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🚨 Breaking News: Office Politics Revealed 🚨 In the world of office politics, it's all about knowing who knows what! 🕵️♂️ Latest updates: Coffee Machine Drama ☕️: Getting the last cup of coffee is like a game. Pro tip: Always have some instant coffee in your drawer. Meeting Room Madness 🏢: Booking a meeting room is tricky. Set your invites to "tentative" to keep the room yours. Lunchroom Deals 🥪: Sharing snacks can make friends, but don't reveal your secret stash. Keep it hidden! Desk Wars 🖥️: The fight for the best desk never ends. Near a window? You're lucky. By the copier? Not so much. Remember, in office politics, keep your friends close, your snacks closer, and your coffee the closest! #OfficePolitics #WorkHumor #WorkLife #FunAtWork #OfficeEnvironment #BreakingNews

A Stroke of Marketing Genius from SURREAL Cereal! 🌟 Have you ever stumbled upon a company that brilliantly captures the essence of workplace humour while simultaneously making a bold statement about corporate culture? Surreal Cereal's latest post, "Political Manifesto for the Office," does just that, and it's nothing short of marketing brilliance! 🚀 🔹 No morning or late afternoon meetings? Check! 🔹 Mandatory biscuits in the tea room? Yes, please! 🔹 Settling strategy disagreements with a dance-off? Sign us up! This manifesto isn’t just a list of whimsical office rules; it’s an hillarious masterclass in using humour and hyperbole to resonate with anyone who’s ever felt bogged down by the mundane aspects of office life. 🏢💼 Surreal Cereal has tapped into a universal truth: the workplace can often be too serious! They remind us that sometimes, a little levity is not just welcome, but necessary. By presenting this cheeky ‘manifesto’, they're not only engaging their audience but also positioning themselves as a brand that’s approachable, relatable, and doesn’t take itself too seriously. 🎭 This approach is effective because it breaks the monotony of our feeds and offers a refreshing twist to the typical corporate communications. It's a reminder that, creativity and humour can really be powerful tools in making a brand memorable and engaging. 🌈 So, hats off to Surreal Cereal! They've not only made me chuckle but also shown how brands can connect with their audiences in genuinely creative and endearing ways. Let's take a page out of their book and sprinkle a bit more fun in our daily interactions, shall we? #MarketingGenius #BrandStrategy #WorkplaceCulture #SurrealCereal #CreativeMarketing

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Our friend Robb Clarke at RB2B had a problem: He wanted to set up daily Office Hours for anyone who wanted to talk to his team. So Jonathan Gittins put together a step-by-step guide that shows you exactly how to set up Office Hours within Chili Piper. It's only 4 steps: 1. Create your Office Hours Meeting Type 2. Set Availability Settings 3. Set an Availability Schedule for the End User 4. Share with your customers Seriously. That's it. If you want to set it up, here's the more in-depth version of these 4 steps: https://lnkd.in/eS_hCNrx

Our very own Aaron Murray will be out of the office next week, representing us at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Annual Conference! Here’s a quick checklist to help you get prepared for time away from the office: 1. Set Your Out-of-Office Message: Keep everyone informed by updating your email and calendar with a clear out-of-office reply. 2. Clean Up Before You Go: A tidy workspace sets you up for a smoother return. Organize your desk and inbox, wrapping up loose ends where possible. 3. Pack with Purpose: Make sure you have all the essentials you need for a successful week away! 4. Coordinate Coverage: Chat with your coworkers ahead of time to ensure any critical tasks are covered while you’re out. A little prep goes a long way—set yourself up to leave stress-free and come back ready to hit the ground running! Shot and Edited by Shujan.

What can you do to take control of your nervous system when your schedule feels jam-packed, you work in an open office, and there are dings and whistles from your phones and emails all day? Learn how to be more mindful: https://ow.ly/ieNW50U5LGg

Struggling with back pain at the office? 🤕 Watch our video on how to setup your chair and desk to beat back pain 🏆 https://lnkd.in/dRH_2zss

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🎉 Office Drama Bingo! 🎉 The workplace isn’t always smooth sailing; sometimes, the littlest things can spark big reactions! 💥 Introducing Office Drama Bingo – a lighthearted take on the conflict scenarios we’ve all likely seen. 💼 Play along! Check off the ones you’ve experienced (or witnessed), and share your score in the comments. 🟢 BINGO BOARD 🟢 - Someone "borrowing" your pen and never returning it - An email with "per my last email" tone - A meeting that could've been an email - The classic “printer jam” meltdown - Heated debate over the office thermostat - Food mysteriously missing from the fridge - Someone scheduling a meeting at 4:59 pm on a Friday - Silent treatment over seating arrangements - Someone “replying all” to a huge email chain - Misunderstood emojis in a team chat - An "urgent" task... that wasn’t actually urgent - Someone taking credit for another's work - The birthday cake dilemma: who ate the last slice? - The microwave food explosion (and no cleanup) - A debate over the “right way” to make coffee Did you get a BINGO? 🏆 Comment below and let me know which scenarios you've seen.

Monday mornings are tough enough as it is but imagine coming back into the office to find out that the copiers are down and there's no service provider to fix them. 😱 Talk about a nightmare! But fear not, my fellow professionals, because I have the perfect solution for you. 💡 With Altek Business Systems, Inc.'s top-notch service and expert team, we'll have those copiers up and running in no time! Say goodbye to Monday morning meltdowns and hello to smooth and efficient office operations. 💪 Don't let copier problems slow down your productivity, reach out to me today and let me handle the rest. #OfficeSolutions #CopierProblemsNoMore #EfficiencyBoost 💼🖨️