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Hotel’s food storage gives new meaning to ‘room service’


November 18, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Latest news & views, Tech failure

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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Shower-safe suit shaves time off morning ritual


November 11, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tech failure

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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Company shocked over miscalculated electricity bill


November 6, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: Contract disputes, Fighting off fraud, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tech failure

You know it’s time to shed some light on a utility vendor’s invoices when what they’re charging isn’t current.

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New tool puts a stop to ‘drunk e-mailing’


November 5, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", "Would you want this person in Finance?", In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tech failure

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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Do your co-workers like sci-fi? Then don’t drive with them


November 4, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", "Would you want this person in Finance?", In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tech failure

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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Accidental zeros take bonus from ho-hum to ‘I’m done!’


October 27, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tech failure

It never hurts to double- and triple-check paperwork — especially when an error could send fellow employees on a permanent Jamaican getaway.

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Tech rage affects 1 in 4 workers — now what?


October 24, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tech failure

After discovering the top affliction for most employees, these researchers looked for the best way to fix it. Their answer:

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Destruction of biz’s property OK when it prevents global warming


October 22, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tech failure, Whistleblowers

After this ruling, your company might not have a choice in going green — protesters can legally take matters into their own hands.

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Bomb tech sues for hazard pay — because of pigeon droppings


October 15, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Would you want this person in Finance?", In this week's e-newsletter, Insurance, Latest news & views, Tech failure

As an explosives expert, this employee put her life on the line every day. But bombs weren’t the biggest job hazard she had to deal with.

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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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