Tip #6,362 If your work pens keep disappearing, try taping a funny little "curse" to your favorite pen. For instance, "If you steal this pen, may your hair turn green." Silly, but often effective. Work funny + desk + cubicle + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,390 Sharpen a paper punch by punching aluminum foil a few times. Work crafting + desk + cubicle + tools + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,391 Help prevent a paper punch from jamming by punching wax paper a few times. The wax will help lubricate the punch. Work crafting + desk + cubicle + tools + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,412 Thoroughly clean the top of your work desk regularly. This is particularly important if you often eat lunch at your desk. Work cleaning + health + lunch + desk + cubicle + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,955 • 2 people found helpful An organized office is one of the keys to success. Making your space both attractive and efficient will increase your productivity and your pride in your work. Work desk + cubicle + home office + productivity + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,155 • 5 people found helpful Ask your employer to sponsor an ergonomic evaluation for employees. Configuring workstations for maximum efficiency and safety improves health and productivity. Work health + desk + cubicle + productivity + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,056 • 2 people found helpful Keep a few small toys in your desk at work. They may be a good for a stress reliever and can also be handy if a colleague brings their children to work. Work desk + cubicle + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,889 • 15 people found helpful • 1 List Set aside a day each quarter to clean your office. Clean equipment, get rid of accumulating junk, purge paper and electronic files and go through your email inbox. Work cleaning + desk + cubicle + home office + organization + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,779 • 16 people found helpful • 1 List Post a workplace stretch guide in your cubicle or on your desk as a reminder to take the time to stretch during the day. Work health + body + desk + cubicle + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,780 • 6 people found helpful Keep some packets of instant oatmeal at your desk for days you don't have time to eat breakfast before work or need a snack. Most offices have hot water available. Work snacks + breakfast + desk + cubicle + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #475 • 19 people found helpful Bring your own coffee mug to work to help prevent waste. Work green + desk + cubicle + eco-friendly + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,114 • 12 people found helpful Freeze a bottle of water and put in a lunch box. The lunch will stay cold and most of the water will melt by lunchtime for drinking. Food & Drink lunch + desk + cubicle + food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,595 • 13 people found helpful Keep a small bottle of peppermint essential oil in your desk. If you become groggy during the workday, take a couple of sniffs. It is a stimulant that will help refresh you. Work desk + productivity + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,940 • 15 people found helpful • 1 List Add frozen vegetables to your work lunches. Put into a serving-size container or keep a bag in the freezer at work. Just microwave and enjoy! Food & Drink vegetables + lunch + desk + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,939 • 12 people found helpful • 1 List Each week, portion out packs of sliced vegetables to bring to work. Great options include baby carrots, broccoli, celery, cauliflower and bell peppers. Food & Drink vegetables + lunch + desk + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,159 • 20 people found helpful Sit on an exercise ball in your office. This will improve inner core strength, stretch your back and legs and help prevent hips from spreading. Wellness health + fitness + desk + home office + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,862 • 16 people found helpful Keep some baby wipes at work for quickly cleaning your phone, computer mouse, spills, etc. Work cleaning + desk + cubicle + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,349 • 17 people found helpful • 1 List If you lose the back of your earring at work, just use a pencil eraser as a replacement. Style jewelry + desk + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #638 • 16 people found helpful To relieve pain from too much typing or carpal tunnel syndrome, put your hands in the classic prayer position with fingers up and thumbs against your chest. Slowly lower your hands until you feel your muscles stretching. Repeat. Wellness pain relief + exercise + desk + cubicle + home office + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,261 • 14 people found helpful Workout at your desk by doing standing squats while reading emails, do mini crunches while reading long documents and jog in place while documents are loading or printing. Work fitness + desk + perplexing + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send