Let travelers know they’ll get a whole lot more than a decent rate at this hotel — they might find some onion rings under their pillow, on the house.
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Tags: Air conditioning, Holiday Inn, Hotel rate, Lancaster, Room service
The hits keep coming: On top of spa treatments and fancy dinners, this company’s ponying up for even more expensive management conferences instead of living lean.
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Tags: AIG, Bailout, Conference, Spa treatment
Making sure employee terminations go as smoothly as possible is never easy. That’s no excuse for dropping the ax like these companies.
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Tags: Employee terminations, Exit packages, Spelling errors, Tech-savvy, You're fired
After this elderly duo was caught crossing the border with a cache of alcohol, authorities are asking whether they’ve busted a smuggling ring or just caught some tax-savvy citizens.
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Tags: Inspection, Lower rate, Smuggling, Traveling
Just think about all the extra work you’ll be able to do when you can shower and get dressed at the same time.
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Tags: AWI, Busy employee, Dry cleaner, Shower, travel
Still waiting for inspiration to strike before tackling your latest project? Bad news: That eureka moment probably won’t show up until you’re long gone from the office.
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Tags: Crowne Plaza, Inspiration, Midnight oil, Productivity
Used correctly, e-mail can be the greatest communication tool in the office. Used in other ways, it’ll make for some serious regret come Monday morning.
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Tags: E-mail mistakes, Gmail, Mail Goggles, Office party
The morning commute can be hectic enough — but when employees start watching movies on the road, it can be a costly error for your company.
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Tags: Battlestar Galactica, Suspended license, Traffic violation, Unsafe driving
The good news: Your company’s sending you on a business trip across Europe. The bad news: You’ll be traveling for three weeks in blue face paint and white overalls.
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Tags: Airfare, Jokers' Masquerade, Marketing, Smurfs, travel, Travelocity
There are several ways to handle being on the receiving end of negative feedback or termination. Things go a little differently when there’s a whole group involved.
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Tags: Damaged property, Layoffs, Termination, You're fired
