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Purpose
This paper aims to present reflections on the frustrations of working in the modern business office setting.
Design/methodology/approach
This is a fictional poem.
Findings
The poem reveals that the accumulation of relatively minor irritants, distractions and frustrations can have a significantly deleterious effect on the mental condition of some sensitive office workers.
Research implications
The paper presents warning signs for the potential implications for occupational health and safety of the culture and working conditions prevalent in many office environments in the twenty‐first century.
Originality/value
The paper presents a poet's perspective on modern office working conditions.
Keywords:
Office,
Work,
Cliché,
Mobile phone,
Meetings,
Gossip,
Mission,
Strategic,
Employees,
Occupational health and safety
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2012
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