The Workplace Laid Bare 🫣

As we discuss Friday afternoons, HAPPY FRIYAY AFTERNOON, my beloved readers! 💟 How has your week been? Are you still busy with work or savouring an iced caipirinha by the beach?🍹

Greetings, my beloved readers. Happy 1st of August! 🌞🌊🌴 Today's discussion revolves around the tense, suspenseful, and somewhat uncomfortable experience of departing the office before your colleagues.🏃‍➡️

Greetings, my beloved readers! As another month draws to a close... have I mentioned how quickly time passes?🤔 Regardless, life continues, and so does my Blog! Today, I wish to share with you some of the most amusing stories and anecdotes I've experienced firsthand, or that have been shared with me, regarding Funny Team-Building Activities!

Wishing you all a joyful Summer Friday, my beloved readers! Are you currently on vacation or eagerly anticipating one?😎

Good afternoon, followers and readers! How are you doing today? Are you prepared for the latest story from the Blog The Workplace Laid Bare?!😎 Today's discussion focuses on Old School Managers—those who have spent countless years at the same company and have essentially become synonymous with it. As a result, they are often unaware of how the labour market and the broader business landscape have changed, yet they still occupy significant roles within the company hierarchy, and you must navigate your interactions with them, regardless of the circumstances...😓

Happy scorching Friday, everyone! Where I reside, it's peak summer and I'm practically melting...🫠 I hope you're faring better... Today, I want to address a pressing issue (just to keep it relevant): the bad candidate's experience.

Another month has passed, everyone; time is truly racing by! Today, I want to discuss "The corridor whispers🗣️". Indeed, I will be critical as usual!👿

Who's ready for summer holidays??!!🌞 Today's discussion revolves around 'Clients requesting too much🥴'. Whether you are a consultant, freelancer, or employee, interacting with clients is an inevitable part of the job. Let me begin by pointing out two distinct types of clients: Those who believe they are paying for your time, yet what they truly consume is your peace of mind. Those who expect a high-end service for a minimal budget, and also demand unlimited revisions. I get it; when you purchase something, you want to maximise its value. But where have the core values disappeared to?!😔 RESPECT - TRUST - ETHICS - COLLABORATION - APPRECIATION - SINCERITY, and so on. It seems these principles have vanished from the business landscape...

Good morning, followers!  👋 How has your week been? If it has been tough, I hope this reading will enhance it before you shut your laptop. This Friday, I want to explore a trending topic: the lack of commitment among employees globally. What is causing this? 🤔

Happy Friday, Readers, How are you doing?! In Italy, we are about to enjoy a long weekend; I truly needed this extended break!!😁

Good afternoon, readers! I hope you are all doing well.😊 Today's subject is Company Trackers. (A bit daunting, right?) I bet that at least once, each of you has wished to send one of them to oblivion!

It's finally Friday once more!!!😮‍💨  How's everyone in my community? (I encourage you all to engage more! Remember, everything I do is for you! So feel free to join in😉)  Today's discussion revolves around the cherished IT Support...

Good morning everyone! It's Friday again! (Time really does fly...) With summer approaching, I want to discuss holiday planning today!🌴🌊⛺️🗻 Let's kick things off with some statistics: Recent surveys indicate that up to 65% of employees have had to alter their holiday plans due to a coworker booking the same days off! In countries like France and Germany, it's typical to arrange summer vacations 6–12 months ahead, with some even closing entire departments in August. A global survey revealed that employees in India, Brazil, and Australia are more inclined to negotiate extended leave, while U.S. workers often feel guilty about requesting more than a week! A 2023 study showed that 38% of employees experience feelings of being 'left out' or stressed when too many colleagues are on holiday simultaneously—effective planning can alleviate this. (Indeed, FOMO can occur in the workplace too - Fear Of Missing Out)

Hello, fellow working pals. How are you? Did you celebrate Labour Day? I'd like to pinpoint the source of the recent bad social media posts against Recruiters.😈 No, I am joking; I am not that horrible... I was a Recruiter in the past, therefore I wanted to explain a few points about their defence. But for the time being, allow me to continue my irreverent writing and reveal some of the most horrifying things they can do.

Hello guys! Ready for next week's long break?  Who's ready for the next job??  The unfortunate truth about redundancy is that it frequently affects people who have done nothing wrong. 😥 Many hard-working and dedicated people lose their jobs not due to bad performance, but due to firm restructuring, automation, outsourcing, or financial difficulties.  It can feel terribly unfair, as if you've been let go for reasons beyond your control; even if it's entirely a business decision, getting laid off can feel like a personal rejection, as if you weren't worth keeping. Years of loyalty can be erased in an instant through redundancy; people who've spent decades of their lives with a firm can be let go with little more than a severance letter...📨 Furthermore, it has an impact on more than simply income; it can rob people of regularity, purpose, social ties, and confidence, leaving them feeling lonely and ungrounded. Worse, it can happen unexpectedly. People can ...

Hello guys! How was your week? Mine was quite intense, I'd say, but it's normal, I guess? Everyone is rushing before Easter break🐣 This Friday, I want to talk about the Company Parking lots and all the funny or sometimes stressful situations they can create: The “CEO Spot” Myth: At some companies, the CEO's parking spot is purposely placed far from the building to set a good example of humility and to encourage walking...  Commen t: Now name 3 companies where you saw that!! 😅   Speed Bumps Born from Productivity: Some company lots had to add speed bumps because employees were drag racing at the end of the day to beat traffic! Comment : Yes, I admit it, I was one of them... 🙄 Painted Personality: Some creative companies let employees custom-paint their parking spots , turning asphalt into an art gallery. Comment : Please tell me if you have ever seen one because I'd pay a ticket to visit this open-air museum! 🖼️ Parking Lot as a Status Symbol: In Silicon Valley, wher...

 Happy Friday, guys! This week, I want to discuss Health and Safety Training. 🔨🪓 Where do we even begin? Health and safety training is important, but it can be mind-numbingly boring. Do you remember the mandatory courses you have to repeat every year, even if you spend 95% of your time just sitting in front of a computer? Those training sessions that convey the same information in slightly different words each year? You know, the ones that deliver life-saving reminders like, “Don’t run with scissors” or “If there’s a fire, leave the building.” Wow! Revolutionary, right? And let's not forget the two-hour module dedicated to explaining how to lift a box.😑 Unfortunately, there’s no escaping these sessions! Whether it's a video or a live instructor, there’s always that one voice that could put an espresso-fueled toddler to sleep. And even if you finish early, you still have to sit through the entire time block because... "attendance." Safety training often contains a l...

Hello everyone, Did you enjoy my introduction? If you have any questions about my world, please feel free to ask! Today, I want to officially start the editorial section, and the first topic will be Company Events.💃 These events are unique because they can have different dynamics and nuances. I remember when I was a fresh intern, I used to love attending these events! They were a great opportunity to dress up in my fancy outfit, enjoy free drinks and dinner, and if I was lucky, I could even flirt with a nice colleague.🤪 However, as I progressed in my career and climbed the corporate ladder, my feelings about these events changed, and I began to dislike them.   First of all, once you reach a certain level of "status," you are expected to act as a role model. But in my experience, I often saw Managers who were so intoxicated they could barely stand and made a scene in the middle of the dance floor.   Should we discuss the stress of event preparations? As a People Manager, yo...

Welcome readers!👐 My name is Andrea Masala. My name is Andrea Masala, and I am an International Job & Career Advisor. ⭐ I am the founder of Career Formulas ⭐ , an ASNOR Certified Professional Orientator ⭐ , and a Leadership Trainer, Writer, and Blogger.⭐ (Fancy photo?😎)  After dedicating ten years to working with top multinational companies, I have decided to pursue my true professional calling: helping people achieve more ! (This also extends to companies and universities.) What do I help with? Everything related to work, including: Find your first job Change for a better job Get a career promotion Make a career transition Receive career guidance & professional orientation Learn how to do talent sourcing Learn how to do a job posting Receive vocational guidance to kick off a career You can find all my links & projects here:  Linktree 🚀 To support you in achieving your goals, I believe it's important for you to understand the realities of the workplace and its ...