Cube Dwellers Beware of Decorating Don'ts
April 8 -- Work station, cubicle, panel system — no matter what you call it, one thing is for certain — it's not a private office space.
When Good Morning America asked viewers to show off their cubicles for its "Cubicle Challenge" series, they responded in droves.
But what many cubicle-dwelling workers don't know is that less is often better than more when it comes to your work space.
Top 10 Tips for Decorating Your Work Cube
Too Much Information: Don't let the "stuff" you bring into your cubicle define you as an employee. You want the boss to think of you in terms of your contribution, not as the "lady who collects Donny Osmond stuff" or the "Mr. Potato Head guy." It may be funny for your bedroom, but leave it there.
Speak Up: Whispering in your cubicle only makes people want to listen more. Ever try whispering at work? Anywhere? It only calls attention to yourself, and makes people think you have a secret or, even better, office gossip. Whisper only when you want to be heard.
No Neat Freaks: Too clean a work cubicle makes it look like you don't have enough work to do. Perfect the art of the "busy-looking cubicle." Bosses think a pile on your desk means you're busy working. Too empty or too clean a station may make it look like you don't have enough to do, and maybe even that you're not needed.
No Stinkers: Don't pollute the office air. Cubicles have partial walls, but they don't have doors or ceilings. Much like sound, odors travel too. That means don't over-cologne or perfume yourself, and the same applies to eating your enchilada, pepperoni pizza or moo-shoo pork at your desk. Nothing is worse than "smelling" your co-worker before you even see them. Simply be considerate of your co-workers' airspace.
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