Office Life & Work

used when one is back to doing one's job and normal activities at work, particularly after a leave or vacation

By the time the new CEO arrived, the employees had already been in harness and had improved the company's performance.

to combine enjoyable activities with one's work

By the time they realized they had mixed business with pleasure, it was too late to salvage their professional relationship.

a draining and stressful lifestyle that consists of constantly competing with others for success, wealth, power, etc. and so leaving no room for rest and pleasure

By the time he retired, he had been in the rat race for over three decades and was ready for a slower pace of life.

to have work-related discussions outside of work, particularly when it is annoying or inappropriate

By the time they finished talking shop, it was already late and they had missed their train.

used to refer to the lack of communication between the different parts of an organization about their roles or activities that leads to confusion and dysfunction

Having 3 locations in the same area creates a situation that the left doesn't know what the right hand is doing.

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

The company has been struggling to get the necessary permits due to all the red tape involved in the process.

to no longer make new entries when an accounting period is at its end

By the time they realized they needed to close the books, it was already too late.

conflict between the people of an organization or company that leads to unpleasant situations

By the time they realized there was blood on the carpet, it was already too late to prevent the damage.

a person who holds the highest rank in a particular group or organization

By the time they realized they weren't the top dog anymore, it was too late to catch up.

used to refer to a man's wife or girlfriend

I want to spend the rest of my life with my big mama.

a person or thing that has recently joined a specific place, field, company, group, etc.

By the time they realized they weren't the new kid on the block anymore, they had already established themselves as a major player in the industry.

something or someone that has been at a place for so long that one no longer notices them

By the time they left the company, they had become part of the furniture and were deeply missed.

to control and manage an organization, group, business, etc. in a manner that is very strict, efficient, and effective

By the time they left the company, they had been running a tight ship for years and had earned a reputation for being disciplined and efficient.

a period of time in which someone no longer works due to old age

Many people save money throughout their careers for their golden years.

a job that does not provide one with the chance to advance to a better position or job

After years of working in dead-end jobs, she decided to go back to school and pursue a new career.

people who are newly employed or admitted in order to provide the group, company, etc. with enthusiasm and new and exciting ideas

The company was in need of new blood, so they hired a team of young, innovative employees to bring new ideas and energy to the workplace.