Bored at Work? Look No Further.
Most all of us have experienced a case of the Mondays or had “just one of those days” where it seemed like the hands of the clock couldn’t possibly move any slower. Even for those of us who truly love our jobs, there will always be a time when you are just plain old bored. If you are bored on the job, here are some fun things to do at work to help pass the time.
- Listen to music on an MP3 player (using headphones, of course)
- Take the scenic route when walking to the copy machine or restroom
- Redecorate your cubicle or office – a change of scenery may be refreshing
- Entice co-workers to come chat with you by placing a candy jar on your desk Read the rest of this entry
Ten appropriate office April Fools’ Jokes
Do you want to pull off an office April Fools’ joke that will go down in company history? Before you do, it is important to consider the possible consequences. Is this April Fools’ joke appropriate for work? Will it offend, upset, or embarrass a co-worker? Would you be upset if someone played this April Fools’ prank on you? Consider the worst-case scenario, and if there is even the slightest possibility of any negative consequences, then it is best to play it on the safe side and leave the April Fools’ prank for friends and family. However, if your company has a laid-back culture or if people have successfully pulled office April Fools’ jokes in the past, then April Fools’ Day may be the perfect way to bring a little more fun and laughs into the office. Here are 10 appropriate office April Fools’ jokes:
- Take all the lunches out of the refrigerator around 10 AM and hide them (preferably in a cooler). You could also hide just two or three lunches, or swap the food in everyone’s lunch bags. Read the rest of this entry
Excited about the NCAA bracket season? Find out what sports jobs make the NCAA Tournament possible.
March is here and that means one thing for college basketball — the NCAA Tournament. Crossing your fingers in hopes that your team makes it to the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament could very well be one of the most intense and exciting moments of the month (hence the title “March Madness.”) The NCAA Tournament has come a long way since Oregon’s defeat of Ohio State in 1939. The tournament now consists of 64 college basketball teams, as seen in the 2008 NCAA brackets, while the 1939 NCAA brackets show that only eight teams competed in the NCAA Tournament. Read the rest of this entry
The “It’s Probably Time” Contest offers you the opportunity to enter a video contest for a chance to win $5,000!
CareerBuilder recently broadcast its new commercial during the Super Bowl. If you can relate to it, you could be well on your way to winning one of three prizes. You need to show us in a short video your worst workplace moment(s).
Three Steps for Submission:
- Create your original and humorous 45 second or less video
- Upload the video to your account on YouTube.com
- Complete and submit the application at ItsProbablyTime.com by March 10th
After the submission deadline on March 10, 2009, there will also be an online, public voting period from March 24, 2009 – April 7, 2009. Don’t forget to come back to see the finalists and vote for your favorite!
For complete details and contest rules, go to http://www.itsprobablytime.com
Layoffs are hard for everyone. They are hard for the employer and the employee, but they can be made much easier with outplacement services. Outplacement services offer many benefits to companies and employees that are experiencing layoffs. With the services offered, employees can make the transition much more smoothly.
When your business takes advantage of outplacement services, you can:
· Utilize the contacts of an outplacement service
· Get employees the training they need for the job search
· Minimize fears in the workplace
One of the first things someone thinks about when they get laid off is how they will find a new job. They do not have any contacts in the working world. They may have worked for a company for years and invested everything they had into that company. Therefore, they are not prepared to start a job search. Read the rest of this entry
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