On the job: June 2008 Archives
All of this talk about basic rights under the Constitution coming from the landmark Second Amendment decision from the Supreme Court yesterday got me thinking. Sure, the Constitution ensures basic rights. But can you really use them in today's world and not expect retribution from the entity that has the most power over us?
Think of the person who has the most direct power over you today. In everyday practice, it's not the government. Most likely, it's your boss, your company. They control a full 8 hours of your day. And, as it turns out, the carrot-and-stick that is your paycheck is a 24/7 retribution waiting to happen.
My college friend Lauren has a dilemma.
Her work department is having a beach retreat. Now who doesn't love the beach -- sun, sand, surf. It's great for vacations with friends and family.
But with coworkers?
That's a whole different story. Consider the wardrobe issue.
Just to get you started on your day here are some of today's big stories.
McCrory's site sells.
County mulls shorter week.
The Post's top editor to step down.
Former customers off limits to Verizon.
And my favorite sports story of the morning highlights the idiocy of some professional athletes. When ever will they learn...
So much news in one short week. But don't worry if you missed a thing or two. I'm here to catch you up like I do every Friday.
Without further ado, here is your week in biz.
Voith's bringing some jobs to town.
Harley workers react to temporary layoff.
The Chinese food place with the turtle in the sink has reopened after scoring a 99 on the newest inspection.
Flying Feet running store gets recognition.
And your "I don't believe it" news for the day is this: Virginia man sheds 80 pounds eating at McDonald's.
And because it's Friday, this seems appropriate:
Today is Take Your Dog To Work Day. Have you or anyone in your office brought their dog to work today?
Are dogs at work a distraction?
What are your thoughts on people bringing their pets to the office?
If you're over 40 and you're worried about losing your job, you have to see this link.
The Supreme Court said an employer now has to prove that it did not lay off workers because of their age. Before, employees would have had to prove they were laid off specifically because of their age if they wanted their jobs back or restitution.
What all that means:
If you didn't see today's business story about Maple-Vail Book Manufacturing Group, I suggested checking it out. Again not because I wrote it, but because it's another example of businesses taking steps in the green direction.
Are you familiar with any other businesses that are going green? I'm curious to know what our local employers are doing to be more environmentally friendly.
Leave a comment and let me know.
In general, it's a bad business practice to fire a manager at 3 a.m.
If you follow sports at all, you know I'm talking about the Mets firing Willie Randolph this morning.
From the reports I heard on SportsCenter this morning, it went something like this.
The Mets win the game against the Angels. Randolph is interviewed in the press conference talking about how the win was a building point for the team. A few hours later there's a press release saying the man has been canned.
There's been a ton going on this week what with Leader Health and Fitness closing (read about it here, here and here) and a snapping turtle being found in a sink at a Chinese food place.
In case you missed anything else going on this week, I'm here to catch you up.
Kiddies were buying smokes.
You probably shouldn't eat tomatoes for a little while.
Dollar strengthens a bit.
Early termination fees being questioned.
And in really sad breaking news, 58-year-old Tim Russert died today.
I have to give a big shout out at the staff over at the FlipSide blog for giving me a link to this sweet Web site.
These videos show procrastination at its best. One of my coworkers keeps a giant exercise ball under her desk. Don't tell her, but maybe I'll borrow it for some surf balling.
What are your best ways of procrastinating at work?
Good morning York. Hope you had a fantastic weekend and enjoyed the sunshine.
Here's a look at what you can expect this week.
The PA Department of General Services and the J.D. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship Women's Business Center Organization have organized an event tomorrow morning for women interested in doing business with the state.
Whoo hoo it's Friday, and most of us only have a little bit of the work week left before it's time to kick back and celebrate the weekend and maybe check out the street rods.
Here's what you've missed this week if you've been living under a rock.
We love green.
I wouldn't want to be this woman.
Stocks tumble as oil soars.
New job opportunities at this plant.
Here's a shocker: SUV sales are down. Wonder if that could have something to do with the insane gas prices.
A yummy new business is coming to town.
Just for fun: Don't forget to check out this great street rods video shot by Bil Bowden and take our poll below.
Here's a fun little poll to help propel you into the weekend.
Every once in a while the chatter begins about four-day work weeks, but it's usually brushed aside and nothing ever comes of it.
That may change in Centre County where the commissioners are discussing the idea of converting to four-day work weeks to save workers fuel.
According to the news release about the Arm and Hammer plant coming to Jackson Township, the new plant has an established sustainability policy.
The plant will use renewable energy and cut energy waste by 30 percent and solid waste by 50 percent.
If you're interested in checking out exactly what the company has to say about the new Arm and Hammer plant coming to York, you can read the company's press release here.
What are your thoughts about a new plant coming to town?
Thanks to photographer Jason Plotkin for this photo.
Right now I am about to shamelessly plug a story that I wrote. Not because I wrote it, but because the story is a great one about a man who found the silver lining in being laid off. And we all know lay offs are an all too frequent happening lately.
Chris Robins used the opportunity to find something he truly enjoyed doing and made it his job.
