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  OFC as Corporate YouTube

  March 22, 2012 / Watercooler Clips

  OFC: Office Entertainment Network is a “corporate YouTube” for companies looking to engage employees during the digital coffee break where 44% of all online video is viewed at work (Nielsen). OFC produces custom leadership and wellbeing “cubicle sized reality TV” series that entertain, inform and inspire. OFC’s partnership with Kaltura, the leading social enterprise video platform, also enables employees to upload and share videos to the OFC player on company intranet sites to bolster best practices, collaboration and community.

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  Herman Miller vs. Steelcase

  March 13, 2012 / Watercooler Clips

  Forget Ferrari vs. Lamborghini. The biggest showdown in performance wheels pits Herman Miller vs. Steelcase in a swivel chair death race. So, watch as Boing Boing Gadgets editor, Joel Johnson, test-drives the futuristic Herman Miller Embody against the sleek Steelcase Leap in and outside the office. To the victor goes the workspace spoils!

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  Stork Potential

  March 6, 2012 / Watercooler Clips

  If you’re in a foul mood about your job, this fowl-focused spot from Monster might just send you on a migration. There’s nothing quite like a guilt trip from the stork to get your resume updated. Or, was that just a freakishly large pigeon?

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  Mailroom MBA

  March 5, 2012 / Watercooler Clips

  The double-edged sword of an MBA can be tricky to wield. Reference the advanced degree and you may earn additional respect from fellow business school grads. However, show-off the sheepskin to a non-MBA and you may get a swift kick in the ass. So, take note of Tom’s error and just say yes to shipping.

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  Insane Swivel Chair

  February 28, 2012 / Watercooler Clips

  Finally, a successor to the Aeron chair. Imagine the rush from hydraulic pistons pushing the limits during your Powerpoint presentation. Then strap in for the creative twists and turns of drafting your expense report. Office seating will never be the same again.

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  Ultimate Urban Bike Commute

  February 27, 2012 / Watercooler Clips

  Stepping onto a Schwinn is fast becoming a crowd favorite commute. Who can argue with exercise and exhaust free travel? Just don’t forget to pack antiperspirant in your personals. And be sure to watch this urban cycling video of Marcelo Gutierrez in case you’re peddling late to a priority meeting.

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  Coffee Crybaby

  February 14, 2012 / Watercooler Clips

  Who hasn’t experienced the cries of colleagues complaining about the state of office coffee? One would think these decaf divas had their hearts torn out of their caffeine craving chests. Next time you hear charges of coffee foul play, play this compilation of vintage commercials and tell ‘em you’ll listen to no ‘mo crying over the joe.

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  Squeamish EMT

  February 13, 2012 / Watercooler Clips

  It’s inevitable that the office first aid kit will get called into action by a klutzy colleague in need of Neosporin. From paper cuts to errant staple shots, the office can be a ticking time bomb of bruises, blemishes and black ‘n blues. That’s why it’s comforting to know your floor fire warden has the local EMT on speed dial. Though, one hopes your first responder will have a squeamish tolerance higher than this Monster.com EMT. Safety first, people.

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  Monkey Business Trip

  February 7, 2012 / Watercooler Clips

  The true test of business travel bravery comes when you’re assigned to the air with office undesirables. You know the type: poor preparation, marginal manners and an unquenchable thirst for happy hour Harvey Wallbangers. Hang in there, because your travel travails could be King Kong-size as demonstrated in the latest Careerbuilder Super Bowl spot. Where exactly was that toothbrush?

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  Perfect Personnel Party

  February 6, 2012 / Watercooler Clips

  Every office houses the occasional hottie, be it the beauty in benefits or the stud in sales. However, the prize for a plethora of perfect personnel goes to Bud Light Platinum in this true to life Super Bowl Spot. After all, doesn’t your workplace resemble the roster of Wilhelmina Models? Addition of a cube farm fiesta featuring a club DJ is a nice touch of realism that any desk jockey should be able to identify with.