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
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
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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Tags: Catholic, Religious discrimination, Sam's Club, Termination, Wal-Mart
Sometimes, it seems like your health plan might be the one that needs the medical attention.
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Tags: ER, Health assessment, Healthcare Plan, Physical, Top Ten
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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Tags: Bullfighter, Debt collectors, El Cobrador del Frac, Limited resources, Spain
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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Tags: CareerBuilder, Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, New hire, Resume lies
Some applicants embellish a little on already-strong work experience. Others take a more blatant approach to getting hired.
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Tags: CareerBuilder, Excuses, Resume lies, Work experience
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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Tags: ACFE, Expense Reports, False invoices, Fraud prevention, Petty cash, Reimbursements, Tip hotline
There are people who absolutely love their job. Then there are people who might be taking the commitment too far.
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Tags: PDAs, Pillow talk, Sheraton Hotels, Survey, Tech
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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Tags: Credit card, Emotional distress, FTB, Gil Hyatt, Social Security
