This year, however, we have had some computer glitches at the circulation desk and the ugly truth was revealed. Third grader Ka-trina gasped at the arrangement, and being a plain-spoken young lady ...

Rita McClean asked a jury Wednesday to award her $92,000 in back pay and benefits because she was fired from her job seven years ago for keeping a messy desk. Lawyer John Wilbur Jr., representing ...

And the winner of the messy desk award, TIME editor-at-large Belinda Luscombe, explains (with some relief) why physical clutter does not equal mental disorganization. Thanks for listening.

After putting out the call for your messy desks that need saving, ... The final deadline for Fast Company’s Brands That Matter Awards is Friday, May 30, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Apply today.