Everyone reacts to workspace clutter differently. Some employees even report working more effectively around a bit of it. But if that is not you, realize that research exists to explain clutter 's effect on productivity, and it's not good. Clutter distracts. All that stuff around you - mail, sticky notes, scattered supplies, food, gadgets, personal items, files - they all compete for your attention even if you aren't engaged with them. They contribute to distraction, cause you to lose focus,…

The need to be dependable at work is obvious, but there's a lot to it. All bosses have a feel for how dependable their individual employees are. These workers are prized because supervisors don't have to worry about them. Your path to building an outstanding reputation as a dependable worker is consistency. Be consistent in what you do - whether it's coming to work on time or finishing a report by the deadline. View consistency as the currency that earns your reputation as a dependable worker.…