Work Life

Calling in sick in a recession

Workers nationwide are taking more sick days as stress from the recession and increased workloads are taking a toll, Personneltoday.com reported this week. But Richmond professionals say absenteeism has waned in light of fears over unemployment. The average worker missed nine days last year, up from the five days reported the previous year. That is… Read more »

Selling Recess

From afar, it looks like gym class. Only the guy rolling the rubber ball towards home plate has a 5 o’clock shadow and beer gut. And the girl playing first base, wearing makeup and tight tube socks, just told her friend she’s f$*%ing awesome. Everybody clearly drove to the park. Some seem to be drinking… Read more »