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Desktop Clocks Often Used To Track ProductivityAs the size of many desk began to shrink the use of mantle clocks as desktop clocks had to change as many were simply too big and took up too much space on the desktop. Many believe they were initially placed on desks to remind workers about how much time they had left to get a certain job done, while others think desktop clocks were used to improve productivity. By knowing how much time they had to get done, when they were able to finish early, they were often given additional work to do. Today's desktop clocks can be found in a variety of sizes, shapes, styles and colors from staid, conservative designs to loud and to some obnoxious shapes with cartoon characters watching over a person's workspace. Some even have a means of inserting a favorite photo into the case to show off, as it becomes the face of the clock. Serving As Reminder Of Appointments In the business world, life is lived by the clock and during times when not everyone could afford their own wristwatch or pocket watch, desktop clocks were available to remind them of important meetings with customers or with their boss. Possibly it was during these times that the phrase "time is money" was coined and has been lived by every since. One of the most unique desktop clocks ever developed was built into the surface of the desk with a flat glass cover, making it seem like an actual part of the desk's surface. The advantage of this design is the worker could simply cover the clock with paper or some other object and temporarily forget about the time. However, as time goes on more and more designs will be introduced making desktop clocks a more popular gift idea for those who work at a desk or work at home. Keeping track of time has been a habit developed thousands of years ago and will likely remain a fascination until the proverbial end of time. |
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