National Edition - July 9, 2006
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Next in office decor: the neo-cube and the no-cube
The open office space and the cubicle grew out of the need to accommodate rapid corporate expansion. Yet this may be the end of the line, as forward-thinking corporations look beyond these compartments which have defined the landscape of modern-day, white-collar work. The next generation of office is here and walls are coming down, now "scootable" furniture is the next "in" thing.
(Source: Bostonworks.com)
Sneaking peeks at paper left on the office copier
Wondering who the office gossips are? Well, did you ever suspect the printer, the photocopier and the fax? These shared devices can be the epicentre of the latest nasty rumor spreading like wildfire, as unsuspecting colleagues stumble over sensitive material spat out by or left behind in these machines.
(Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Are flip-flops damaging your career?
Summer's in full swing and flip-flops are all the rage. "Well, well, well, don't you look leisurely," says the boss. In fact, this fad footwear may be tripping up your chances at advancement. Despite your endless list of accomplishments, flouting the dress code at work is no way to distinguish yourself from the rank-and-file.
(Source: Reuters)
Sensitivity Training 101
Ozzie Guillen, manager of Major League Baseball's Chicago White Sox, will undergo sensitivity training after making a left-field remark, accusing a journalist of being "light in the loafers." This practice is not limited to Big League sports. In the business world, high-level executives undergo different courses of sensitivity training when a company has to discipline them and feels they cannot afford to fire their top talent.
(Source: Slate)
Save transit passes to collect tax credit
With wacky weather patterns, bumper-to-bumper traffic and soaring gas prices, an increasing number of commuters seek alternatives to driving to work. As of July 1, the Canadian government made metro passes and other mass transit fares tax deductible. Now, even the most fiscally minded may feel obliged to jump on board.
(Source: Canoe.ca)
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Do you... only date the employee of the month? That's the premise for an upcoming new movie starring Jessica Simpson.
- For workers at the Super Club store, the most coveted honor is "Employee of the Month" and having one's photo immortalized on the wall of fame in the staff lounge.
- When Amy, a beautiful new cashier, transfers to the store, a duo of rival employees compete for her affection.
- Yet, will their antics to impress the new girl hamper their attempts to become employee of the month?
- Much hilarity ensues.
(Source: EnPrimeur.ca)
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Research and editing: Austin Macdonald
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