Paper Filing Gifts

It's our latest caseload management system, we just keep on adding files until he falls over.

I've always wanted to quit while I was ahead but the opportunity never presented itself.

A paperwork machine spews endless paperwork

Whats ticking away in YOUR filing system?

"You've got to fill in these forms to join the 'How to reduce bureaucracy' seminar."

"Yes Sir, I'm still working on the 'ins and outs' of their proposal."

IN box...OUT is wastepaper basket on fire.

'It seems every time my business grows so does my paperwork!'

In/Out/These Things Happen.

Things-to-do-today: Daily workboxes piled up on desk.

'I'll be late for dinner, dear, I'm up to my neck in paperwork.'

Storm in the out tray

Here and There Trays

'What happened to that efficiency report? I had it in my hand not two minutes ago.'

Organization is not rocket science!

"We need to do something about excessive admin. I want you to fill out one of these forms every time you think you're doing some."

'Please put that confusing mess of documents, files and folders where it belongs...in your computer.'

'You'll soon get the hang of it - then they'll change it.'

'Marsha, did you file the Peterson account on the cumulus, stratus, cirrus, or nimbus cloud?'

'The job calls for a little filing now and then...'

Late/Too Late.

Inout baskets.

'You're right. Our old safety files have become a safety concern.'

'It's only fair to warn you that if you get the job there would be a lot of filing involved.'

'Fred's Office Supply? I'd like to order a dozen more desk bins and a step-ladder please.'

"Simplified application form? . . . This IS the simplified application form!"

'Did you get the hard copy from Mr. Dawson?'

In, out, shake it all about.

Deskboxes: 'LATE' and 'NEVER'.

The Buck Never Stops.

Trays on desk read: In/Out/Lose in the Shuffle.

"Well, if you hadn't misfiled it in the first place it wouldn't have been lost."

Government Offices / In tray, No Exit tray.

Smoke and mirrors.

In - Out - Pending.