Ask the Expert – Mustaches in the Workplace?
As a child raised during the 1980s, I have many fond memories: Who's The Boss?, Hulk Hogan, my uncle Frank's mustache. And for the record, I emphasize fond when I recall memories of Frankie's 'stache. It was a work of art, a daily statement and a way of life. [caption id="attachment_446" align="alignright" width="255" caption="Is the mustache REALLY appropriate for the workplace? -- TCS photoshop"][/caption] Nowadays, I'm often reminded of that benchmark of testosterone because mustaches are officially back. Just take a look around. The resurgence of the mustache has left us with many questions, but the one we're tackling is: Does the mustache have a ...
Auto Tuning at Work
[caption id="attachment_788" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Move over T-Pain"][/caption] The awesome guys over at Vimeo put up this entertaining clip of some office auto tuning antics awhile ago, but it's still more than TCS worthy. Move over T-Pain - there's a new kid in town. And his names Jack. I know, I know. Auto tuning is sooooo 2009. But for those of you who want to know how to auto tune your own vocals like T-Pain, Cher, or Daft Punk , you're welcome.
How to Beat that 2:30 Feeling
[caption id="attachment_11327" align="alignright" width="226" caption="The doctor will see you now..."][/caption] The first year of physician residency training is to mental endurance what the Ironman triathlon is to physical endurance. You constantly feel as if you are overwhelmed, futility is evident in the majority of your tasks, and there is always someone ahead of you in the race that is better at what you do than you are. At the end you feel a marginal sense of satisfaction and accomplishment, similar to taking a few jabs from Anderson Silva before being knocked-out in the second round. The more significant residual sensation is ...
The Dreaded Work Email Chain
[caption id="attachment_11656" align="alignright" width="170" caption="Kill me."][/caption] A few weeks ago, the crime was committed. Someone had inadvertently "replied all" to the Human Resource email that provided an update on our 401K enrollment, sending out their personal information. One would think that this is not a big deal. You receive the email, read it, realize it is not for your eyes, delete the email, and move on. This is describing the ideal corporate email world. In reality, people read the email, and rather than delete it, continue the chain by replying all. Here is a recap, from my experience, on how quickly things can ...
Basics for the Office Lunch Room of your Business
The office lunch room is more than simply a place that employees can eat their week-old pizza. It is also a necessary place of which all small business owners should carefully plan out. A good...
Awesome Resume Marketing – The Resume Bar
This is a great idea - particularly if you are applying for a job at Nestle. Way to think outside the "bar",...
News From The Cube – March 5, 2013
In addition to the community we’ve built here on The Collared Sheep, there’s a fun group of folks on Twitter who make the work day easier by broadcasting live from their cubicles and offices. We...
Picture: Velociraptor-Free Workplace
Zero raptor accidents since the Triassic Period. I'd be proud,...
Picture: Self Employed
Sigh, the things people do for a leg up at...
Infographic: On-The-Job Training
Based on the general tone and voice of our #NewsFromTheCube community, morale is low. According to the infographic below: 22 million Americans in the workforce suffer from low morale. Is there a solution? This group...
Picture: Dress for the job you want, not the one you have…
Sound advice, at least to those that are fans of casual...
News From The Cube – February 5, 2013
In addition to the community we’ve built here on The Collared Sheep, there’s a fun group of folks on Twitter who make the work day easier by broadcasting live from their cubicles and offices. We...
Picture: Hunger Games
I'd actually rather go to work than watch that awful movie. Ah well, to each his...
Common Sense Cubicle Etiquette You Wish Your Co-Workers Knew About
If you've ever held a non-managerial office position, there's a good chance you sat inside a 6x6' piece of fabric-covered workplace real estate known as the cubicle....
Infographic: Social Media Guidelines at Work
Chances are you’re on Facebook. Chances are you’re on Facebook at work. Chances are your coworkers are on Facebook. And, there’s no doubt some of those coworkers want to be “friends” with you on Facebook....
News From The Cube – February 5, 2013
In addition to the community we’ve built here on The Collared Sheep, there’s a fun group of folks on Twitter who make the work day easier by broadcasting live from their cubicles and offices. We...
Picture: Twice as Long
Blah...Monday's, can't live with 'em, can't work with them...
