HR BESTIES Free Food (in Lieu of Pay)
Mar 13, 2024
Discover the quirky significance of taco deliveries in the workplace. Dive into hilarious critiques of corporate jargon like 'double click' and the much-maligned pizza party. Explore why food should enhance, not replace, fair compensation, and how meaningful celebrations matter more than mere snacks. Hear about the joy of sharing meals to foster connections among colleagues. Lastly, get excited about upcoming community meet-ups that bridge professional relationships.
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The Taco Delivery Man
- Leigh Storey tells a story about a unionized workplace where an employee spent most of his workday delivering tacos.
- This unofficial 'taco delivery person' used a company golf cart and made deliveries throughout the facility.
Taco Line Delays
- In another workplace, Leigh Storey discovered that shift start times were delayed due to a popular taco vendor.
- Attempts to shut down the vendor nearly resulted in a union campaign, so the company adjusted the start time instead.
Pizza Parties Aren't Compensation
- Don't compensate employees with pizza parties instead of real compensation like bonuses.
- Pizza parties are often seen as a cheap substitute and can cause resentment.