Have you ever had to try to hire someone for a highly undesirable job and had to “put some lipstick on the pig?” At least you’ve never had to tell anyone they’d have to swim with piranhas.
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Tags: circus, piranhas, snakes, undesirable job
If only they were this creative while doing their jobs: A recent survey of hiring managers lists some of the best (worst?) reasons employees give for being late for work.
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Tags: employee excuses, late to work, top 10 list
The British Plain English Campaign is invading at least one workplace.
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A worker reported a hazardous condition that could’ve caused an explosion. His employer’s response: He’s crazy.
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Tags: fired worker, jury award, toxic hazards, whistleblower
A retail store in Great Britain has lots of tips for its employees regarding their work clothes, such as hiding “lumps and bumps,” and what types of undergarments to wear.
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Tags: dress code, fat, love handles
