Aussies Are World's Rudest Employees

Owner of bus company in Australia sells firm, feels generous

(NEWSER) - The boss of an Australian bus company dished out $15 million in bonuses to his employees. Ken Grenda sold his company and used the proceeds to give an average $8,500 to every one of his 1,800 workers. Grenda, 79, attributed his generosity to the typically enormous gap between executive and employee salaries, reports the Sydney Morning Herald . More»

There's always something better to say than gross, redundant cliches

(NEWSER) - Frances Cole Jones has had just about enough of certain phrases at the office, he writes for CNN. Some are cliches, some are needlessly gross, and some use just plain bad grammar:

• "Pick your brain."
• "Throw it against the wall and see what sticks."
• "Sweat equity."
• "It's not rocket science."
• "The ball's in your court."
• "Drill down."

Aussie ale company rewrites fairy tale

(NEWSER) - Once upon a time an Aussie ale company ad turned Snow White into "Ho White," and made Disney officials as angry as wicked witches. The not-so-virginal disheveled beauty blows smoke rings in bed with her little naked buddies including Filthy, Smarmy and Randy in the controversial ad for Jamieson's Raspberry Ale. The tagline on the art that ran online and in liquor stores reads: "Anything but sweet." The ad's internet site disappeared after Ho White's creators had "some contact" with Disney, said a spokesman. More»

Keep your head down, follow orders, make some connections

(NEWSER) - Heads up, summer interns. Vogue passes along advice from fashion publishing, design, and PR insiders for making a shining impression (hint: It's not about you):

1. Think creatively, dress conservatively: Leave the flip-flops at home.
2. Don't play it too safe; a little flair shows the boss you have a sense of style.