JAN Kelley Marketing

Few were in a celebratory mood at the usually-upbeat agency this week as Employee-of-the-Month honours were awarded to the Server. This marked an incredible run of five consecutive monthly crownings in 2011. Given the firestorm of controversy, comments from the Senior Management Team were limited. One source, requesting anonymity, offered some context to the decision.

“During months where statutory holidays and vacations are a factor, it’s hard to overlook the level of consistency the Server has shown.”   Another added that, “there was one weekend I found myself (at the agency) and the Server was working away, getting me my files just as fast as during the week.” Both statements certainly have merit. There is no doubt that long hours have definitely been logged. However, questions have been raised about bestowing an employee award on a non-human element of the agency, despite the admirable service.

“I think it’s ridiculous,” ranted media diva, Stephanie Spinney. “A lot of people, operative word, work awfully hard. Unfortunately, we have to sleep at some point.” The backlash nearly boiled over when two hot-headed staffers were seen near the server room with what they claimed was a “celebratory Gatorade jug”.  That immediately resulted in a tarpaulin barrier being installed – much to the chagrin of graphic designer, Rob Murray, who believed his long-time requests for an agency Slip n’ Slide had finally been granted. Currently, IT department personnel are manning around-the-clock patrols. More to come on this situation as it develops. 

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