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Fun October Theme Days and Observances

Sep 9, 2022 | Humor in the Workplace Blog

Welcome to October everyone! Here is a list of some of the offbeat, fun, wacky, and not-so-wacky theme days headed your way this October 2024! October 1 International Coffee Day International Music Day International Beauty Day Black Dog Day Fruit at Work Day Book It! Day CD Player Day Get Out and Drive Day International…

Three Ways Innovative Companies Turn Ideas Into Action

Sep 2, 2022 | Humor in the Workplace Blog

None of us will ever know if an idea is truly great until we take it out for a spin and try it out in real life! Here are three simple philosophies that many innovative companies use to guide their approach: 1. They do things to find out what they need to do next; they…

September Theme Days: Funny, Silly, Offbeat September Theme Days & Holidays

Aug 22, 2022 | Humor in the Workplace Blog

Here’s a list of some of the fun, wacky, offbeat, and not-so-wacky theme days and observances for the month of September, 2024. Celebrating these, recognizing these theme days is a very simple way to bring a little fun and humor into your workplace. For some ideas on how to make use of some of these…

Creating a Jerk-Free Workplace: What If YOU’RE the Jerk?

Jul 19, 2022 | Humor in the Workplace Blog

If you want to create a jerk-free workplace then it’s important to ask the question: “What if I’m the jerk?” The following is an excerpt from the introduction of my book, “The Jerk-Free Workplace: How You Can Take the Lead to Create a Happier, More Inspiring Workplace.” First Do No Harm: Don’t Be a Work…

How To Tell Your Boss You’re Unhappy at Work

Jul 4, 2022 | Humor in the Workplace Blog

If you are thinking of quitting your job for green pastures, don’t leave without having an honest conversation with your boss about why you’re leaving – even if it’s about their leadership style! In fact, especially if it’s about their leadership style! You owe it to your company, your colleagues,your family, and to yourself to…

What is workplace culture? And why do you need a clear definition of workplace culture?

Jun 23, 2022 | Humor in the Workplace Blog

So, what exactly is this beast called workplace culture? There are many definitions of workplace culture, but it’s surprising, given how important workplace culture is, how many leaders have only a vague sense of what workplace culture really is. If you are going to hire with your workplace culture in mind, onboard and train for…

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Fun October Theme Days and Observances

Three Ways Innovative Companies Turn Ideas Into Action

September Theme Days: Funny, Silly, Offbeat September Theme Days & Holidays

Creating a Jerk-Free Workplace: What If YOU’RE the Jerk?

How To Tell Your Boss You’re Unhappy at Work

What is workplace culture? And why do you need a clear definition of workplace culture?

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