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I thought I would recycle part of a post from last year, since I found myself glancing back at it during the week between Christmas and New Year’s.  Hopefully you’ll find it to be a helpful reminder as well!

As the end of 2012 rolls in, take a few minutes at the end of each day, maybe from 4:30 to 5:00 and try a few of the following:

1. Pick up those piles and dust.  The end of the year is busy for everyone and your workspace can look worse for the wear.  Take a few minutes and get rid of those dust bunnies messing with your allergies and pick up the stray paperclips, water bottles, and pens that might be scattered around.
2. Consider how comfortable you find your workspace.  Are you straining any muscles to work comfortably?  It’s not only bad for your body, but also your mind.  I know leaning over my laptop hurts my neck and back and at a certain point, I start to get shorter with people.  I’ve already grabbed a wireless mouse, but a wireless keyboard is next on my list.  Then I can prop my laptop up so I am not looking down at it.  For you, maybe it’s your chair; consider adding a pillow for lumbar support.  This post gives you some other great options: How to Ergonomically Optimize your Workspace.
3. Would an extra file cabinet really work wonders for your workspace?  Say something.
4. Invest in a cold cup.  I love mine from Starbucks.  But I use it for water.  I know I don’t drink anywhere near eight glasses of water a day and having cold water readily available really helps me stay hydrated.
5. In January, have a clean your workspace afternoon.  Set a day where it’s okay for employees to not be working from 4:00 to 5:00.  Get feedback from your employees on their workspace needs.  See what they like and what could help them increase their productivity.  The feeling of organization and less clutter might also help increase employee productivity in the New Year.

Happy New Year everyone!  Thanks for reading!

Erica L.

Originally posted at: http://uecubenefit.uecu.org/