fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the corporate culture of Journal.
Dear Secretary Who Doesn't Know What a Mail Delivery Failure Is
Dear secretary who doesn't know what a mail delivery failure notification is, First of all, thank you for manning this desk and accepting packages for people because the mail men aren't smart enough to find office numbers. I know that it isn't a fun job. I've done similar jobs in the past. I've done a lot of paper-pushing and my fair share of mail processing in past jobs.
By Cali Hollyhill6 years ago in Journal
The Real Danger
Allie strode down the sidewalk practically dancing as her earbuds pumped her newest favorite song through her. Her blond hair swayed and her bright smile flashes at every passerby. She jogged into the coffee shop and easily found her friends at one of the corner tables.
By Ashley Wentz7 years ago in Journal
Does Listening to Music at Work Make You More Productive?
Regardless of whether the radio ought to be on in the workplace is frequently a source of conflict. For a few, it’s just disturbing. For other people, music is a much-needed diversion from the babble of associates and encourages them center around their work.
By Six and Sapphire7 years ago in Journal
Amazon Affiliate Pros and Cons for a Single Mom
If you are a single mother you are well aware of the affiliate programs being offered by numerous online companies. These programs turn normal consumers like you into brand ambassadors. Brand ambassadors perform much-needed legwork for the companies they represent, either by performing grassroots advertising or instigating direct sales. Many have found great financial success working these programs from the comfort of their own home, which is why affiliate work is popular among single moms.
By EmmaWilliams7 years ago in Journal
Severance Packages: Common Questions CA Employees Ask
What is a severance package? A severance package, or severance agreement, is offered to employees when they are laid off or terminated by their employer. These package offers include essential benefits and payments that vary depending on the length and position the employee had with the previous company. The standard severance pay includes a week's salary for every year the employee has worked. An executive position would typically receive more.
By Zack Monroe7 years ago in Journal
Fitting Room Etiquette
In my 23 years of living, I never had to work in retail. I did my fair share of shopping in department stores without knowing the other side of the retail business. I have been in continuous guilt because of one thing. I did not know that something so small and mindless could bother me once I was behind the register. The thing that has been poking and prodding me is the things I have done in a fitting room.
By Sarah Blain8 years ago in Journal
10 Things You Didn't Know About Your Server/Bartender
10. Dine and Dashers Most people probably don't know this, but dining and dashing means that your server just paid out of their own pocket to serve you. Most restaurants have a system where the server will tip out a small portion of their earnings to the bartender and the host (if there happens to be one) and that's taken out of the servers accumulated tips. Not only do they have to pay tip out of their tips, but some places (not mine) even make them pay the amount that was walked out on.
By Summer Patterson8 years ago in Journal
The Weird and Wonderful World of the Office
In recent years I have become fascinated with the approach to work in the office environment and how we look at it differently to the shopfloor. Having worked on the shopfloor in a manufacturing environment and transferred to the other side, it strikes me there are some stark differences that don't make sense.
By Mike Scruton8 years ago in Journal
