9 Workplace Personalities as Defined by their Desks [Infographic]

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Meredith WoodEditor-in-Chief at Fundera

26 October 2018

You can learn a lot about your coworkers from their desk setup. Seeing how a colleague uses their desk can also work wonders for building relationships within the office. Here are 9 different desks and what they say about their owners’ personalities.

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9 Workplace Personalities as Defined by their Desk

Because so many of us spend hours at our desk each day, you can tell a lot about someone by what they surround themselves with. Desk ornaments, functional or decorative, clue you in to their personality and lifestyle. A funky notepad adds some flair while providing a place for quick scribbles. A picture of a loved one or family can serve as motivation to get through the day.

Noting tchotchke things on a coworker’s desk can actually improve your communication and cooperation. For example, disorganization can signify creativity. Ask for advice from that person regarding your creative tasks and you’ll likely gain new insights.

Using these subtle clues is especially important for managers. They can develop an understanding of individual personality types and use that knowledge to better facilitate work across the team. This will build camaraderie throughout the workplace and lead to improved productivity and happiness.

Fundera created nine typical personalities as defined by their desks in the infographic below.

9 Workplace Personalities as Defined by their Desks [Infographic]

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Meredith Wood

Meredith is Editor-in-Chief at Fundera. Specializing in financial advice for small business owners, Meredith is a current and past contributor to Yahoo!, Amex OPEN Forum, Fox Business, SCORE, AllBusiness and more.

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