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Rules for the Corporate Newbie

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:43:20 +0000

For those (lucky!) people who are brand new to the workforce, welcome! And don’t screw it up! Navigating office politics can be tricky…kind of like being the Freshman all over again…so here are some rules to live/work by:

Success & Stupid People

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:47:13 +0000

Cube News 1 viewer Alice asks “what is ‘Failing Upwards’?” Ah, yes — the phenomenon that occurs when people succeed in spite of their shortcomings. We all know someone who, though not the brightest bulb in the pack, keeps getting promoted. Let’s talk about success and stupid people:

Performance Reviews

admin — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 06:19:21 +0000

The new Cube News 1 episode is here!

It’s that time again for office drones everywhere: annual work performance reviews are here again. Are these evaluations a witch hunt to weed out certain employees? Is there a secret to making sure you get a raise? I have a few opinions on these workplace evaluations…watch below!

Office Coffee

admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:28:07 +0000

Recessionomics brings a new threat to corporate lifelines: the demise of office coffee. Fear not, Cube News 1 viewers and caffeine addicts — Kim is here to offer some inventive ways to cope!

Sick at Work

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:36:15 +0000

It’s March, which means we’re in the middle of cold season. Or at least I am in the middle of a cold. I guess I’m still glad I got my flu shot this year, but it’s still no fun to be sick..and sick at work. This episode of Cube News 1 almost wasn’t made, but a few fans on Facebook cheered me on — so here it is: Sick At Work!

Office Attire: Do-Not-Wear List

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:41:12 +0000

Wondering what Human Resources meant by that “Casual Friday” memo? Check out Kim’s advice on Office Attire “Do-Not-Wear” lists in this new episode of Cube News 1:

Guide to Office Lies

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:25:00 +0000

Have something better to do than show up for work? Watch this new Cube News 1 episode for guideposts to a good office lie!

Speed of Smell: Cubegirl episode

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:37:26 +0000

The Adventures of Cubegirl continues with this new episode: Cubegirl must travel at the Speed of Smell to take on the evil that lurks in the office refrigerator!

Watch more videos from the series here!

Thanks to Beth Castle, Grant Boerner, Rich Louis Pierre, Terry Arnold, Roy Nyberg and Steve Geiger.

Alas, I Am So Screwed

admin — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:18:31 +0000

Here is the new video episode in the Cube News 1 series!

A message from Cube News 1 viewer Bill ponders what cubicle life was like throughout the ages. Watch this historical overview and see if how far we’ve come!

Ick Factor – new video

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:00:34 +0000

Over the years, the Cube News 1 inbox has received many emails about doing your business at your business. That’s right, in this episode I’m finally talking about bathroom etiquette at work. That means we’re on high alert for the ick factor!