Stapler

Bottom Line: Apparently we spend far too much time worrying about our office supplies. A majority of respondents agree that their success at the office has at least something to do with how nice their office supplies are, and more and more workers are willing to pay a premium for the sleekest gear.



Impressions

When asked what is noticed first in business meetings, 82 percent of respondents first notice an office supply item such as a stylish journal, chic notebook, file folders, and pens, versus someone’s shoes (18 percent).

While U.S. workers agree that success is a matter of hard work (92 percent), a vast majority agree that success is also linked to perceptions created in the workplace (76 percent).

Seventy-four percent agreed that how their workspace is maintained reveals a lot about them and their personality, while 69 percent of respondents form their opinion of co-workers based on how they maintain their space.

Seventy-eight percent report that either they or someone else in their workplace is an “Organizilla” – someone who is organized and who insists on having their workspace in a systematic order.

U.S. workers are willing to spend personal money on their own supplies that reflect their unique style. On average, workers spend $90.14 per year on office supplies. Interestingly, men are likely to spend more money ($134.00 per year) than women ($101.00 per year) on these products.

(Images) (via MarketTools for Staples)

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