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Work
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How To Annoy Your Work Colleagues #329 – The Invisible Spoon Example
08 May 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Look what our friend Simon found for us on Tim Norton’s (@norton_tim) twitter account today : “Dude at work was complaining that his spoons were slowly disappearing from the lunch room. He had brought 6 to work and he was down to 2 . Everyone else in his lab hatched this plan: Every time someone […]
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Google’s Top HR Man Gives Perfect-CV Tips
22 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Laszlo Bock is Google’s senior vice president of people operations, that is to say, he decides who gets hired, and who gets fired. And he’s actively looking for people who didn’t graduate from a fancy university
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If You Work In One Of These Jobs, A Robot Will Probably Replace You [INFOGRAPHIC]
27 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Apparently the robots will kick off their revolution by stealing our jobs. If you hold one of these “easily computerizable” positions, it’s probably time to look at something like dance choreography, or the priesthood.
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This Is How Much Time We Waste At Work [INFOGRAPHIC]
17 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Many of us feel like we can’t get any work done because we’re politely replying to useless emails, watching our nails grow in boring meetings and trying not to shout at our co-workers for showing us another baby photo (and by baby, we mean kitten/ puppy). If you’ve ever wondered how much all of this takes away from your actual productivity, Australian enterprise company, Atlassian, created an awesome Infographic for your viewing pleasure.
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Read This Before Sending Out Your CV: The Best Companies To Work For In 2014
13 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On average, we spend about 40 hours a week at work. That ads up to 30% of our lives! So it makes sense that you choose carefully where you are going to spend that time. Glassdoor just released its 6th annual Employees Choice awards and technology companies rule the list with Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Google all making the Top Ten.
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Local Soap Star Fired For Not Endorsing A Bank On Isidingo
26 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
A loyal Isidingo cast member has reportedly been fired because he refused endorse a bank, whose name was included in his lines.
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A Comprehensive Guide To Procrastination [INFOGRAPHIC]
19 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Think about what you have to do today. Now, don’t do it. “How?” we hear you ask. It’s easy – just follow the instructions on this epic infographic. In fact, you might as well kick the procrastination off by reading the infographic.
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The ‘Happy Hour Virus’ Will Fake The PC Glitch You Need To Go Home Early
18 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
If working late behind your computer is getting you down, Colorado-based company TDA_Boulder has the solution to your problem. The company has invented the ‘Happy Hour Virus,’ which is a screensaver that fakes a computer glitch, allowing you to leave work early.
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Thinking Of Going Freelance? Here Are Some Tips To Make It Work
28 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Freelancing sounds pretty good – flexible hours, flexible locations and at the end of the day – flexible jobs. But it’s quite tricky to get it right. For one, you don’t have the security of a regular salary. It’s a rough world out there, and for anyone who wants to freelance their way to the top – you’ll need to read this.
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Check Out The Work Spaces Of Jobs, Zuckerberg, And Picasso [PHOTOS]
16 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Everybody needs their own “mood-room” or “creative space” where they can go to seek inspiration, find solitude, and get down to some serious creative work. For most students, it’s a small wooden desk with strands of two-minute-noodle dangling off the edges. For office-workers, it’s a slightly bigger wooden desk, but without any noodles. But where did Einstein, Steve Jobs and Rudyard Kipling do their work? Take a look.
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Human Relationships Are The Biggest Time Wasters At Work [INFOGRAPHIC]
03 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Here’s some statistical ammunition to arm yourself with ahead of your next meeting request. Talking to coworkers and meetings account for more wasted time at the office than any other factor. Your boss wants you to be productive? Tell him to put those instructions in an email, and leave you the hell alone. Oh, and porn is a listed time waster, as well.
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Global Workplaces – These Offices Are Better Than Your Offices [GALLERY]
20 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Are you looking for a new work environment to stimulate your senses? Maybe you should work for one of these companies, they have awesome offices. Apparently slides are a pre-requisite in most of these places.
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This Is Where Your Day Went: The Biggest Workplace Time Sinks [INFOGRAPHIC]
10 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Look, it’s already past lunch time, and you’re wondering where the heck your day went. Well, wonder no more. From socializing with your desk buddy, to secretly chatting on Facebook, this chart shows you just what you and most nine-to-fivers spend their time on.
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Your Work Productivity Is Hurting Because You Don’t Use Noise Cancelling Headphones
06 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
One of the great perks of the rapid growth of the global tech scene is that offices across the globe are being revolutionised, and redesigned into ersatz adult playgrounds, replete with indoor slides and executives on Segways. And that culture has begun to bleed across industry lines, into offices the world over. One of the […]
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Everything You Need To Know Before Going On Your Next Job Interview [INFOGRAPHIC]
04 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Going for a job interview is fraught with peril. If you haven’t checked your game in a while, you’re almost definitely making mistakes that could stop you from earning that cash money. Check out this rad infographic below, and get the heck up to speed with what people expect from you in an interview.
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The 10 Commandments For Looking Busy Without Working Hard
16 May 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
“Working hard” has never been this easy, if you don’t get caught. Follow these commandments and who knows, you could be in for a promotion – results may vary.
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How To Arrive Late To Work And Get Away With It [INFOGRAPHIC]
15 May 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Being late for work is sort of a pre-requisite to any job. It is guaranteed that one day, somewhere along the line you will be late for work, some more often than others. This is your go-to guide. Keep it safe and use it wisely.
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Worst Boss EVER, Ex-France Telecom CEO Indicted Over 35 Suicides
05 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Didier Lombard, the former chief executive of France Telecom, has been indicted by a court in Paris following allegations that he led a “corporate culture of bullying and harassment” which may have lead to more than 30 suicides.
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