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Today’s offices are extremely hectic, which means that most people cannot seem to find the time to file on a regular basis. As difficult as it may be, we suggest that as soon as you have finished with a document, you file it straight away.

There are several reasons why this strategy is a good one. Here are 5 of them:

1) Prevents lost files and misfiles. The longer a document sits around on a desk, a shelf or anywhere else but in the file, the more chance it has of being misplaced, covered up, hidden or otherwise lost. Furthermore, if you let paperwork pile up until you have a mountain of documents to put into the file, misfiles can occur more easily.

2) Keeps confidential information secure. Many files contain information that is not for everyone’s eyes, such as financial data, personnel details and customer confidential material. If they aren’t filed away quickly, the opportunity for the information to fall into the wrong hands is greater.

3) Increases productivity. If everything is filed properly in its place, when your colleagues access the file, you won’t have to waste time searching for it. This will help make your department, perhaps even your whole company, more efficient and more productive. All in all, it will make your job easier.

4) Avoids confusion. If papers are left strewn around on the desks, there is a risk they may get mixed up with other information. It’s so much easier, in the long run, if they are filed and neatly labelled.

5) Creates a clearer desktop. Rather than allowing papers to pile up so you have no room to move, file them straightaway. A clear desktop will make you feel so much better when you start your day.