Rock On! or the Sounds of Silence?
Music or no music? Music in the workplace can be a divisive issue, without a doubt. Some listeners submit themselves to the isolation of headphones while others like having soft music playing for ambiance from speakers or a…
Murder by muffins, death by donuts
We’ve got an addiction problem here at the office. One day it might be muffins, or cookies, or granola bars, or cake, or donair egg rolls…mmmmmm, donair egg rolls. Another day it might be marshmallow squares, pastries, or…
Your attitude matters more than your pants
Clothes make the man. Appearances can be deceiving. Don’t judge a book by its cover. Dress for success. Hogwash. These platitudes are not worth the pixels that make them appear on your screen. Attitude is everything. I heard…
What’s brown and black and as valuable as gold?
Coffee is nearly as important to Velsoft as the Internet. And considering we’re an online business, that’s saying a lot. But it’s not far from the truth. Our coffee maker hardly ever stops running during the workday and…
Leadership gap increases worldwide
A recent federal election here in Canada gave our country a new leader. Any group that wants to move ahead, make changes, or improve, needs a strong leader. Countries and businesses are very similar that way, but there’s…
Pristine or pig pen, there’s good in both
Earlier today I decided to give my desk a cleaning. It wasn’t easy. I had to pick up stuff, move piles of junk, redistribute some other miscellany and then give it a wipe with a cleaning cloth. As…
Is this really worth $100,000?
Which would you rather have: $100,000 more per year or a good friend at work? The answer would likely surprise you. An article on The Atlantic website says there is great value in relationships. That makes sense when…
