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The Ten Commandments of Bureaucracy

The Ten Commandments

  1. Thou shalt not answer phone calls during work hours.

    Unless it's an emergency, of course. Or unless you're the boss.

    Read more about our phone call policy.
  2. Thou shalt not eat lunch at thy desk.

    It's a health hazard, and a productivity sinkhole.

    Learn about our office microwave policy.
  3. Thou shalt not use the company Wi-Fi for personal streaming.

    Unless it's for training purposes, or you're a departmental exception.

    Read more about our streaming policy.
  4. Thou shalt not take naps during meetings.

    Unless it's a crisis, or you're the CEO.

    Learn about our crisis napping policy.
  5. Thou shalt not hoard office supplies.

    Share, don't hoard! Except for staplers. Those are sacred.

    Read more about our stapler hoarding policy.
  6. Thou shalt not use Comic Sans in any official capacity.

    It's a crime, and a travesty.

    Learn about our font policy.
  7. Thou shalt not wear flip-flops to work.

    Unless it's Casual Fridays, or you're the CEO.

    Read more about our foot wear policy.
  8. Thou shalt not use the phrase "synergy" unironically.

    It's a corporate buzzword, and a lie.

    Learn about our corporate buzzwords policy.
  9. Thou shalt not have a cubicle with a view.

    Unless you're on the 50th floor, or you're in HR.

    Read more about our cubicle placement policy.
  10. Thou shalt not use the phrase "low hanging fruit" in any context.

    Unless you're a fruit vendor, or you're trying to get fired.

    Learn about our fruit policy.

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