Latest News & Views

• It’s all in good fun, we hope: Insult your boss day
  July 23, 2008 by Fred Hosier

  If an uproar occurs at your company today at 3 p.m. (Eastern Time), don’t say we didn’t warn you. Today is Insult Your Boss Day. More…

  
  

  Posted in: Fun stuff on the Web, Latest News & Views

  
• Convention for a very specialized job: Santa Claus
  July 23, 2008 by Fred Hosier

  Perhaps you attend some Human Resources conferences each year, or your company encourages employees to attend other meetings for professionals. Well, here’s an annual gathering for a very specialized — and special — job. More…

  
  

  Posted in: Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

  
• Will this dress code live long and prosper?
  July 22, 2008 by Fred Hosier

  Everyone’s a critic when HR attempts to institute dress codes. Well, the reviews are in for new robes that Britain’s top judges will soon be wearing, and they’re not all good. More…

  
  

  Posted in: Dubious decisions, Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

  
• Wrong number — really, really wrong number
  July 22, 2008 by Fred Hosier

  As an HR manager, no matter how detail-oriented you are, it’s often a good idea to have someone else proofread something you’ve written. Here’s why: More…

  
  

  Posted in: Latest News & Views, Oh no they didn't

  
• Officer’s squad car wrecked 29 minutes into first day on job
  July 21, 2008 by Fred Hosier

  Many people in HR have had to give pep talks to new employees who’ve had a bad first day or week on the job. Well, imagine having to console this police officer. More…

  
  

  Posted in: Here comes the judge, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

  
• Carpenter’s regular work uniform: A man-bikini
  July 21, 2008 by Fred Hosier

  It’s a good thing that Gary Duncan is self-employed because there are few HR departments that would approve of his work attire. More…

  
  

  Posted in: Dubious decisions, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

  

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• New ‘Howard Stern’ ruling opens door to discrimination suit

  

  Do any employees at your company play radio programs by shock jocks such as Howard Stern, Bubba the Love Sponge, or Opie and Anthony? If so, it could create a problem. More…

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