Office housekeeping refers to keeping your desk, computer, cubicle and/or work area organized and up to date. The benefits of office housekeeping include allowing you to work in an efficient and productive manner, with fewer frustrations and less wasted time.
The extent of office housekeeping you need to do is directly relevent to how much work you have to do. If your household includes only you and your spouse (and you have no in-process medical or legal situation you are currently dealing with), your office housekeeping will be quite quick and easy.
If, on the other hand, you have 3 kids, 4 pets, a husband, a home business, a volunteer activity, and family and leisure activities, your office housekeeping is going to require time and skill and patience.
Fortunately, there are now countless stores and companies that make products and offer suggestions (or are for hire) to make office housekeeping fairly simple. If you devote just a little time once or twice a month to the tasks of office housekeeping, you will keep your systems operating smoothly, your emails and paperwork filed for easy retrieval, and your inbox a place you want to be, instead of a place you dread going!