Messy Reception Area

hgrier1959 · 11-12-2008 , 11:18 AM

Our reception area is filled with personal items, including silk flowers, candles, photos and papers taped to the wall. What is a tactful way to correct this? I am not the receptionist's supervisor.

Libby Huffman · 11-12-2008 , 11:27 AM

Hi there hgrier,

We actually have an article titled "Appropriate Cubicle Decor." While it's not specifically geared to a reception area, the rules are pretty universal. From what you are describing, the reception area is not inviting. If you're concerned about it, I would talk with his/her boss. The last thing you want to happen is for a client to say something about it. Hope this helps.

deana79 · 12-13-2008 , 11:00 PM

The reception area is usually the first impression a client or vendor has of an office. It would be in your company's best interest to see to it that is poses the image they want to present.

I would suggest to speak to the receptionists supervisor aand voice your concerns.

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11-12-2008 , 11:18 AM
hgrier1959 Offline OA Spectator Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1	Messy Reception Area Our reception area is filled with personal items, including silk flowers, candles, photos and papers taped to the wall. What is a tactful way to correct this? I am not the receptionist's supervisor.

11-12-2008 , 11:27 AM
Libby Huffman Offline Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 482	Re: Messy Reception Area Hi there hgrier, We actually have an article titled "Appropriate Cubicle Decor." While it's not specifically geared to a reception area, the rules are pretty universal. From what you are describing, the reception area is not inviting. If you're concerned about it, I would talk with his/her boss. The last thing you want to happen is for a client to say something about it. Hope this helps.

12-13-2008 , 11:00 PM
deana79 Offline OA Expert Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 115	Re: Messy Reception Area The reception area is usually the first impression a client or vendor has of an office. It would be in your company's best interest to see to it that is poses the image they want to present. I would suggest to speak to the receptionists supervisor aand voice your concerns.


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