Organization tips to boost productivity

Empty boxes, piles of paper, pens tossed about - everyone is guilty of office disorganization. What most don't realize is a messy, disheveled office space can actually dramatically reduce worker efficiency and productivity.

A staggering 98 percent of office workers say they'd be more productive at their jobs if their offices were more organized, according to a recent survey. Here are a few tips.

Reduce and recycle. Go through drawers and get rid of paperwork and supplies you never use. Recycle paperwork.

Keep supplies stocked. Office workers are less productive when they don't have all the supplies they need to work.

Rethink your desktop. A clean desktop is essential to productivity.

An office supply staple. Despite the rise of the digital office, Post-it Notes are still an office staple.

Think vertically. If you're short on desktop space, think vertically. Walls provide ample opportunity for unique storage.

Write it down. Sixty-two percent of office workers prefer to manage their to-do list on a piece of paper rather than a computer or digital device.

Cut cord chaos. Are you always digging under your desk for the right cord? Black binder clips typically used to hold paperwork together are also great for organizing USB, cellphone chargers and other cables.