Category: Office Life
Is This an Invasion of Privacy?
What would you do if you came across some files that you shouldn’t have access to?
Are Work Friends Counterproductive?
A few years ago when I began working at a startup company, I made friends with several of my colleagues in the marketing and creative departments. We’d grab lunch together and occasionally meet up on the weekends or after work. I’d never been super-close with any of my coworkers before,Read More
Problem Solvers vs. Opportunity Creators
We all have different professions and titles, but ultimately we can be separated into two categories: problem solvers and opportunity creators. Those who work in areas like “operations” or “technical support” are quintessentially problem solvers. On the other hand, positions in “sales,” “sponsorship” or “marketing” are intrinsically opportunity creating efforts.Read More
Is It Lunch Theft?
We’ve all been victim to lunch-theft, but what would you do if you forgot to bring your lunch, and didn’t have time to go get one?
What’s Your Summertime Work Strategy?
Traditionally, summertime means kicking back with a cool drink and escaping to the beach. But some people actually use this time to get ahead, taking advantage of a lighter workload to plan for the rest of the year or tackle long-neglected projects. Both approaches have their merits. Obviously, it’s niceRead More
5 Tips for Happy Office Sharing
Having office space to share can definitely be a great thing. But even if you and your office mate are the best of friends, it still has its challenges. Think of any other time in your life where you shared space with another person – whether it was your parents,Read More
Realism vs. Enthusiasm in the Workplace
Enthusiasm in the workplace is in a constant territorial battle with realism. New ideas emerge from your group, and they will either get welcomed by the energy of enthusiasm or cut down by the criticism of an overly-cautious environment. Every new idea, good or bad, has a risk and aRead More
10 Ways to Liven Up Your Lunch Hour
Never underestimate the power of a satisfying lunch hour. It can improve your overall job satisfaction and your work performance. Plus, making time for a little R&R will help you become a better co-worker. No one wants to work with Mr. McGrumpy. People want to connect with you on aRead More