5. Tidy Up Your Tech Di explains that cables and chargers can make your desk feel cluttered even when it's not. "Use a cord organizer or a cable management box to keep everything neat," she says.

So, is it imperative to keep things tidy in order to shine in the workplace? The debate remains open, but one thing is certain: the state of our desk has as much influence on our day-to-day as it ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The person I work under suggested to me that I need to tidy my desk. I was surprised because I like to keep my work area neat.