Proposed solution:
-
Make sign that says "please keep this area tidy." Send to supervisor for approval.
-
Wait 5 minutes
-
Make sign that says "please keep this space tidy." Also send for approval.
-
Wait for supervisor to ask why 2 different signs were sent for approval.
-
Say you'll look into it
-
Do nothing for 2 hours
-
Put up a sign that says "Keep this area tidy. Thanks!" Maybe add some clipart for spice.
-
Tell supervisor "turns out there was a mixup with the drafts but I went ahead and took care of it."
If done properly that could probably kill half a day or more.