third shift n. the illegal manufacture of goods after authorized production has ceased. Editorial Note: In normal workplace jargon, the “third shift” is often from midnight to 8 a.m.; however, the third shift as defined here is simply an...
head-down adj.— «An in-depth corporate workplace survey showed that the main problems for those working in traditional eight- by nine-foot cubes was the lack of privacy and difficulty in doing heads-down work. For employees who had...
twist one’s cap v. phr.— «Read some of my e-mail responses from angry readers. That’ll twist your cap back.» —“Troubling Words in the Workplace” by Chip Johnson San Francisco Chronicle (California) June 17...
hoteling n.— «Hot desking. Hoteling. Virtual office. Welcome to the future of federal work—”alternative workplace arrangements,” or AWA, in the government’s jargon.…Hoteling requires employees to make a reservation in...
smirting n.— «Indulged in a bit of smirting lately? Yes, that’s right, smirting. It’s the new phenomenon of smokers ducking outside the pub or workplace and engaging in a bit of good old-fashioned flirting.» —“Smoke laws fan flames...
mini-job n.— «Then there’s the prospect of a “mini-job,” also known as a one euro job. As of January 1, the long-term unemployed will begin to be offered work of up to 30 hours a week carrying out some sort of socially...