Meme-ingful Messages, WEF Job Warning, Staying Organized - Jan 23, 2025

Welcome back! As the WEF warns of economic chaos, at least we can rely on good ol’ memes to keep us grounded. Let’s explore how corporate meme culture is helping teams stay connected — and look at a few (for research purposes)!

On the agenda: 

🤣 Meme-ingful Messages: Without crossing the line (+100 work memes).

📅 Stay Organized, Stay Ahead: With this Career Planner.

🔔 WEF Job Warning: AI will create and displace millions of jobs.

⚖️ Weekly Freebie: A Job Evaluation Checklist.

SPOTLIGHT 

Meme Your Way to Team Bonding — Without Crossing the Line

With a majority of workplaces being digital-first, meme culture has seamlessly woven itself into platforms like Slack, Teams and email, transforming traditional communication.

Why it Happens: Sharing GIFs and memes (and even emojis 😁) to celebrate achievements, lighten the mood, or simply elicit a chuckle during a hectic day — it just helps communication. This trend fosters camaraderie and strengthens team bonds, making remote interactions more personable.

The Risk: However, the line between professionalism and playfulness can blur. A meme that's humorous to one person might be misinterpreted by another, leading to unintended consequences. For example, the incident involving BMO bankers who shared crude memes on workplace chat before being fired:

The Lesson: This highlights how workplace humor can easily backfire. It's essential to remember that workplace communication platforms aren't private. According to WSJ, messages on apps like Slack can be reviewed by IT administrators, HR, or even managers, and are often retained for regulatory reasons.

By sharing memes thoughtfully, you can enhance team spirit without compromising professionalism. So, next time you're about to hit "send" on that hilarious GIF, take a moment to consider its impact. Happy meme-ing! 😄

View these hilarious work memes that strike the right balance between fun and office-friendly:

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NEWS THAT MATTERS

The top stories and trends concerning working pros.

1️⃣ WEF: AI Will Create and Displace Millions of Jobs 

The WEF predicts AI & tech will create 170M jobs while displacing 92M, urging upskilling to prepare workforces for the AI-driven future. [SustainabilityMag]

2️⃣ Almost Half Of Workers Will Quit if Ordered Back to Office

As more companies mandate a full return to office, many hybrid and remote employees in the United States are prepared to look for another job to continue working from home, according to a survey by Pew Research Center. [Forbes]

3️⃣ Revenge Quitting: Nearly 1 in 3 Expect it at Work in 2025

A study shows that "revenge quitting" is reshaping workplace dynamics, with almost 1 in 3 of employees expecting the trend where they work. [Forbes]

4️⃣ CEOs & Trump Want Workers Back in the Office

Amazon, JPMorgan and others have been telling their employees that remote work is over. Recently, federal employees have been ordered to come to work in person, too. [NY Times]

WEEKLY FREEBIE

Job Evaluation Checklist by CareerAddict

This complimentary and handy checklist for our community, is made by our very own experts to simplify the job evaluation process.

It’ll help you make the right decision for both your professional and your personal life as you weigh up proposals from potential employers. Enjoy — and let us know if you find it useful :)

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