Believe it or not, your office desk reflects your workplace personality.

In the daily workplace, it's common to find a document missing due to a messy desk. Many people overlook the fact that their desk reflects their professional image to others. "Our company's leaders particularly dislike employees with messy desks. Once, they asked everyone to stay and tidy up their desks, and those who stayed were even paid overtime," said Ms. Yu, who works at a well-known software company in Hangzhou.

Regarding this issue, the editor of Henan Huadu Times Furniture believes it should be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the job position. "In all the companies I've worked with, almost none have specific regulations regarding the arrangement and tidiness of desks. Of course, this doesn't mean that people with messy desks have low work ability or efficiency. Sometimes, a messy desk might simply be because the person is very busy. For example, in our company, sales staff with messy desks are often the top performers. Of course, for positions like finance or secretarial work, desks must be tidy because these jobs involve a lot of internal documents and invoices, and a messy desk will definitely affect work efficiency."

Workplace experts look at office desks:

The tidiness of an employee's desk reflects their work mood.

Whether your boss dislikes a messy desk depends on the individual. However, in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and overseas, a professional image and personal efficiency reflected in one's desk are considered golden rules in the workplace.

A cluttered desk reflects not only your personal habits and personality, but also your professional image. Have you ever considered that your boss might deduct points for your work performance simply because your desk looks like a garbage dump? Zhang Ping, senior career consultant at Hangzhou Duzhixiu Management Consulting Co., Ltd., says, “The arrangement of an employee’s desk often reflects the company culture and the employee’s work ability and state. Employees with strong logical thinking skills, a strong overall perspective, are organized, and value efficiency tend to have fewer items on their desks. Even if they do have items, they are usually just work-related office supplies and files, and these are typically arranged very neatly. Employees with a more personal touch tend to have more personalized desk arrangements, sometimes including personal items and photos of family members.”

Zhang Ping said that, in any case, the desk is a place for working, and no manager wants to see their employees' desks messy. This is because it not only damages the company's image, but also has a strong suggestive effect on colleagues and oneself, which can easily cause people to feel irritable and uneasy, leading to a decrease in job satisfaction and work efficiency.

Your office desk reflects your professional personality.

Regardless of whether your boss pays special attention to your desk, one thing is certain: a desk directly reflects your workplace personality. We invited Dr. Luo Hong, Executive Director of Zhejiang Yuanye Psychological Counseling Center, to discuss the workplace personalities reflected in various desks. Dr. Luo Hong, who has been engaged in occupational psychology research for many years, believes that desks and individual workplace personalities are closely related.

At the same time, we have also selected several typical desks. You can compare these photos with your own desk to see your workplace personality.

A. A neat and clean desk

This kind of desk is very clean and tidy, with everything arranged in an orderly manner. The owner of such a desk usually receives praise such as, "I wish I were like you."

Advantages of personality in the workplace

The owner of such a desk usually gives the impression of being orderly, down-to-earth, and trustworthy. He or she is often steady, persistent, and methodical in his or her work.

Blind spots in workplace personality

People who are strict with themselves will inevitably make down-to-earth demands on others. So, don't forget that sometimes you may give people the impression of being petty. We often appear to see others' shortcomings rather than their efforts, which directly results in us frequently criticizing others' mistakes.

suggestion:

Learn to value harmonious relationships and recognize and promptly praise the efforts others make to complete their work.

B. A cluttered desk

The first impression of this type of desk is one of chaos and busyness; it suggests that its owner is constantly overwhelmed. When faced with the owner of such a desk, we often say, "Don't work so hard, take some rest!"

Advantages of personality in the workplace

It's important to understand that such owners aren't entirely without merit. They can be quite flexible and open-minded, sometimes demonstrating strong verbal communication skills and the ability to plan short-term projects. They may also be adept at handling crisis situations. A pursuit of freedom and a drive for practical action are key aspects of their personality.

Blind spots in workplace personality

One consequence of being busy and disorganized is that one is often troubled by "minor troubles." Because there are many things that need to be sorted out, one may sometimes be hesitant and indecisive. Such people may sometimes give others a bad impression of being "hedonistic and living for the moment."

suggestion:

Don't just focus on the present; have long-term goals and learn to combine short-term benefits with long-term gains.

C. A cluttered yet organized desk

These desks may be cluttered with many items, but the work-related documents are remarkably organized. The various documents are categorized and arranged logically and rationally. When faced with the owner of such a desk, we often say, "Don't expect too much."

Advantages of personality in the workplace

The pursuit of excellence is the most prominent characteristic of these people. They are often keenly aware of their own or others' shortcomings and are eager to point them out and correct them. They admire capable people, but they also challenge authority and are always seeking greater challenges.

Blind spots in workplace personality

In the process of constantly striving for excellence, because you are so outstanding, others may feel distant from you. Your enthusiasm for work may unintentionally hurt those around you; although they see you as a role model and idol, they dare not get too close.

suggestion:

Avoid focusing solely on strategy and the big picture. Be more tolerant of yourself and others, and proactively communicate with those around you to gain their understanding and inspire enthusiasm for your work.

D. A desk that exudes individuality

The table is filled with objects that represent your personality: your photos, decorations that reflect your taste, and even your own artwork. This table is an extension of your personality, a prop for showcasing it. Everything about it indicates that this is your table, not someone else's.

Advantages of personality in the workplace

They value harmonious relationships with others, are well-liked, and demonstrate passionate idealism. They don't care much about the actual benefits they gain, but they care a lot about the degree to which they are favored, and for this reason, they always act with enthusiasm and energy.

Blind spots in workplace personality

Their passion mixed with sensitivity often makes them vulnerable to unnecessary harm. Once their enthusiasm fades, they can quickly "cool down" and lose motivation.