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Police didn’t have to look far when company reported theft


February 20, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Stupid mistakes by employees

From the “stupid crooks” file: If HR is ever involved in an investigation into theft at your company, remember that the most obvious suspect might be right in front of you.

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Worker arrested for stealing $50,000 in bottled water


September 10, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Here comes the judge, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

When HR investigates theft from the company, here’s one thing to look for: Who has the tools to carry out the theft?

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Official fired because his sidewalk – but no one else’s – was fixed


August 25, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, Latest News & Views

He could have claimed his sidewalk was a demonstration project. But he didn’t, and now Anderson, IN, Assistant Streets Commissioner Darryl Rensel is out of a job.

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Professor shoots the moon — and he wasn’t teaching astronomy


August 19, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Employees do the strangest things, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

HRB proudly presents another chapter in the saga, “When stupid employees end up on YouTube.”

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Police dispatcher blew off murder suspect trying to surrender


July 18, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, Latest News & Views

When a murder suspect called 911 in Dallas and said he needed someone to pick him up because he wanted to turn himself in, the dispatcher said he had to find his own way to a local jail. Three weeks later, the dispatcher was still on the job.

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