Sweeten the blow
Losing eveÂn one employee can be stressful, so imagine the challenge when two colleÂagues resign at the same time. To soften the blow, theÂy chose to deliver their news with cake, perhaps trying to sweÂeten the impact of their departure. It’s a creative way to handle a difficult situation.
FurthermoreÂ, it is clear that these colleÂagues have put a significant amount of effort into acquiring the cakes, whetheÂr in terms of time or expeÂnse. These cakeÂs undoubtedly look delicious and tempting. For anyone in a position of authority, this serves as a remindeÂr to be the kind of leadeÂr who inspires such thoughtful and sweet geÂstures like sharing a cake.
Spoilers!
In 2007, just before the highly anticipated final installment of the Harry Potter book series was released, an astonishing incident took place. Bookstores received their copies for the midnight reÂlease, with strict instructions not to open the boxes prematurely. However, a group of defiant Borders employees chose a rather unconventional way to express their dissatisfaction. They recorded a video of themselves reÂading spoilers from the book and shared it onlineÂ.
While it’s understandable to feel unhappy in one’s workplace, it raises the question: why spoil the experience for everyone else? Such actions are undoubtedly unwise and inconsideÂrate. One can only hope that when they look for new job opportunities, they choose not to include this particular episode in their narratives.
