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Melville, NY (PRWEB) -- Pendaflex, one of the world's premier manufacturers of
organizational solutions, recently commissioned a study on America's
office organization habits. Office workers from coast to coast (whether interning, just out of college or twenty-year veterans) -- spilled some messy details about the nation's
cluttered desktops, unsorted filing drawers and overflowing inboxes.
These busy cubicle and office dwellers also opened a window on their
personalities, illustrating the relationship between personality and
organizational style.
"We've found that a person's actions are often dictated by their
personality type," said Sharon Mann, organizational expert, author and
president of the 100,000 member I Hate Filing Club®. "For example,
anxious individuals are likely to be Filers. The act of maintaining
order in their world -- and their workspace -- is soothing. It helps
them feel like they're in control of their environment, and their
feelings."
"Pilers, on the other hand, don't mind clutter because they actually
have a dependable system of organization -- they can probably tell you
which pile any given memo is in at any time," added Mann. "Pilers are
'big picture' people, who don't let themselves get lost in the details.
In the business world, they adapt by either developing their own
systems to handle the details, like piling, or surrounding themselves
with people who can effectively implement details."
"Surprisingly, Tossers are the individuals with a clear lack of
organization," concluded Mann. "Like their Piler cousins, Tossers
aren't detail-oriented. The difference is that Tossers deal with
details by not dealing with them. They don't have the skills to
maintain organization, so these natural risk takers get rid of almost
everything. To be successful, Tossers need to learn how to identify
what they'll need in the future, and find a way to hang on to it."
Want to know more about your boss (or even yourself)? Take a look at
their desk, then read on … Pendaflex has uncovered the secrets of
"Pilers," "Filers" and "Tossers":
POPULAR PILERS (48 percent) You can probably find a Piler -- or lots of
Pilers -- in your office … Nearly half of American employees claim they
regularly organize paper by piling it on their desktop. This love of
chaos isn't limited to the office -- 59 percent of Pilers say their
house is 'somewhat messy.' These self-described 'sophisticated
workaholics' loosen up by watching their favorite sport. The
dream vacation for Pilers? Packing up a tent with Fido, then heading
out for a camping trip. They are intellectuals, holding the most
master's and doctorate degrees.
FAITHFUL FILERS (38 percent) Neatnik Filers are as fussy about their
home as their workspace -- nearly two-thirds boast that they maintain a
'neat' abode. At work, they boast management titles, and claim to be
'conservative,' yet 'easy going' individuals. These filing aficionados
are most likely to have a bachelor's degree hanging from their office
wall, and daydream of sunbathing on a tropical island. After they leave
work, Filers unwind by listening to the music, or head off for a swim.
TART TOSSERS (14 percent) It's official -- clutter-averse Tossers
aren't happy unless a surface is bare. Not only is their desk pile- and
file-free, they won't settle for anything less than a perfectly tidy
home. In their spare time, Tossers play hoops and hit the town with
friends. It's no surprise that these self-described 'young-at-heart'
social butterflies are drawn to big cities for vacations. These social
tendencies serve them well in the workplace -- despite being the most
likely to have only high school diploma, Tossers are most likely to be
team leaders.
Well...I don't know about any of you, but I am glad I'm not a Tosser...
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