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« on: September 06, 2012, 02:03:30 pm » |
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So... if you were boss in your work world, what is one thing that you would change at your office? What is the one thing that is bugging you that you would make sure was stopped, changed, or otherwise handled differently if you made the rules? This does not have to be well thought out, or even realistic.... then is the hypothetical, imaginary world we're entering for this question and can be answered accordingly.  Let's have some fun... Think about the movie 9 to 5, with Dolly Parton, and how the 3 ladies sat around and discussed how they would solve the problem of their boss, and then how they handled other items around the office when the boss was 'away' and they were 'in charge'. Let's have some fun this morning! |
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Atlanta Z3
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« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2012, 02:18:48 pm » |
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I would have a chocolate fountain in the break room, which would make me have a treadmill at my desk, and a nap cube next to the file room.
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countrigal
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« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2012, 09:30:45 pm » |
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Ok... since we only have a 30 minute lunch break, I'd have lunch catered in (a different location each day, rotating as the weeks go along) so that folks would have an opportunity to get a hot lunch without having to do a microwave meal, popcorn, or spend all their lunch time going and getting food and then eating while trying to do work. Every Friday everyone could get off work 1 hour early, if they were caught up. I'm sure I'll come up with some more... but for now... this is good.
Atlanta... I wanna come to your office and enjoy the chocolate fountain!
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Atlanta Z3
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« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2012, 01:57:21 pm » |
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I've been thinking more about this topic on my commute. I would also start bottom up spending. Better computers for those who are the heavy users (not the executive's hand me down because they want the latest...). Nicer ergonomic chairs after all we are in them quite a bit. Cushy matts in front of the file cabinets and copier. The ability to make our space more friendly, plant scapes and interior design. Salaries that we can actually have a few extras rather than just pay the bills. Alittle more vacation time, that we can actually use. Time off when we are really sick and not feeling guilty about being off work. For those of us without kids, zones where we do not have to hear about school work, be pestered for donations (I don't need gift wrap or cookies) and absolutely no matter what the issue never have to see another child in my office.
Well that turned into a rant - sorry!
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peaches2160
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« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2012, 04:58:39 am » |
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The decor. No posters, balloons and streamers, flags and nonsense stuff in the office. Professional environment, not one you are embarrassed to escort guests through.
Office, I would have an office again, not a cube where I am sitting right next to a nosey person who listens to everything I say.
Company furnished I pad and iPhone.
Just for starters.
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Katie G
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« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2012, 02:36:04 pm » |
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I would definitely want my own office back -- simply for storage of stuff I don't want sitting anywhere else but right near me.
I'd give equal allowance to support personnel and executives/managers when it comes to urgent personal matters. A former coworker of mine had a boss whose mother was in poor health. He would come in up to two hours late, take long lunches, leave early, etc. to help his mother. But my coworker was threatened with being written up for making a 5 minute call each day - on her own cell phone, during her break - to check on her own aging mother. So the boss could just come and go as he pleased (with coworker covering for him!) and everyone looked the other way, but they weren't willing to look the other way for the assistant. And they were shocked, SHOCKED! when she quit 6 months later.
I'd definitely cut the amount we're charged to park in the secured lot. (We're in what would be considered a high-crime area. Parking on the street, if you can find a spot, really isn't a safe option.)
And I may get flamed for this, but I'd bring back an actual dress code.
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ControlledChaos
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« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2012, 02:58:41 pm » |
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I agree with Katie, I'd like to bring back a dress code. nothing has ever been mentioned about a dress down Friday here but quite a lot of people used to dress down on a Friday and it has now spread to every day.
I may be showing my age here but how can you be professional when you are wearing what you would wear to the pub on a weekend? I can hear the words of my first boss in the back of my head - sloppy dressing equals sloppy work. The only time I have worn jeans to work (but still worn a smart blouse) was when we were moving offices and I was emptying cupboards because I didn't want to ruin my trousers. Am I being old fashioned??
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peaches2160
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« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2012, 06:49:03 pm » |
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I have to agree about the dress code, at least apply pressure on managers from HR to enforce it. When a coworker called to report a girl to HR for wearing a very low cut blouse, she was told that they could not do anything about it unless she could tell them her name, who her manager was and where she worked in the building:-) That being said, we tend to just overlook the inappropriately dressed rather than waste our day doing HR and what should be the Manager of the departments responsibility. One lady actually came in in her bedroom shoes and what looked like Pajama pants.
The building I am in now has a fitness day one day a week and everyone wears sweat suits, and they take time out of their work day in addition to breaks, to all work out. In the morning and in the afternoon. I have seen some sights! Oh well, as long as my boss does not have to tell me I am dressed inappropriately, I have resigned myself to look the other way and focus on what I can control. Practicing the Circle of Control:-)
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Atlanta Z3
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« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2012, 02:10:03 pm » |
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I agree on the dress code some people at company come to work in outfits that I wouldn't wear to wash my car! Sweats do not belong at work and are specifically mentioned in our employee manual as a no wear item. I do like jeans on Friday after wearing a suit all week it's nice to not have to think about an outfit on Friday, plus I save filing and the like for Friday. I also don't agree with the excuse I can't afford to buy a suit - most if not all of my suits I find on sale under $50, I can't put together a three piece outfit for under $50 in the quality that I want.
I was miffed about the lack of dress code respect and had on a pair of nice capris and a white t shirt - my husband wouldn't let me out of the house! I was mad at the time but thanked him later - darn it he was right not sinking to their level etc... And if I look old fashioned or stuffy so be it. (My bosses wear ties to work every day.)
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Katie G
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« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2012, 03:22:08 pm » |
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Goodness, we don't have people coming in PJ pants and sweats, but over the summer I was seeing a lot of very bare shoulders, as in thin little spaghetti straps. I don't have a problem with a sleeveless blouse, or a shell, but an actual camisole should be covered with a jacket or a cardigan. (I shouldn't know what color your bra straps are in an office setting, kwim?) We did at least have an email go out about wearing flip-flops in the office.
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