Workology on CBC Radio
One is back!
Starting January 7,
2002 from 10-11 am coast to coast.
Then join us every Monday
until February 25. Same Workology time, same cutting-edge Workology radio.
And...for all you 9to5-ers Workology will be repeated in the evening from 8-9
pm
;)
Workology is about the
secret world of work - the how, where and why we scratch out a living. On this
budding radio show we hit the streets, and go behind closed doors to find out
what the boss is really thinking, what the temp is plotting...and what it
takes to make us happy at our jobs.
Workology is a smart,
funny, and often subversive look at what we do for money. We want to hear your
stories, thoughts and tips for survival. Drop us a line at [EMAIL PROTECTED].
Workology is hosted by Jane Farrow (employee #100001758). It is
produced by Nick Purdon (from his new
office 2G103). Both Jane and Nick are bossed around by executive producer Ira Basen, (who can say 'no' with the best
of them).
Sign up for our super
deluxe Workology (tm) email list.
All you have to do is send
an email
here...and type "subscribe" somewhere in the body of the message. If you
have any problems email me and i'll
help you out.
The Next Available
Operator: In many parts of the country, call centre jobs are just about
the only game in town. But what's it like to be on the other end of that phone
call? Workology goes inside the call centre. Also call centre consultant Berta
Banks tests Nick and Jane to see if they have what it takes to be the "next
available operator". Click
here for Berta's website.
The Clockwatcher:
Lisa Ayuso attends a conference for Administrative Professionals. In the old
days they called them secretaries. Lisa reports on some of the helpful tips
she learned there. Here's
Lisa's brand new website.
Plus...hugs and
handshakes in the office
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Out the Door -
Producer Nick Purdon investigates the art and science of firing. Its hard on
the person being fired, but it can be rough on the person doing the deed as
well. Learn some tips from the pros.
Ask Jane - the
first of a new feature where listeners ask Jane to help solve their workplace
problems. Today, what to do when the boss favours one employee over all the
others.
Workplace
Confessional - find out what drove an otherwise sane and competent
employee to start shredding cheques from customers and mixing them into her
cat's kitty litter.
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Inside the fire
hall - a Toronto
firefighter gives us a rare glimpse of what that job is really like, and the
toll it can take on the people who do it.
The Office Fridge:
Jane goes inside the office fridge and asks "who's in charge here?"
The Clockwatcher -
Lisa Ayuso, our disgruntled Clockwatcher, presents a seminar entiltled: "Tall
Tales, White Lies: The Art of Office Fabrication.
Downsize Diary -
part one of a diary written by a Montreal woman who recently lost her
job.
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The fight for the ears
of the office. One
of the biggest ratings wars in radio history is happening right now as
stations battle for the for the at-work radio listener. Workology has the
story covered from the frontlines to the decision-makers.
Managing your
image. It is a startling statistic. Ninety percent of men suffer from TPS
(tight pant syndrome). Could this affliction, coupled with a creased jacket
and sweat-stained shirts, be what is holding you back from the corner office?
You won't want to miss Jane's interview with image consultant Catherine
Bell.Catherine's website is here.
Solitaire sabotage:
Listen to Jenny Farkas' heroic story. She erases the solitaire program
from her lazy boss' computer and is transformed into an office folk hero.
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Warning:
Wokology can be dangerous to your job! Gival Shuster from Calgary has a story
about how our segment called: "how do you know its time to go?" propelled her
to quit her job. Listen to Workology...but listen carefully.
Workplace sinners,
please come forward. You know who you are. Ye who have sinned against your
company, who have transgressed against your boss. Now is the moment to come
together, and seek absolution. Whether you 'borrowed' office supplies or sent
a personal letter through the company mail... unburden yourself. This week we
open the door to the Workplace confessional. Step inside sinners...send us your story.
On a more serious note on
this week's show we tackle the modern day juggling act of work/life
balance.
Lisa Von Clockwatcher
returns! This week our disgruntled temp divulges her play-by-play method
of napping on the job. Helpful tips for a restful job. You can email Lisa here.
Going big...and then
going home. Logan McPherson tells us how diving shirtless of a 20-foot
stack of sofas as part of an elaborate warehouse obstacle course go him fired
from the Brick in Edmonton.
We're just putting
together our story list and we thought we'd start by going on a little fishing
expedition. We're looking for your help telling, or locating, stories on the
topics listed below. We'd like to hear your story, or any yarns told by people
you know.
We're also going to start up a Workology email newsletter. If
you want to subscribe see below!
The Workology Confessional
(tm)
Have you ever done
anything really bad at work? And we mean really bad! We're not talking about
spilling coffee on the rug. No, we're looking for people who stole a file from
the boss' desk, who intentionally screwed up a co-worker's computer - the kind
of stuff that you've kept bottled up inside of you, too ashamed to admit your
guilt to anyone. Well, sinners of the workplace here's you chance to step
forward and seek absolution. Send us your confessions. It will be good for
your soul. And yes, we will protect your anonymity if you insist. Email us your story.
Commuting Hell
We're looking for Canada's
worst daily commute. Who goes through hell and back just to get to work? Tell
us your awful commuting stories, and don't spare any of the gory details. Email us your story.
Ask Jane
Are you having a problem
with office politics, an unpleasant co-worker, workplace etiquette, or maybe
you have a fashion query. Sometimes it's hard to know the difference between
right and wrong on the job. Well, why not let Jane Farrow help show you the
light. Jane will be dispensing advice to help you solve your workplace
problems. Got a problem? Let us know. We've got answers. Email Jane your story.
Getting
fired
Don't be ashamed, it
happens to everyone (well, maybe not everyone, but it happens to lots of
people). If it's happened to you, we'd like to hear about it. How was it done?
How did you feel? What did you do? Tell us your firing stories. It will make
you feel better. And yes, if you've been the firerer rather than the fireee,
we want to hear from you too. Email us your
story.
Radio at
work
Do you listen to the radio
in the office? What do you listen to? Have you had to fight with your
co-workers over what to listen to, how loud, where, when, etc.? We want to
hear from people who listen to radio (including CBC, of course) while they
work. Email us your story.
Women
bosses
Is there a woman in the
corner office where you work? We want to explore the differences between men
and women bosses. So if you have had both kinds, and you have some thoughts
about the differences, let us know. And of course, if you are a woman who is
now or has ever been a boss, and you have some observations to share, we want
to hear from you too. Email us your
story.
Freedom
55
It's the all-Canadian
dream - take stock of your life, get out of the rat race, do want you really
want to do, while you're still healthy enough to enjoy it. Does this sound
like you? If it is, we want to hear your story. Has it worked out for you, or
have you discovered the rat race wasn't so bad after all? Email us your story.
Have you slept with
your boss?
Well, now that we've got
your attention, let's get serious. It happens! How often? We don't know, but
we would like to find out. If you've ever done it, we want to hear all about
it…and we mean all about it, including the fallout. And of course, if you were
the boss in this relationship, we want to hear from you too. Email us your story.
Powerpoint
It's everywhere, it's
everywhere! And maybe that's the problem. When was the last time you attended
a seminar or a conference without getting a few bullet points through the
brain? Powerpoint has become the written language of the workplace. You can
see your ideas reduced to four well-chosen words. If only life were really
that simple. Send us your Powerpoint stories. Help us make your workplace
bullet-proof. Email us your
story.
Sign up for our super
deluxe Workology (tm) email list.
All you have to do is send
an email
here...and type "subscribe" somewhere in the body of the message. If you
have any problems email me and i'll
help you out. Talk to you soon.
Hey wow.... they've dubbed
off copies of Workology. You can buy the show in a series if you want to play
Workology at parties with your friends.
Tapes for Workology (8 cassettes)
$79.95 CDN or $55.
USD
Mail in orders and cheques
to our CBC address:
Workology Tapes
c/o Ira
Basen
CBC Radio Box 500 Stn A, Toronto M5W 1E6
Or order over the phone
with Visa, etc at 416-205-3168
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