Boss often takes the department out to dinner.

I do a marathon cookie baking session and bring in treats to the office.

Fortunately I have had very few...

1) Day we learned co-worker died (we believe committed suicide, though cause of death was never confirmed).

2) On a more mundane level, the day I organized a company picnic and on the morning of, a coworker invited an extra 50 people (another department) but didn't tell me till the lunch started. I ran out of food and had to run down and order pizzas and subway sandwiches to try to tide them over.

We just decorated the office.  Party planned at a local hotel.  Gift giving exchange names picked!   

What other fun things do you do?  I would like to make this a very happy holiday season!

Does anyone have any reading recommendations for books that came out .. in the last year?

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Between the hurricanes hitting the south east part of the United States and the 8 plus earthquake in Mexico, my heart goes out to all.  If you can, even small donations to repeatable charities help.  My prayers are with everyone.

Roberta.. I can't top your day.  I hope you never have another like it!

I am in a mid size company and my department has double standards!  My boss texts me and calls my cell phone all the time.  She is out of the office a lot, but... there is a policy no cell phones in the office.   This is an old policy and I think the times are changing.  Maybe.. .that is something I will think of a "how" to implement and offer and idea and a solution.. hmmm!  I like it! 

The office IS evolving!

Our company hosts a charity drive yearly. Last year was a hit with our office carnival. Staff would create teams of 2-4 and create their own game booth (minute to win it type games) They would provide their own prizes or candy for staff. Staff would come and buy tickets to play in the booth. We even had a pie face booth.. TONS of fun and we didn't have to pay anything out of pocket and a lot of the games were simple and homemade. We also had a cake walk and silent auction with items donated from the staff.

My bosses frequently text me while they are away from their desk or out of the office because it's easier than emailing or calling.  I keep my phone on my desk at all times.  AND my company provides employees a cell phone which can be used for personal calls/texts as well as business needs.