Winter Reading Suggestions

The FSRI says: If you want something to read while at work, buy this extraordinary book.

You won't regret it!

Faking Smart!, the book, is free through Monday!

That's right! Your dreams have come true! An executive committee at the FSIHL (Faking Smart Institute for Higher Learning) has decided to allow free Kindle downloads of our famous book.

Don't miss this special offer!

Learn how to: 

1. Apply for a job!

2. Ace an interview!

3. Impress your new coworkers!

4. Impress your boss!

5. Get promoted!!!

Get your copy now, and then brag to your friends later. This offer won't last long!

KWA

The Ideal CROSS-FUNCTIONAL Employee

CROSS-FUNCTIONALIZE:

Being “cross-functional” is a term used to describe an employee that has the ability to move in and out of one’s specific job description. The term may eventually go out of fashion, but the significance of its meaning will not.

Why be cross-functional? Well, the more you know of the different components that, when combined, help to make your company function, the more valuable an employee you become. If you are on the operations team and accounting plays a large role in the accuracy of your reporting, a good understanding of accounting and how the accounting department operates may help you do your job. Also, there may be a case when the accounting department is understaffed. If this coincides with “downtime” in your own department, (and, you get the “go-ahead” from your boss) you may find it helpful to offer your services…until the logjam loosens up and you can return to the operations team. If you can do this, you are guaranteed to impress and be appreciated.


Being cross-functional means that you are able to adapt, or be adapted to many different workplace demands. This versatility increases your value to your team and to your company. Being cross-functional demonstrates intelligence, curiosity and a willingness to apply oneself at a level that exceeds the traditional expectations placed on a company employee.

KWA

GLASSES MAKE YOU LOOK SMART!

Now and then we like to remind people of our ground-breaking study in office eyewear. Our research shows that glasses really do make a person appear smarter. Look at this proof:

Faking Smart! 2nd Edition...Coming Soon

SANITIZE YOUR WORK AREA

TIP FOR TODAY: 

With the flu and cold season in full force, be sure to limit your exposure to communicable disease and bacteria.

The FSRI recommends that you use this stuff:

And these things:

Wipe your down your phone, your keyboard, the doorhandles in your office, and even your coworkers.

"BE SAFE," implores the FSRI. "Why take a risk?"

The FSRI Division of Moral and Physical Hygiene

BUILD A FACTORY!

Here's your Faking Smart! tip for the day: 

BUILD A FACTORY!

Once you've built your factory, hire 348 people to work in it. Once you've hired your workers, then decide what you will make in your factory. Suggestions: ointment, bricks, soup, or weapons.


Good luck!

the FSRI