On The Job

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

While we may hope that this will all disappear once the election is over, managers shouldn't believe that workers will once again become jolly little employees, content with the cubicle world around them. Specifically, a study shows that when employees are nervous and upset, they disengage and start misbehaving.

Stress 131

Stress Gossip Cubicle Expenses 131

On The Job

JANUARY 14, 2011

The thousands of people who were left shaking in their cubicles -- wondering if they'd receive the next pink slip -- reminded me of the old saying that there are no atheists in foxholes. This can mean everything from making sure you contribute your portion to the office coffee fund to refusing to gossip about co-workers.

Gossip 100

Gossip Cubicle Promotion Expenses 100

On The Job

NOVEMBER 7, 2008

For so long, politics and what Sarah Palin spent on her clothes and which foot Joe Biden shoved in his mouth were topics of conversation around the cubicles of America. If you play "Thriller" backwards, it says "I wish I were Prince, I wish I were Prince." * The boss says we need to cut expenses. I say we get rid of the phones.

Gossip 100

Gossip Cubicle Clothes Holidays 100