Friday Funny

A look at the lighter side of business, either directly or indirectly, as it relates to facility management and commercial real estate. Issues of morale, Friday memes, workplace humor, and comic relief are highlighted here.



Orlando sweatiest city

Friday Funny: If You Can’t Stand The Heat…

…stay out of these 10 moist metros. A new ranking reveals this year’s America's Sweatiest Cities.
gain weight at work

Friday Funny: Is Your Job Making You Fat?

If you think your job is making you fat, you're not alone: 45% of workers say they've gained weight in their current job, according to new survey.
Stuck at Prom® Scholarship Contest

Friday Funny: Duct Tape Dandies

From repairing leaky pipes to patching a screen, duct tape is known for fixing almost anything. It even helped these two creative teens win $20,000 in this year’s Duck® Brand Stuck at Prom® Scholarship Contest.
bullies at work

Friday Funny: Is There A Jerk At Your Work?

Are you being treated like dirt at your job and don’t know what to do about it? A Stanford professor has created a guide to working with bullies, creeps, jerks, tyrants, tormentors, despots, backstabbers, and egomaniacs.
fireworks fourth of july independence day

Friday Funny: Top 5 Hometown Fourth Of July Fireworks

With Independence Day less than a week away, it's time to think about where you'll celebrate: The American Pyrotechnics Association shares its picks for the five best fireworks displays in the U.S.
summer 2018

Friday Funny: Breaking Guinness World Records At The Beach

More than 1,000 people joined to create a work of art on a Florida beach during the first day of Summer 2018.
Take Your Dog To Work Day

Friday Funny: Are Employees Begging To Bring Dogs To Work?

With the annual Take Your Dog To Work Day celebration just a week away, surveys reveal employees' desire to bring their furry friends to work, and benefits for pet-friendly businesses.
rude office etiquette

Friday Funny: Are Managers More Rude?

Senior managers think people become less rude as they move up the corporate ladder, according to a recent survey. Employees have a different take.
coffee National Donut Day

Office Coffee Service: If You Brew It, They Will Work

In honor of National Donut Day, we take a look at the donut's favorite sidekick, coffee, and its potential for boosting employee productivity and retention at your facility.
Tofino British Columbia Canada

Friday Funny: Surf By Day, Work At Night

As teleworking and coworking grows in popularity, the village of Tofino, British Columbia, is exploring the feasibility of creating a new community for global nomads.

Friday Funny: Do You Need To Chill?

Cold showers have long been recommended as a cure for the overly amorous. But can a chilly rinse off also cut down on sick days?
El Segundo California

Friday Funny: Tanks A Lot

A former oil tank in El Segundo, CA has been transformed into a colorful, three-story tall surfing mural by artist John Van Hamersveld.
pet names

Friday Funny: This Year’s Wackiest Pet Names

Franklin Woofsevelt and Sir Pounce A Lot came in second. So who took the top spots in the 2018 Wackiest Pet Names contest?
ladder safety

Friday Funny: Ladder Safety Games

Falling off ladders is no joke, but the latest construction safety app from Simcoach makes a game out of learning ladder safety.
cannabis industry

Friday Funny: Happy 4/20, Bud!

This year’s 4/20, the high holiday of marijuana culture, comes at a time of robust growth for the cannabis industry. A look at a budding opportunity for energy efficiency, courtesy of ACEEE.
best restroom

Friday Funny: It’s Potty Time!

Once again, Cintas is seeking nominations for its annual America’s Best Restroom Contest. If you think you have the pinnacle of public potties, enter today!
prom contest

Friday Funny: Duct Tape Prom Contest Raises The Stakes

In a departure from previous years’ competitions, for the first time ever two individual entrants will have a shot at $20,000 in Grand Prizes.
late for work

Friday Funny: Baby, It’s Cold Outside

We’ve all been late for work for one reason or another, but some people come up with the strangest explanations for their tardiness. Here are this year’s 8 most bizarre excuses.
White Castle Wedding

Friday Funny: It’s A Nice Day For A White (Castle) Wedding

Some couples plan big church weddings followed by elaborate receptions. Others dream of tying the knot under a palm tree with their toes in the sand. Then there are White Castle fanatics.
HVAC contest

Friday Funny: Is HVAC Your Key To The Great Outdoors?

Open only to those who work with HVAC, Goodway Technologies’ 2018 Great Outdoors Sweepstakes will give two lucky winners Cabela’s gift cards just in time for fun outdoor activities!
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During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
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