Many workers hated the “Happy Birthday” ritual. Now a lot of companies are redefining the celebration to make them less annoying.

Happy birthday to the best person at the office. 130. Happy birthday, [name here]—can’t wait to celebrate with you at happy hour! RD.com, Getty Images. Lovely Thank-You Messages.

The birthday celebration only lasts so long when you have to spend your special day in the office. By the way, these working-from-home memes are hilariously accurate. rd.com, Getty Images ...

Office birthdays are usually a lacklustre affair. At best you are forced to endure your coworkers singing "happy birthday" before half-heartedly blowing on a store-bought cake.

Many workers hated the “Happy Birthday” ritual. Now a lot of companies are redefining the celebration to make them less annoying.