Happy Hour

These posts focus on fun in – and out of – the workplace. Work should be all about serious fun. Information and tips for serious workplace fun.

Friday Distraction: Super Bowl XLVI

February 3, 2012

On Sunday all eyes will be glued to their TVs watching the Super Bowl showdown between the New England Patriots and New York Giants. It’s sure to be a great game.  Did you know that Super Bowl Sunday is also considered the second largest day of food consumption in the United States?  Yep, and not [...]

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The Customer Experience: A Tale of Three Steakhouses

January 31, 2012

Over the past few months, Mr. Bartender and I have visited three steakhouses.  One for my birthday, one for his and another because neither of us wanted to cook.  I wanted to share my experiences with you because, in looking back, I was reminded of a few lessons along the way. The first was a [...]

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Friday Distraction – Training for Cappuccino

January 27, 2012

When I saw this cartoon I loved it – both as a training pro and a foodie. Hope you enjoy it too. Now, where did I put my cappuccino? Cheers!

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Friday Distraction – The Working Gender Gap [Infographic]

January 20, 2012

Last Friday, I introduced a new feature called the “distraction”.  The goal is for it to be a quick read that will provide a much needed break in the day. Today’s post is an infographic from Mercer.  I always like any opportunity to learn a ton of data in a short time.  Hope you find [...]

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Friday Distraction – Time Well Spent

January 13, 2012

You can probably guess by now that I absolutely love writing for HR Bartender. This year, one of my New Year’s resolutions for the blog is to incorporate an element of fun.  We’re all looking for a little distraction from our busy schedules, right?  So I decided it might be nice to expand the content [...]

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5 Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas For Your Business Friends

December 18, 2011

The holiday season is here which means trying to figure out the perfect gift for your clients/coworkers/etc. Gift giving is an art form.  And, something at which a lot of people do not excel.  Mostly because people don’t take time to think about the person they’re buying for. Obviously, gifts are easier when you know [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving Fun!

November 23, 2011

Mr. Bartender and I don’t have too many Thanksgiving traditions, but watching this is one of them (you can see the full episode on Hulu.) Having lived in the 513, we probably get more of a chuckle out of it than most. But it’s still a classic blast of Turkey Day fun. How are you [...]

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