Tim Harford, economist and author of the book 'Messy ... Harford said that some people might file stuff away prematurely because they "feel obliged to tidy up" their desk. "On the other hand ...

In an experiment, people who sat by a messy desk that was scattered with papers felt more frustrated and weary and took nearly 10% longer to answer questions in a color-and-word-matching task ...

As federal employees return to offices, reports of poor conditions emerge, including cockroach infestations and inadequate workspaces. Unions claim the chaotic environment aims to push workers out.