How to have (fat and) happy coworkers

I stole this tip from my coworker, A. Every week, she has a new bag of candy on her desk. It's always some sort of odd candy (Shockers--remember those? Gobstoppers--really?!) that she doesn't even like. But there are those little sugar pills, sitting in an open bag, surrounded by greedy, cranky, angry folks.

A. sits silently, working away...and we all eat her sweet stash. (Well, that sounds naughty.) Even the boss folk can't resist. Of course, when you happen by A.'s desk for a treat, she may spill some gossip or expect some in return.

Let's review: candy makes coworkers happy. Happy coworkers spill office gossip. Bringer-of-candy stays skinny and in the loop. Win!