The Workplace Laid Bare 🫣

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 ...