Workplace Insight
JANUARY 12, 2023
Although he came to be known as the father of all those cubicle farms that dominated US office life in the late 20th Century, and still do to a lesser extent, he was driven by some of the same principles as the Schelle brothers. It’s an enduring model of office design that exists in updated variants to this day.
Productivityist
JUNE 23, 2016
Which environment creates more value: one where employees have autonomy to pursue a challenging, purpose-driven career, or one where he or she is constrained to a cubicle, micro-managed, and challenged with unnecessary meetings? In practice, this may mean you work from a location other than your cubicle. Lead By Example.
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On The Job
DECEMBER 21, 2009
For example, while baby boomers may be thought of as nearing retirement, the truth is that many in their 50s these days have begun new careers in new industries and may be more than 20 or more years from retiring – if they retire at all, Lynch says. Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You?
On The Job
OCTOBER 18, 2017
They used to say "it's a job," meaning that it was a paycheck and a way to put food on the table and save for retirement. For example, let's take a janitor. Can you see that one worker obviously loves soccer (his cubicle is adorned with soccer memorabilia). I don't think my parents ever liked their jobs. Find common bonds.
On The Job
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
For example, if you’re not an engineer, don’t apply for a job that requires an engineering degree. For example, if you know the person went to a certain school and had a favorite professor, find information on the professor’s latest accomplishments, or an article written by the person. For example, ramp up your social networking.
The Shrink for Entrepreneurs
MARCH 5, 2012
We’ve been so busy telling people to Escape Cubicle Nation , retire to 4 Hour Work Weeks and become Non-Conformists … that we’ve overlooked a few advantages of old-school big business entrepreneurs. Despite the obvious sarcasm, solopreneur life isn’t bad for those willing to make it work. The team creates that pressure.
On The Job
DECEMBER 1, 2009
The housing market collapse is a great example. And due to outsourcing, Boomers not retiring, and Gen Yers being told (by older generations mind you) to get degrees in their "passion" or that "any degree" is a path to success.you end up with a lot of overworked, underpaid 20somethings.
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