Looking for a colorful/artsy name plate to sit on an office desk. Does such a thing exist? If so, where? And if not, what might be some possible substitutes? [more inside]
posted by yersinia on Dec 7, 2009 - 10 answers

I am a team leader in an IT company. One of the guys in my team is giving me a headache because he turned lazy all of a sudden. [more inside]
posted by cronholio on Oct 13, 2009 - 40 answers

For those of you who are managers or administrators: what are your pro tips on office organization? [more inside]
posted by Miko on Sep 24, 2009 - 9 answers

Any examples of annual retreat exercises that didn't suck? [more inside]
posted by rev- on Sep 17, 2009 - 12 answers

How do I make the most of a work situation with a co-worker whose behavior is just annoying enough to disrupt work regularly, but not annoying enough to cause him to be fired? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 7, 2009 - 13 answers

Help us get things electronic. My Dad has lot of forms (an example of one here) to fill out for his little electrician business. Lots of forms for each job. How can he fill them out on the computer, save it to a database and be able to print them out? [more inside]
posted by mooreeasyvibe on Jul 22, 2009 - 10 answers

How can I make my office more comfortable so that I can take naps over lunch? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Jul 21, 2009 - 29 answers

A co-worker rants and raves constantly and I'm getting sick of it. What to do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 - 22 answers

An intern at work is dressing very inappropriately. Is there any way I can tell her nicely to tone it down? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 21, 2009 - 45 answers

How do I keep coworker friends from taking breaks by chatting with me in my office? [more inside]
posted by pizzazz on Jun 12, 2009 - 30 answers

I'm applying for post-grad school jobs. One of them, a bit of a long shot, is within my close-knit current office. Others are elsewhere in and outside of the organization. Difficulty: my two best references are not only in this office but running the first job search. How in the world do I manage this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 21, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm part of a group of about 70 people (at a company of tens of thousands) spread across the country and we're having a hard time communicating, especially casually. Anyone have any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Tilon on Feb 18, 2009 - 18 answers

I'm looking for foods that can be prepared at the office. [more inside]
posted by reenum on Feb 17, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm looking for an extremely reputable and professional massage therapist to visit an office in midtown Manhattan and give several (15 or so) 10 - 15 minute neck-and-shoulder massages to the individuals who work in the office. HELP!! [more inside]
posted by kayzie on Jan 30, 2009 - 3 answers

Okay, so I fell for the copier toner scam. How do I fix it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 23, 2009 - 8 answers

Ideas for fun (low-cost) activities to boost morale in the workplace? [more inside]
posted by foxinthesnow on Jan 17, 2009 - 22 answers

Say you had a desk, at your job, and say you were also pretty disorganized, and so your boss handed you an Office Depot catalog and told you to buy what you wanted as long as it was within reason. What would you buy? What are your ESSENTIAL office supplies? [more inside]
posted by granted on Jan 6, 2009 - 30 answers

Help me come up with some good riddles to use as clues in my work's holiday party scavenger hunt. [more inside]
posted by nerdcore on Dec 10, 2008 - 3 answers

Office Filter: I need to listen to music while working. However, we cannot use streaming music at my job. Also, I work in a cave and traditional radio gets no signals. I don't own a ton of music and really like Pandora and various NPR stations. [more inside]
posted by sio42 on Dec 1, 2008 - 18 answers

How have you handled ethical dilemmas at your workplace? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 21, 2008 - 19 answers

(Project Management Filter) I've looked around but I can't seem anything to answer this that seems right for me. Maybe experiences of others will help me navigate. How to coordinate paper and electronic files and emails etc when dealing with many vendor/many location things... [more inside]
posted by sio42 on Oct 28, 2008 - 5 answers

Where to find pretty and unusual desk and office accessories? [more inside]
posted by alpha_betty on Oct 6, 2008 - 12 answers

My secretary will get fired at the end of the day. Should I tell her in advance? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Sep 30, 2008 - 57 answers

What factors do you look at when considering multiple, simultaneous job offers? [more inside]
posted by NotMyselfRightNow on Sep 1, 2008 - 23 answers

Co-worker is rude and dismissive because of something I said. Is there anything I can do to prevent her from threatening my standing with the higher ups? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 28, 2008 - 5 answers

Office manager for a small not-for-profit WLTM time and headache-saving way of keeping track of staff working hours and vacation time for loving LTR. [more inside]
posted by Acarpous on Aug 11, 2008 - 3 answers

I saw a website or read an article about an ergonomic "cubicle" that was actually a very large, balanced sphere. The person would lie down inside the sphere in a perfectly supporting "chair" (somewhat like a first-class recliner), facing upwards; the keyboard was at lap level, and the monitor hung from the top of the sphere. Now I can't find it. Help?
posted by tzikeh on Jul 15, 2008 - 6 answers

'Office Outings' and 'Team Building' ideas in the Seattle area. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 4, 2008 - 11 answers

>How can I have lots of whiteboard/dry-erase surface, without paying a lot, and without altering the walls/furniture of my apartment? [more inside]
posted by k7lim on May 29, 2008 - 20 answers

Working from home -- tips and tricks? [more inside]
posted by Cool Papa Bell on May 27, 2008 - 11 answers

Everyone in my department at work (desktop publishing) is paid overtime except me (I'm salaried) and we all have the same job title and responsibilities. Is this legal? [more inside]
posted by boognish on May 26, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm looking for tips from people who ride a bike to work. I have the bike, and the work, what I'm looking for are the practicalities of coping with the sweatiness; showering, changing, keeping clothes at work, or travelling with them. [more inside]
posted by krisjohn on Apr 4, 2008 - 18 answers

I'm expecting a promotion soon. I want to move to a better office. Should I ask to move now, or wait until my review? [more inside]
posted by acridrabbit on Mar 18, 2008 - 7 answers

Working in an office is destroying me! What kind of work can I do that will keep me out of one? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 14, 2008 - 40 answers

WhiteCollarFilter: For the very first time, I now have a desk (and office!) to myself at work. What handy, practical, useful, or fun things should I keep at hand? I'm not really seeking desk toys and the like so much as the kind of creative, thrifty, perhaps unexpected objects, tools, and supplies you've found useful over the years. [more inside]
posted by onshi on Mar 10, 2008 - 51 answers

Looking for books about the absurdity of life in an office or corporate environment [more inside]
posted by reenum on Mar 5, 2008 - 32 answers

What do the hip creative girls wear to work? [more inside]
posted by Andrhia on Mar 5, 2008 - 17 answers

What technology gear makes for a good home office? [more inside]
posted by brain_drain on Feb 5, 2008 - 14 answers

I want to buy an "official" sign or sticker that implies to the reader that "THE ROOM YOU ARE ENTERING IS GODDAMNED COLD!!!" [more inside]
posted by melorama on Dec 18, 2007 - 29 answers

I could use some help translating normal thoughts into office-speak and playing it cool at the office during professional negotiations and meetings. [more inside]
posted by salvia on Dec 6, 2007 - 11 answers

I have to share an office with a "percussionist." He drums on his desk, taps his foot, etc. It drives me crazy, and I feel like my head is about to explode. Is it rude for me to ask him to stop? If so, what else can I do? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Nov 29, 2007 - 56 answers

I have a very good memory, which comes in handy at work when issues come up and I can recall the context and history. However, my colleagues have come to rely on my memory rather than developing their own knowledge or referring to other sources of information. How can I get them to leave me alone so I can get some work done? [more inside]
posted by cabingirl on Sep 12, 2007 - 27 answers

I'll be starting a new job soon as director of a branch office, and I'm looking for suggestions on how to make the best first impression. [more inside]
posted by neurodoc on Sep 6, 2007 - 10 answers

I just took a programming job in Atlanta. The job is great, but I work from home and the lack of structure is killing me. I would love to have a small room somewhere to separate work from home. It could even be a cubicle as long as there is internet access. Anyone been in a similar situation?
posted by shoesandships on Aug 24, 2007 - 14 answers

Help analyze my terrible work situation! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2007 - 23 answers

Tomorrow I have my annual appraisal with the deputy head of the department at the Uni. where I work. This is not my first time, as I been in this job for several years, but this time I am looking for advice on how to make this into a meaningful and useful meeting instead of the usual box-ticking exercise. Also, what is the best way to answer the standard questions they ask such as: "What were your most significant achievements since the last interview?" [more inside]
posted by slimeline on Jul 12, 2007 - 3 answers

I need a good email monitoring program for my workplace. [more inside]
posted by tdreyer1 on Jun 5, 2007 - 14 answers

It seems our new office building's landlord is monitoring and logging our internet traffic. Is this OK? [more inside]
posted by negatendo on May 11, 2007 - 13 answers

FreezingOfficeFilter: Are there any minimum temperature requirement laws for US office spaces? [more inside]
posted by kmtiszen on May 10, 2007 - 42 answers

Should I out myself as a blogger to my employer? [more inside]
posted by twine42 on Mar 7, 2007 - 20 answers