an annoying mess and prevents the smell of old paper and food building up. A clean desk policy just generally creates a more positive place to work in.
In Walepay, every employee has the responsibility to apply Clean Desk Policy in the office, which daily, they must clean their desks at the end of each workday. This does not only include documents and notes, but any post-it notes, business cards, and removable media (e.g. charger, USB memory).
Walepay believes that having a friendly working environment will stimulate creativity, reduce stress, and as a result can improving product innovation and activity. In addition, Walepay always assures to creates a more positive place to work in.
