Category: Workplace

Americans Work, Why Doesn't America? by Karen Talavera
Current times are forcing Americans to work harder and not smarter. This article discusses how Americans have been conditioned to live to work instead of working to live.

The Dilbert Question: Corporate Alien Friend or Foe? by Bob Lim
For many years, we've endorsed Dilbert because we figured he represented a voice against corporate abuse. Here's an article that questions Dilbert's motives. Is nothing sacred?

Controlling Our Lives through Ratings and Quotas by George Lunt
Computers have made it easy to get the results of surveys and keep statistics of imposed quotas. Corporate Aliens are increasingly using ratings and quotas to harass their employees in the interest of efficiency.

Crazy Bosses That I've Known by Bob Lim
Today's Corporate Aliens have created a new breed of bosses to control the working individual. Our author discusses his experiences with some of these would be "evil emperors."

Beware Of Those Who Insist You Be A Great Team Player! by Dr. Gary S. Goodman
Corporate Aliens like to use the concept of "team building" as a technique to control their workers. This article by a popular keynote speaker, management consultant, seminar leader and the best-selling author discusses how "team building" delivers great benefits to senior managers and shareholders but not to the ones who actually do the work.

Work; Adult Daycare by Scott Bianchi
Corporate aliens have converted many of our workplaces into what this author considers to be adult daycare centers. When you go to work, does it feel like you're going to daycare?

Disrespecting Technology Workers by George Lunt
Over the years corporations have grown to heavily rely on technology. But management still abuses their highly skilled technology workers.

Working for Corporate Aliens by George Lunt
Working for Corporate Aliens can be a really challenging experience. Here are some tips on how to survive and keep your sanity.