editor's blog

Ah, work and politics. Many people think they go together like oil and water. But recent surveys say the opposite… and some say they harmonize like pepperoni and pizza.

A recent survey from Vault.com revealed that 35% of bosses let their staff know what their political stripes are; 30% of employees have had a coworker try to change their vote, and almost half of workers have seen an argument break out at the office because of politics. (The survey didn’t say if cases of enfranchised fisticuffs actually broke out.)

Your 'do says a lot about what you do - in the office, that is.  

From stylish, to edgy, to practical, your office hairstyle helps create your workplace image and distinguishes you from your cubicle colleagues. Convert your office into a barber shop to try out these top looks.

10. Bowl Cut - You don't need an in-office stylist to perform this cut.  Just grab a bowl from the lunchroom!

From bad hair days, to age-defying toupees, a number of hair issues cause the average worker to consider how their tresses can affect their work. A recent case involving a Glamour Magazine employee, however, exposed the hidden management desire to trim back ethnic hair-dos.

Your Neolithic lunchroom may soon be a thing of the past, as workplaces bite into their profits in order to spit out worker-friendly gourmet cafeterias.

Religion enters the workplace this New Year, just in time to aid workers in their search for ultimate office fulfillment.

Zip your lips or expect pink slips

We drew inspiration from WWII propaganda posters to create a modern day version of a 'loose lips sink ships' warning sign. Here's our take for a work propaganda poster that ought to be taped to watercoolers everywhere. Loose lips will get you a pink slip... same goes for your unprofessional lifestyle beyond 9 to 5.

Before you get too excited, I should tell you that finding a Nintendo Wii under your office Christmas tree is not likely. While Wii in the workplace hasn’t yet becoming the newest HR buzz trend, the unofficial campaign for introducing Wii at the office may gain more support with each passing week.

Plywood, ceramic tile, and long lost Moms are among this week's specials at your local fix-it store. An employee got the deal of the century at the local hardware store this week when he not only found his birth mother, but also simultaneously became her co-worker.