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The article focuses on the dishonesty of workers in the workplace. Based on a study conducted by behavioral economist, Johannes Abeler, and his German colleagues, most people will tell the truth when contacted at their homes by phone rather than when they are elsewhere. According to associate professor David Shulman, lies in the workplace are not antibusiness but is about the interest of getting the job done. Abeler adds that being honest is the core of how one perceives himself.

The article offers insight on the comeback of corporate holiday parties. After the 2008 financial crisis, many companies decided to skip the party and jobs are scarce. It highlights the reality employees are facing when it comes to budgeting for these type of events since the financial crisis. It also states that when companies hold these parties, they are done in office premises.

The article offers tips on avoiding mistakes in business transactions. It refers to a study published in the October 2012 issue of the "Journal of Consumer Research" which claims that a few items of low value are not lagniappes but losers, and drag down everyone's opinion of the good stuff. It is suggested that one should try to adopt averaging point of view, and sweat the details.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of using iPhone for work during emergency cases such as the strike of Hurricane Sandy.