Friday Funny
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. Friday Funny articles below.
Friday Funny: This Little Piggy Went To… Work!
A Long Island, NY company has put a new spin on the pets in the workplace trend.
Friday Funny: Feeling Bitter? Need To Vent?
There’s an app for that. Artist Patrick Mimran has unveiled his new app BitterWorld, a platform for venting.
Friday Funny: Who Will Get Your Vote?
The polls are now open for the third-annual SC Johnson Professional Happy Hands Contest. Let your voice be heard and cast your vote for your favorite!
Friday Funny: Hey Bill Belichick, Who’s The Boss?
In advance of the Super Bowl this weekend, a Korn Ferry survey found that the Patriots’ Belichick would make a better CEO, but most would prefer the Rams’ McVay as a boss.
Friday Funny: Will The Super Bowl Make Employees “Sick?”
More than half of professionals know someone who has skipped work the day after a major sports event. How many football fans will show up for work at your facility on February 4?
Friday Funny: Giant Jenga Tournament Supports ACE Careers
Participants will test their steady hands and sense of balance at the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia's Giant Jenga Tournament next month.
Friday Funny: Is A Tidy Office The Key To Happiness?
A cluttered work area can make employees unhappy and stressed. On the other hand, it could win you $5,000.
Friday Funny: Move Over, Rover
From Cardi B. to “Black Panther,” human names and pop culture were the most popular inspirations for dog names in 2018, according to an annual report from Rover.com.
Friday Funny: Are These Workplace Expressions In Your Wheelhouse?
Here’s a list of the most overused business jargon of 2018. Share it, then circle back and let us know if it helps shift the paradigm for 2019.
Friday Funny: Working In A Winter Wonderland
Inspired by all the things that can go wrong in your facility during this festive time of year, facility manager Charles Carpenter pens a “Winter Wonderland” song parody.
Friday Funny: It’s The Most Productive Time Of The Year
Despite the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, a new survey finds worker productivity actually increases during this festive time of the year.
Friday Funny: 15 Coolest Workplace Perks For 2019
Nap rooms, free beer, and on-site farmer's markets are just some of the creative job perks companies will use to lure employees next year.
Friday Funny: ‘Tis The Season To Be Shopping
Despite their bosses' concerns over productivity and security, 64% of employees plan to shop online at work this holiday season. Which cities are most guilty of "workshopping?"
Friday Funny: Sleep With The Fishes
It may have cost The Godfather’s Luca Brasi his life to sleep with the fishes, but if you’ve got $50K a night you too can sleep with the fishes... and live to tell about it.
Friday Funny: Here Come The Holidays!
Companies are full of holiday cheer this year: Most plan to host holiday parties to end 2018, and 41 percent will spend more than last year. (Don’t even think about skipping.)
Friday Funny: Nature Calls, For The Win!
Sanibel, Florida’s J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge earns the throne in Cintas America’s Best Restroom® Contest.
Friday Funny: Will You Survive A Zombie Apocalypse?
If you live in California, the odds are in your favor. But if you reside in Nevada, you have our condolences.
Friday Funny: Day Off With Dog
A Delaware pet supply company is now offering employees annual “Paw-ternity” leave as part of its benefits package. Do pet-friendly workplaces make for happier employees?
Friday Funny: How Creepy Is Your Campus?
The top 10 most haunted university and college campuses in America give new meaning to the term "school spirit."
Friday Funny: Get Ready To Get Your Fright On
October is just a few days away, and that means it's time for Halloween and Hauntworld.com's annual list of America's 13 Scariest Haunted Houses.
Friday Funny: You Won’t Believe Your Eyes
The Museum of Illusions opened in New York City this week, treating visitors to a bounty of mind-bending illusions.
Friday Funny: Standard Airport Renovation, Or Upgrade For The Lizard People?
A 32-foot-tall demonic horse, gargoyles, and underground cities inhabited by lizard people are just some of the strange stories surrounding Denver International Airport.
Friday Funny: The “Hoppiest” Hotel On Earth
Beer lovers rejoice! BrewDog has opened the doors to the world’s first craft beer hotel, located inside its Columbus, OH brewery.
Friday Funny: Go Inside The Mind Of An Artist
Nearly 30 feet tall and offering a 3D sensory experience, a replica of musician Bobby Brown's head opened to visitors at a New York City exhibit.
Friday Funny: Coral Gets New High-Tech Digs
The world’s largest 3-D printed reef was installed at a resort in the Maldives last weekend with the hope of growing a new coral reef ecosystem.
Friday Funny: Time To Share Your Potty Opinion
As summer winds down, it’s time to vote for your favorite of the top 10 public restrooms that made a splash in this year’s America’s Best Restroom contest.
Friday Funny: Don’t Look Down!
Actually, do look down: That's the whole point. Seattle's revamped Space Needle features the world's only revolving glass floor and delivers wide-open views as guests float above the 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
