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Only Wal-Mart could accomplish this


July 3, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, HR blunder of the week, Latest News & Views

Many businesses like to mark major milestones, such as the millionth customer or the billionth hamburger served. Here’s one type of milestone most companies would not like to celebrate.

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Referral hid employee’s drug use: 5 mil verdict


June 19, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: HR blunder of the week, Here comes the judge, Special Report

HR Blunders has already written about how badmouthing a former employee can get a company in trouble. The opposite — giving a glowing recommendation that glosses over serious problems — can cost companies millions, as a recent court case from Louisiana shows.

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Thai prime minister gives up second job as TV chef


May 28, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: HR blunder of the week, Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

Most companies don’t care if their employees have second jobs as long as it doesn’t cause a conflict of interest. So, can someone be the top elected official in the land and host a TV show at the same time?

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Store fires guard for stopping teen from stealing booze


April 24, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, HR blunder of the week, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Rules made to be broken

When an employee violates company policy with only good intentions in mind, what do you do? In the case of an employee at one retail store, the answer was, fire him.

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New reference check scams even HR pros are falling for


March 31, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: HR blunder of the week, Special Report

He she said what

Just how tricky is it to give references about former employees? A pending lawsuit in New Jersey shows how not to talk about former workers.

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