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‘You’re fired — and so is your mother’


November 13, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", "Would you want this person in Finance?", Special report

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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They nailed it: The exact time productivity peaks


November 6, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Special report

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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Worker says being Catholic got him fired; sues for $1 mil


October 30, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Would you want this person in Finance?", Discrimination, Special report

Every now and then, employees are terminated because they can’t adhere to their work schedule. But this ex-worker claims he was let go for being a practicing Catholic.

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7 signs your healthcare plan needs a facelift


October 23, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: Bad investments, Insurance, Special report

Sometimes, it seems like your health plan might be the one that needs the medical attention.

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Could you collect more in a panther outfit?


October 16, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Contract disputes, Special report

Every company deals with a slow-paying customer now and then. Now there are some costumed alternatives that’ll get funds rolling in.

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MySpace costing people new jobs at record pace


October 9, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Would you want this person in Finance?", Special report, Tech failure

Ever get the feeling co-workers and job candidates are lying to you? They are — but more people are finding other ways to discover those secrets.

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7 dumbest resume lies


October 2, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Would you want this person in Finance?", Bad investments, Special report

Some applicants embellish a little on already-strong work experience. Others take a more blatant approach to getting hired.

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6 ways they’re ripping you off


September 25, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Would you want this person in Finance?", Fighting off fraud, Special report

There are plenty of internal and external measures you can take to protect your company from wrong-doing — but odds are good you’re ignoring the best tool for the job.

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5 signs you’re addicted to work


September 18, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Would you want this person in Finance?", Special report, Tech failure

There are people who absolutely love their job. Then there are people who might be taking the commitment too far.

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Invasive audit costs 388 mil — find out why


September 11, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Would you want this person in Finance?", Auditing, Fighting off fraud, Special report

Investigations into your company’s records can be a drain on both time and processes. After this ordeal, it resulted in a massive windfall — but not for the state.

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