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Unsurprising New Research Finds Bar and Restaurant Employees at High Risk for Alcoholism

Mike Adams — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:00:02 +0000

Bartenders can make a lot in tips, one of the upsides to working in the bar or restaurant industry. However, a new study suggests there is a major pitfall to employment in a business where booze is served: it is a common breeding ground for alcoholism.

Can Music Make You More Productive at Work?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 18:15:15 +0000

Having trouble getting things done at work or staying focused on the task at hand? Fire up your iPod. A new study indicates a little music can really boost your productivity. In the study, those who listened to music came up with better ideas and accomplished more tasks than those who didn’t. Why? Because the [...]

Hackers Swiftly Identify Disgruntled Lettuce-Stomping Burger King Employee

Shauna Wright — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:31:19 +0000

A disgruntled Burger King employee was quickly shown the door after posting a knees-down photo of himself standing in lettuce meant for sandwiches — and then having his identity outed by a group of crack internet sleuths. The picture, which showed the worker standing in tubs of lettuce with his shoes on, was posted to [...]

Running Late to Work? It May Not Matter

Shauna Wright — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:00:59 +0000

If you were a little late to the office this morning, you may not need to stress about it too much.

A new study indicates a lot of bosses are so sure that employees are working and checking emails before they come in that clock-watching is swiftly becoming a thing of the past.

How Far Will Your Company Go to Change Your Behavior on the Clock?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:00:27 +0000

You probably already know about existing employee monitoring software that can capture your keystrokes or screenshots or track which websites you visit while on the clock — but a new patent idea from Microsoft would take workplace surveillance one step further with software that can actually analyze human behavior.

Seattle Bartender Victoria Liss Gets Revenge on Rude Customer

Shauna Wright — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:30:06 +0000

In the days before the internet, people who were rude to waitstaff and/or didn’t tip properly could go about their shameful lives in relative obscurity. Welcome to 2011. The rules, they have changed. On Friday night, Seattle bartender Victoria Liss served a man and his date food and drinks. When it came time to pay [...]