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. Managers need to engage employees in conversations and get them to open up about their concerns. Provide positive feedback.

Stress 131

Stress Gossip Cubicle Expenses 131

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 so, I want to be beamed up first! * His secretary says that he hasn't booked a return trip -- I wonder what's up with that. * Whatever happened to our intern?

Gossip 100

Gossip Cubicle Clothes Holidays 100

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