As someone in HR, do you find that other employees are trying to avoid you these days? Maybe it’s because HR is often the bearer of bad news — such as layoffs — in a tight economy.

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Tags: bearer of bad news, layoffs, things not to say, tight economy, top 10

The world’s No. 2 staffing company believes the growing financial crisis has impacted employee morale.

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Tags: bosses, morale, study

One in six workers surveyed recently by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago say they or a family member had been fired, suspended, punished or threatened by an employer for taking sick time.

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Tags: Congress, FMLA, sick time

HR managers are often the shoulder to cry on or the person to “just listen” when employees are having a tough time with their bosses. But who listens to disgruntled employees when the boss is a U.S. Congressman?

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Tags: reputation, tough boss, turnover

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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Tags: corporate speak, memos, Plain English Campaign

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