100+ Work Cartoons to Help You Get Through the Week
Updated: Feb. 16, 2021
Take a break at your home office and laugh with our collection of Reader's Digest cartoons about work life.
Tech Talk
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Name That Salary
Now that’s one weird office party game.
An Age-Old Problem
No literal broths were spoiled in the making of this cartoon.
The Interview Killer
Speaking of what not to do in an interview…
Brutally Honest
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The Essence of Leadership
…and one never knows how loyalty is born.
Heat Check
Jeff’s no Stephen Curry.
World’s Worst CEO
To put it mildly, the company isn’t very well-run.
Transparency and Accountability
“Uh-oh, here come more regulations.”
Dealing with Losses
“Ready for the stockholders meeting?”
Think Outside the Box
“This guy knows how to find revenue streams.”
Chloe the Cat Lover
“Chloe, you own the company. Just bring your cat to work!”
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Concrete Wingtips
More than most, Steve was able to appreciate the high-speed elevators.
Architect Run Amok
“Bob, stop going Godzilla with the new building model!”
Mask-Clad Colleagues
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Speedy Elevator
A straight shot to the 30th floor… the joy was too much for Henry.
Technical Difficulties
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Social Distancing Evaluation
“You’re doing great!”
Social Distancing in the Workplace
At least they’re obeying the “two-metre” rule…
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“Bobby, Come On Out and Play”
Don’t listen to them, Bobby! (Remember, folks: stay home, avoid crowds, and refrain from touching one another.)
It Really Ties the Room Together
“Jack, I must have that painting for my office.”
Power Dynamics
“At this company, we have a strict ‘no boss’ culture.”
(Not) OK Computer
“This time, I think it’s a hardware problem.”
A Very Difficult Situation
“Unfortunately, there’s another elephant in the room.”
A Different Kind of Protest
“He refuses to change the lightbulb until we change our management style.”
Bureaucratic Incompetence
There wasn’t enough money in the budget, apparently.
Dog-Eat-Dog World
“It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there. Thank goodness I’m a rodent.”
The Trendsetter
“My approach tends to be revolutionary.”
Employee of the Month
“As employee of the month, you get to be first on the elevator.”
Where Drama Reigns
“You have clearly heard about his toxic personality.”
As Kids See It
“If you get to be a stay-at-home dad, why can’t I be a stay-at-home kid?”
Milking It
“Do the workers feel we are milking them for too many hours a week?”
Do I Have Your Attention?
“Here’s where you give me non-comprehending nods of approval.”
A Different Kind of Downsizing
“We’re going to shrink your department even more.”
Down to Business
“I’m going to be on time today because it’s fun to try new things.”
Dream Team
“On paper we have the perfect team.”
Not-So Anonymous
Think twice before speaking your mind at work.
Qualities and Skills
“I can say ‘Yes, sir,’ in three different languages.”
Smells Like Team Spirit
Great things in business are never done by one person.
The Good Old Days
“Nothing is more responsible for the good old days than a bad memory.”
Washed Up
Directors whose careers are on the skids…
Fridge Creature
“We’re not sure but we think he may have come from the abandoned yogurt container.”
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HR Department
“On a clear day, you can see all the way to Human Resources.”
Talent Show
“Welcome to the magic and the mystery that is Henry’s powerpoint presentation.”
Business Trip
“You’re off the plane, Hal. Put the laptop on your desk.”
Every Team Has a “Larry”
“I just feel I’ve been carrying Larry on my back.”
A Different Kind of Resolution
“I take it this department has had conflicts.”
First Impression
“At least he made eye contact this time.”
Workload
“Now that we’ve hired you we’d like to restructure the position.”
Outer Space
“We’re looking to expand our markets.”
Product Testing
“Okay, the motorized rocking chair could use an emergency ‘off’ switch.”
Working on the Edge
“We want someone who’s willing to take risks.”
Cats and Dogs
“We welcome you as the first product of our Diversity Program…”
Crystal Ball
“…And this is our corporate planning group.”
Blunt Honesty
“You can start next week, if I don’t find someone better.”
Ultimate Slacker
“It’s worse than we thought—everyone’s been covering for him.”
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Karaoke
“The company may not be performing, but Bob does a pretty good job.”
Waiting in Line
“Serving you is our #1 job. But first: lunchtime!”
Dead Tired
Have you become a walking zombie?
Things You Will Never Hear
“Yes, I do have grandkids, and no, I don’t have any photos of them in my cubicle.”
Drowning in Paperwork
The five days after the weekend are always tough.
A Little Too Casual
“No, I’m not familiar with the dress code… but I’m pretty darn sure that jammies aren’t on it!”
Cast Away
“I wonder if I can expense the coconuts.”
Conflict Resolution
How utterly predictable.
Making Ends Meet
“I guess Johnson never got his raise.”
Shut-Eye
Work hours are 9 to 5, but who said you have to be working the entire time?
Passive-Aggressive
What’s an office without a little hidden hostility?
Job Interview
Let’s call it “the Pinocchio effect.”
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Training Session
Watch and learn… nothing.
Team-Building
Who says workplace safety is more important than boosting morale?
Network Failure
“Try restarting it.” —The IT Guy
Know Your Employees
It turns out communication skills are essential for any workplace. Who would’ve thought?
Food Fight
“Gentlemen, you can’t fight in here. This is the boardroom!”
Wrong Password
Just reset it and forget it!
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Riot!
A happy employee is a productive employee. An unhappy employee is productive, too… but in other ways.
Hair-Brained Scheme
The path to success is… what exactly?
Employee Perks
That’s not the pay increase he was hoping for…
Winning Strategy
A “radical” plan, indeed.
Meet the New Boss
And that’s exactly why he gets paid the big bucks.
Red Tape
No surprises here.
A Regular Day at the Office
Once a troublemaker, always a troublemaker.
Historic Downturn
An understatement, to say the least.
Bad Work Habits
If only Saunders knew how to be the right kind of productive.
Career Opportunities
Word to the wise: never lie on your resume.
The Big Presentation
Charts and graphs beat maracas every time.
Literal Larry
Sometimes, change isn’t a good thing.
Empty Inbox
Know how to have a productive business meeting? Neither do they.
The Office Climber
Every workplace has one, but he is by far the most literal.
Kitchen Clean-Up
Like any shared space, the office kitchen can get pretty messy.
North Pole Blues
Thought office politics were exclusive to human beings? Think again.
Cat’s Dilemma
Every job interview includes this question—even ones for cats.
Grunt Work
Everybody has to start somewhere, right?
Social Media Addiction
Office gossip is about to get even worse.
The Expendables
No one is safe.
Odd Couple
Building a great work relationship goes a long way.
Call Waiting
Honesty is the best policy.
Honest Mistake
Quite a surprise, wouldn’t you say?
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Risky Business
Be careful what you say around the new boss.
Stick Figure
Better not say that to his face, though.
Research and Development
Word to the wise: hindsight is always 20/20.
Always Be Closing
It’s a tough life for salesmen.
Hide and Seek
Never let him out of your sight.
The New Hire
Who doesn’t love animals in the office?
Under the Weather
It’s probably best if you sit somewhere else.
Dogtor’s Dilemma
At least he’s honest.
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Please Hold…
What about unplugging it and plugging it back in?
Help Wanted
The government always knows best, right?
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This Office Is A-Maze-Ing!
If you get lost, call HR.
Virtually Unstoppable
We all have dreams; some are just more realistic than others.
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Paint Job
Now might be a good time to tell you that I’m colourblind.
Hedge Your Bets
Don’t panic!
Breach of Code
Good news: It can stay in Des Moines, too.
Classified
Brush up that resume, stat! No need for superpowers; just make sure you have the best quality in an employee, according to Steve Jobs.
Just Business
All in a day’s work.
Heavy Findings
I’ll be carrying it with me for a while.
How Crafty
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Only Words
Sticks and stones.
Assistant Reaper
Hopefully, she won’t make any grave errors.
Part-Time Job
It’s better than fetching coffee all day, at least.
Send in the…
They look a little funny, though.
A Practical App
Mind. Blown.
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Breaking the News
Do you need me to spell it out for you?
Off Sides
You’ll never guess who it is.
Just a Thought
The power of positive thinking can go a long way.
Mail Sorting
It really is rocket science.
Financial Planning
The choice is yours, and the price is right.
Corporate Qualifications
But it’s nothing to brag about.
A Bit Delayed
Corporate punishment.
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