I am the Party Pooper

Mar 21, 2009 Uncategorized

∞ I briefly considered searching for a title-appropriate image for this post, but rejected the idea.  I’ve been familiar with the internet for way too long. Why, I’m compelled to ask, do people let themselves get completely plastered and stupid at parties full of their co-workers?  If you know the clothes are going to come off [...]

We Are Twelve.

Mar 16, 2009 Uncategorized

∞ I have a fun office activity for my readers this week that will require you to develop an interest in birdwatching.  Take a moment for your research.  I’ll wait. Okay.  Now, can you identify a bird when you see one?  Great.  You have a new hobby. With your new-found interest at heart, personalize your work [...]

Sadistic Manager: Your Business Information Technician

Mar 12, 2009 Uncategorized

∞ Is anyone else as irritated as I am by some of the job titles companies are coming up with?  I’ve seen references to research that indicates this is a valuable employee engagement tool, but it still blows my mind.  I haven’t seen this research, mind you, which as far as I’m concerned is a [...]

Speaking of taking advantage…

Feb 27, 2009 Uncategorized

∞ … of the new unemployment plan… Is anyone else seeing employees say or do things that are the equivalent of jumping up and down and shouting, “FIRE ME!”  I’ve seen this twice now, and I just don’t understand it.  I mean, I know I said in an earlier post that I was considering it, but [...]