Office on Shine

Co-worker delima

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I work in a relatively small office. We are a close group. We recently hired "Jane." Jane is nice and efficient. However, whenever you ask her how things are going, send her a casual im or make chit chat Jane takes that as an opportunity to turn it into a 30 minute one-sided…

How to Make Friends at Work

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While regularly greeting coworkers, even if you have seen them for the gazillionth time, can help heighten your popularity around the water cooler, a surefire way to get noticed and catapult your social status is by showing your character through cubicle décor. Cluster even a few of these…

Writing on the walls

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When inspiration strikes, you want to capture the moment. And nothing encourages collaboration like a whiteboard. Better still is a whiteboard that’s right beside your favorite thinking spot, so you can be creative without making space for a clunky, institutional whiteboard.

Dry-erase paint: Is this the best idea of all time or asking for a whole lot of trouble?

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I am determined to get my life organized. But taking on my whole life feels a little too close to climbing Everest when I am really just prepared to set the treadmill at a slight incline. I have chosen instead to take on small projects that can be done in an hour.

Is Your Job Making You Sick?

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So a lot of us have been sick of our jobs before. But a new study is saying that many of us are sick in our jobs.

Create a "Closet Office"

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Keep Your Office Tryst on the DL

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John and Pam kept their "Office" romance on the DL and it ended in marriage. David Letterman kept his on the extreme DL and it's likely to end in court.

With Americans spending more and more time at work, it’s no wonder some people have “office wives” or “office…

5 Reasons Why It's a Good Idea to Call in Sick

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Do you dread calling in sick? Whether it's the fear of a judgmental boss or just concerns about missing out on important happenings, health experts want to put you at ease. There are times when making the call is a must. Confused about whether staying home is a good idea? Here are five signs that a sick day is in order...

Breast Cancer Awareness, March of Dimes, United Way - IN THE OFFICE~

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Well well well, it's that time again in the office.. time to get all of your monies together to support your favorite non-profit organizations. The most popular are Breast Cancer Awareness, March of Dimes, and United Way... BUT WAIT..... Here is the my vent-ful truth. Why it…

4 ways to feng shui your cubicle

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By Caroline Pizzo

1. Disperse Qi, Reduce Sha Qi
The principles of feng shui aim to create harmony between you and your environment, enhance your well-being and eliminate the negative effects of your surroundings. This ancient Chinese philosophy is based on nurturing positive energy, called qi, to live a peaceful, healthy life. Elements of feng shui are said to promote your prosperity and foster positive relationships, especially at work. In turn, the negative energy flowing throughout our lives is labeled sha qi. This negative energy can collect up in your work space in pointed corners, through piles of clutter and because of unharmonious floor plans.