Take a look at your desk right now — is it piled high with papers, post-it notes, and to-do lists (from two weeks ago)? Then it’s time to get your organizing on! And for millennials especially, the best way to get and stay organized at work is with the help of some handy dandy apps. We’ve rounded up the best five, so download these pronto if you never want to lose a paper or miss a deadline at work again:
- Evernote: This is the app that will make sure you never misplace that super important form or extra long to-do list. The sophisticated interface allows users to create to-do lists and scan whole documents into the app. The best part? The app syncs with your phone, computer, and/or tablet, so no matter where you are your most important information is just a mouse click or screen tap away. You can dwonload the app for free, but if you want to take advantage of all its powerful features you can subscribe to the premium version for $49.99/year.
- Quip: Ready to ban boring, unnecessary meetings? Then get your entire team to download Quip. The app makes it super easy to collaborate virtually, by uploading or creating documents and task lists within the app. You can even check team members’ progress and updates via the app’s sidebar. Rumor has it that cutting-edge tech companies like Facebook and Quora use the app, so it’s got the tech world’s stamp of approval.
- 24Me: If important dates go in one ear and out the other, then you need this app. 24Me sends its users automatic reminders for notable dates and upcoming events, like coworkers’ birthdays, can’t-miss meetings, and even due dates for upcoming bills. The app dubs itself “the personal assistant in your pocket,” and we tend to agree.
- Toggl: We’ve got a special app recommendation for all of you freelancers out there. It’s called Toggl, and it will revolutionize the way you track your time for your freelance projects. If you bill hourly, this app tracks your time efficiently, even giving you much needed breaks so you can take a breather. Plus, you can set different bill rates for different clients, color code projects, and collaborate with entire teams from within the app.
- TurboScan: Say goodbye to the paper pile up on your work desk — with TurboScan, scanning and saving documents becomes super simple. The app turns your smartphone into a powerful scanner, and it even takes three photos of each document you scan in order to capture a crisp image. Built in features like “Email to Myself” makes this little app an easy-to-use workhorse. You’ll realize that it was the best $3.99 you’ve ever spent once your desk becomes paper-pile and clutter free.
Getting organized at work can be a chore, but apps like these make organizing a breeze. Start downloading today to decrease workplace stress and skyrocket your productivity.