I am very impressed in what you have done after these years and surely that culture and atmosphere are very important for that success.

Good Luck in Europe!

I am always looking for ways to make life easier. If the company that simplifies my life wants to have a culture with named animals working at their desks, so be it.

I worked for many years at one of the largest employers in the world (depending on the year, the number of employees laid off, & the mergers/acquisitions). During these years, we had no fun except at the mandatory, annual Christmas (which then became the End-of-year) party which was a potluck, which we were required to donate money for the cold cuts/plates/cups/napkins,& also bring a dessert to share), and where the VP talked about how great he was. With the constant layoffs, more and more jobs were left unfilled, but the work had to get done. As I said, I would LOVE to work in an environment where people were not only allowed, but also encouraged to have fun. Its in these types of environments that employees can be creative.

You are in luck, as I was laid off from previously mentioned company last December and am still in the market for a great job.

Feel free to contact me directly.

Carla

The totem idea is great and I think a single blog posting like this is excellent.

All that said, I thank Alice that I can finally order cat food online! My mother is in assisted living and can’t drive. The facility takes care of all of her needs, but not her cat’s needs.

I wish you well and urge you to adopt a corporate image consistent with market success (that doesn’t mean stuffy, by the way).