Journalhttp://www.enjoyworkwith.me/journal/en-US2012-02-23T22:23:13ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Hats Offhttp://www.enjoyworkwith.me/journal/2012/2/22/hats-off.htmlDanM2012-02-23T00:48:51Z#LikeABoss applause do the right thing videoI've been pretty harsh on the CBS show Undercover Boss for making entertainment out of the suffering of every day folks.  My biggest gripe is that these CEO's bite their tongues when they see egregious things going on in their franchises, because they are supposed to keep character for the cameras.  And so, employees continue to be abused for a few weeks, until finally they are allowed to break character and do something.

 

Until the CEO of Checkers showed up.  Thank you sir.

 

]]>How to Kick HR to the Curbhttp://www.enjoyworkwith.me/journal/2010/8/30/how-to-kick-hr-to-the-curb.htmlDanM2010-08-30T13:43:00Z


A list of “duh” moments that people seem to get wrong anyway…
  • When you hire someone, make sure that person is qualified.

  • Don’t hire unqualified relatives, friends, and mistresses.

  • When you recognize and reward employees, do it fairly

  • Don’t expect more than you’re willing to give

  • When you fail, admit it.

  • When someone fails, don’t go ballistic

    and much more!  Check it out, at…


    http://thecynicalgirl.com/kick-hr-to-the-curb/

    ]]>    -http://www.enjoyworkwith.me/journal/DanM2010-05-27T02:09:05Z

    someecards.com



    “Just in case you never make it onto Undercover Boss I wanted to let you know that working here sucks shit”



    Because not EVERY crappy job can be on a TV show.

    ]]>    Arbejdsglædhttp://www.enjoyworkwith.me/journal/2010/4/10/arbejdsgld.htmlDanM2010-04-10T14:31:00ZArbejdsglæd

    From Techcrunch:


    “When workers achieve arbejdsglæd, the business benefits from higher productivity, because happy people achieve better results; higher quality, because happy employees care about quality; lower absenteeism, because people actually want to go to work; and less stress and burnout, because happy people are less susceptible to stress. Not surprisingly, all of this leads to higher sales, better customer satisfaction, more creativity, and higher profits for the business.”


    also:


    “Another important lesson: You always get to pick the way you see the world.”


    In other words, lets try to keep work a happy place & always remember that you’re in control of your attitude.

    ]]>    Even adult film stars don’t want to go to work some days! - Mike Siano (MLB’s Fantasy411 Podcast)http://www.enjoyworkwith.me/journal/2010/4/1/even-adult-film-stars-don8217t-want-to-go-to-work-some-days.htmlDanM2010-04-01T16:42:41Z
    - Mike Siano (MLB’s Fantasy411 Podcast)

    I really love this quote.  I think it’s invaluable to remember for yourself and for dealing with others.  Nobody in the world is going to be perfectly happy EVERY day!  That’s an unreasonable burden to put on yourself and your peers.



    It’s perfectly alright to have a bad day from time to time… But don’t let your bad day turn into a bad week, turn into a bad month, turn into a bad year!  If it starts to, stop yourself and think about what’s really going on.

    ]]>    …when you want to say something, think about it three times before you say it. Speak only if your words will benefit yourself and others. Do not speak if it brings no benefit.http://www.enjoyworkwith.me/journal/2010/4/1/when-you-want-to-say-something-think-about-it-three-times-be.htmlDanM2010-04-01T16:25:15ZZen Master Dogen, A Primer of Soto Zen (via crazydumbsaint) (via fuckyeahzenmind)]]>PunkRockHR Employee Handbookhttp://www.enjoyworkwith.me/journal/2009/11/16/punkrockhr-employee-handbook.htmlDanM2009-11-16T17:24:33ZPunkRockHR Employee Handbook
    1. Don’t be an asshole.

    2. Don’t divert attention away from the mission and vision of the organization.

    3. Don’t cause problems that are bigger than the problem we’re trying to solve.

    4. If you don’t like it, leave.

    - Yes.

    ]]>    -http://www.enjoyworkwith.me/journal/DanM2009-10-26T15:04:52Z

    43folders:



    Anthony Burrill - Work Hard and Be Nice to People


    swissmiss | Work Hard


    ]]>    50 Ways a Manager can get Employees to Quit - Dumb Little Manhttp://www.enjoyworkwith.me/journal/2009/7/13/50-ways-a-manager-can-get-employees-to-quit-dumb-little-man.htmlDanM2009-07-13T15:58:19Z50 Ways a Manager can get Employees to Quit - Dumb Little Man

    Wowza.  Yeah, this is a pretty good list.  Even doing just one of these things consistently is enough to get people annoyed.  Doing a few is enough to make them unhappy.  More than 5 will make them start to dread showing up.  At that point it’s a matter of how much they can take before they start leaving.  Doing good things can counterbalance some these, but with most people the negative is always more powerful than the positive.


    I count 10 that were annoying me when I started to look into leaving my last employer, and 15 when I finally decided to leave.

    ]]>    my greatest contribution to productivity at work is saying “Are we done here?” in meetings when my boss starts making silly jokeshttp://www.enjoyworkwith.me/journal/2009/6/29/my-greatest-contribution-to-productivity-at-work-is-saying-8.htmlDanM2009-06-29T00:13:00ZOverheard On Twitter]]>