The other day I was trying to think of a way to "spice up" the workplace a little bit. So I took a page out of the Boy and Girl Scouts book, and also Foursquare, and I created some badges for anyone who knows what it's like to punch in, plug away at a desk for 8 hrs a day, and then punch out.
This post was featured on Freshly Pressed earlier this year. As such, it scarcely needs more love but I can't help myself. I think the idea has tons of potential although the post I'm reblogging was far too positive. Clock in on time? I don't think so! The nap idea, though? I like the idea of getting pad to nap! And Mad Men? Classic! (And, I'm forced to admit, one that I've personally earned.) What is needed now are more ideas for Workplace Badges, this time with a decidedly more negative twist. Help me out here. What can you come up with? Shock me if you can.
Badge Idea: Operator, this is an Emergency
Concept: Time a trip to the restroom just right so a co-worker who normally doesn’t cover phones is forced to take a call.
Example: You’re #2 on the phones. #1 steps out of the office. You leap from you chair and go to the bathroom. Then the phone rings. Sweet victory! Hahahaha!
The Suck: The maneuver fails and the phone rings right when you get back to your desk. Curses!