Who would have thought a simple transposed digit would lead to the near-demise of a vital safety program?
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Who ever said state revenue departments didn’t have a sense of humor?
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Two employees who didn’t check the math on a statewide property assessment have dealt a serious blow to this state’s budget — so why did it take nearly a year to discover the error?
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Before your company’s travelers go leavin’ on a jet plane, you should warn them about an auditory assault that’s waiting at this airport.
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In a move that was supposed to help grieving families of those killed in combat, the U.S. Army inadvertently offended thousands by sending letters addressed “Dear John Doe.”
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Left with no choice but to reduce headcount amid struggling business, many companies are adding a vital step to the termination process.
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Another reason you shouldn’t take out your aggression on customer service: They have access to your identity.
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This former employee is probably glad he stole money instead of furniture, because he won’t be needing any king-sized beds or lamps where he’s headed.
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Using a company e-mail address to sell items on eBay is bad enough. It’s even worse when an employee’s auctioning off racy goods.
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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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