Anyone who spends more than 8 hours of their day sitting in a cubicle appreciates office humor. A funny office environment is an absolute necessity for colleagues looking to unanimously break out of their mundane boredom and get through the workdays together. But sometimes, events at the office seem to be unintentionally hilarious. And this unintentional comedy is the food and fodder of Corporate Comics.
Creating corporate memes can be a delicate task. There is a thin line between being hilarious and offending all your coworkers. So, if in any case you’re out of new ideas or are confused between them, here’s some inspiration for you.
10 Insights for Corporate Comics:
1. Demanding Clients:
Starting out, we have corporate comics on the common enemy: a client with endless demands and absurd needs. All you need to do is illustrate the absurdity of last-minute changes, unrealistic expectations, and the pressure to deliver perfection. The relatable content will not only entertain but also serve as a reminder that everyone at the office faces the same challenges while dealing with clients.
2. Deadlines:
While the first insight was regarding something that unites the workforce, here is one that gets all the employees shooting and dodging blames! From the coffee-fuelled all-nighters to the fights about delayed project timelines, corporate comics can capture the essence of the deadline-driven world and provide a light-hearted take on the stress that comes with it.
3. Office Politics and Ego Clashes:
Depicting office politics and ego clashes in a humorous light can help employees navigate these challenges more effectively. By highlighting the absurdity of power struggles and workplace drama, corporate comics can create a shared understanding that fosters a more positive and collaborative office culture.
4. Boring Training Sessions and Workshops:
We all know the tension that appears between some of our untrained trainers and know-it-all coworkers. And then some of them don’t care about anything other than a nap. Use relatable characters to illustrate the struggle of staying awake during lengthy presentations or the absurdity of overly complex training modules. This approach can not only entertain but also encourage a re-evaluation of training methods.
5. Office Romances:
What is funnier than the tension and awkwardness of office crushes, secret admirers, and the challenges of maintaining professionalism while navigating personal relationships at work? Go ahead and take notes the next time you see your coworkers flirting at the coffee table!
6. Boss’s Expectations (vs Reality):
Instead of using the common “The Boss is a Villain” trope, start making a few comic strips with the boss as the protagonist. Dive deep into the roomy shoes of your busiest coworker and illustrate the contrast between a boss’s expectations and the often disappointing reality of executed tasks. This approach can foster empathy and understanding between employees and their superiors.
7. Leave Permissions:
Even your HR Manager has at some point had to take the company’s consent to go on a Summer Vacation. Capture the absurdity of paperwork, email chains, and the unexpected hurdles that employees face when seeking time off, and you’ve got the recipe for some hilarious comics!
8.HR Dilemmas:
Tackle sensitive HR issues with a touch of humor by addressing topics like diversity, inclusion, and conflict resolution through relatable characters. Such comics can encourage open dialogue and promote a positive workplace culture.
9. Beef Between Departments:
The larger the office, the more there is alienation between employees. As the standard Tech, Graphic, Marketing, Sales, Content, and Delivery teams from all companies collaborate, conflicts are bound to arise. Explore the humorous side of interdepartmental competition and tension!
10.Office Parties:
At 3-4 times of the year when you get to see your coworkers drunk, you also get startled with surprises, The unknown sides of the known personalities suddenly get exposed. Capture the festivities, embarrassing moments, and surprises that come with company gatherings with a tinge of humor!
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