Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch got all decked out for Halloween on last night's episode of The Office. Stanley wore a mask so he could discreetly sleep, Kelly dressed as Carrie Bradshaw, Phyllis was Raggedy Ann, Ryan was Gordon Gekko, Andy wore a kitten costume, and Dwight and Kevin both showed up as the Joker. Pam didn't know the tradition was limited to the Scranton branch and went to work in the New York office dressed as Charlie Chaplin, where nobody else wore a costume.
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When I leave the office and head home, the last thing on earth I want to do is sit at a desk, even if I have bills to pay and thank-you notes to write. So, while there may be "an office" in my house, I rarely use it, even when I'm working from home. If there's any official household business to be conducted, you're likely to find me getting it done while curled up on the couch with my shoes off.
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Thursday night's TV lineup gives my DVR a hefty workout, and one of the shows always on my must-watch list is Ugly Betty. The Mode / Hot Flash / Player offices are completely dysfunctional, and it's the exact reason why the show works. Which of these characters would you want as a co-worker?
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In the latest episode of Top Design, the remaining designers tackled a project near and dear to my heart: renovating a space in a green fashion. Guest judge Danny Seo, whose green designs and ideas I love, offered the contestants advice on remembering the R words (reduce, reuse, recycle, repurpose, and be resourceful, among others) in their spaces.
The designers were challenged to use all materials in the office (including ugly desks and bad carpet).
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While it's important to maintain certain boundaries between your work life and personal life, fostering a friendship with a co-worker is a healthy way to improve the daily grind.
It's not always professional (or easy) to become bosom buddies with co-workers you work directly with, but being friends with fellow employees from other departments offers many rewards — from having someone to vent to, having a steady lunch date to having someone who can help you when you have a question or feel lost. Do you have a work BFF that you turn to when you need a laugh, help or a shoulder to lean on?
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Some women feel the need to freshen up before leaving for happy hour or dinner out and that can mean more than applying fresh lip gloss.
Does the ladies' room sink turn into your personal vanity when you have plans right after work?
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Tired of corkboards? Can you not even stand to think about a whiteboard? Then try this alternative to message boards.
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Political conversations at work have been considered a no-no in the past, but Lisa Belkin of The New York Times says that mind-set is "so last election." In fact, she adds, "These days, you would think that political talk was a job requirement."
According to several office workers Lisa spoke with, this election has everyone buzzing and voters are finding it's more acceptable to engage in political banter at the office.
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In honor of The Office's return this Thursday, I'm celebrating by highlighting the show's spot-on commentary on the workplace. Did you know Dunder Mifflin has its own official company website, complete with corporate jargon? Here's the paper company's mission statement.
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