What does a worker’s messy desk signify to the greater office? Unfortunately, far more than just an inability to organize bobbleheads or throw away empty La Croix cans. A new study finds that an ...

My desk is a bubbling cauldron of entropy. In the crevices between my computer, books, and monitors, you'll find Metrocards, half-used tubes of orange-flavored Airbornes, empty water bottles and ...

In the office, one’s desk is one’s domain. But unlike your messy bedroom at home, this abode is on display whether you like it or not, especially in ever-popular open office plans. So what message ...

When you’re the CEO of a startup, your employees have you under a microscope. You’re constantly on display, not just for the job you do, but how you do your job. That’s why it’s your job to set the ...

The desk was invented around 1200 CE, and while the technology upon it has evolved, the desk itself has remained the same: a flat-surfaced work area accompanied by drawers and cubbies for storage.

Let's face it, most of us struggle with desk clutter. Papers, notes, gadgets, and a tangle of wires often create a chaotic environment. While some of history's brightest minds, like Thomas Edison and ...

We all know someone with a messy desk—dog-eared papers lying about, a collection of coffee cups dotted around and brightly colored sticky notes for decoration. Sure, the information floating around ...

New year, new you, right? Well, if one of your goals is to tame a messy desk — whether of your own volition or thanks to some colleague side-eye — you might want to pause for a minute. After all, that ...

I'm tempted to hate them, but I can't. My husband is one of them. Organization has never been one of my strengths. My desks, at the home and in the office, are piled with business cards and binders ...

Q: What are the best options for getting all the computer cables under my desk under control? A: If tackling the tangled mess of cables under your desk is a New Year’s resolution, the key is strategic ...

CNN Money's advice columnist says that a messy desk at the office can give off a bad impression and negatively affect your career. Her suggested techniques for keeping things clean and clear are very ...