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Troubled times require quick getaways for execs


March 4, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Bad investments, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

If you can only afford to splurge on one business-related training seminar this year, make sure it’s for evasive-driving school.

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Woman dons resume-shirt in desperation


February 24, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", "Would you want this person in Finance?", Bad investments, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

Probably after misunderstanding the saying, “wear your heart on your sleeve,” this potential hire has come up with a novel way to get her resume seen.

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Ripping off your investors? That’s worth an execution


February 23, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Would you want this person in Finance?", Bad investments, Contract disputes, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

When a business deal goes south, you might shoot off a nasty e-mail. Overseas, they take things a little further.

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Top 5 resume red flags


February 19, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Would you want this person in Finance?", Bad investments, Special report

job-screening-tests

With the sheer number of applicants sending out their info, it’s never been harder to get noticed. Here are the five worst ways potential hires fail to separate themselves from the crowd.

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First rule of hot dog vending: Location, location, location


February 13, 2009 by Shane Borer
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How much is too much for a hot dog? When it goes over $600K, it’s time to draw the line.

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‘You’re feeling loaded, very, very loaded’


January 29, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Bad investments, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

When this hypnotist snaps her fingers, your portfolio will still be tanking and you’ll also be out the admission price. So why are people still visiting her?

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Politician sacked over forged diploma


January 19, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Would you want this person in Finance?", Bad investments, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

Think a potential candidate’s credentials are outstanding? You might want to spell check their diploma before welcoming them aboard.

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‘We can’t see the recession from up here’


January 15, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Bad investments, Special report, Whistleblowers

Cash Money

Thought business was tough, no matter what industry you’re in? Not for these corporate spenders.

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Oops: Security ID cards issued — without the scanner


January 12, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Bad investments, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tech failure

Even if your department has the newest tech system available, it won’t make a difference if only half of the upgrade actually works.

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Killer stalks employees responsible for losing records


December 29, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Would you want this person in Finance?", Bad investments, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

How seriously do people take their retirement funds? Just ask officials in Japan, who are on the hunt for a killer targeting those responsible for botched pensions.

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