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Why Do So Many People Dislike Their Bosses?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Bosses are some of the most hated people on earth — and a new study breaks down exactly why. Talent management expert DDI surveyed 1,200 full-time workers from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India and southeast Asia in an effort to learn more about what today’s leaders are doing right — [...]

Former HR Exec Says Cover Letters Are a Waste of Time

Shauna Wright — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:27 +0000

If you’re currently in the market for a job, you’ve heard the age-old advice: have a great résumé, and don’t forget to include a cover letter. David Gaspin, the former head of talent acquisition at Conde Nast, begs to differ. In a blog piece titled ‘Opinions are Like Cover Letters – Everybody Has One, and [...]

Best Buy Employee Tackles Thief, Gets Fired

Amy Austin — Thu, 05 May 2011 14:08:53 +0000

Roger Kline may have saved the day when a thief tried to make good with over $1,600 in merchandise, but his instinct to tackle the sticky-fingered customer didn't save his job. In fact, it got him fired.

Computer Glitch Opens Grocery Store During Holiday

Marcie Pink — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:27:18 +0000

A Pak 'n Save in Hamilton, New Zealand, was supposed to be closed last week to observe Good Friday. Unfortunately, it appears the grocery store's technology never got the memo.

According to reports, a glitch in the store's security system caused its doors to electronically unlock at 1AM Friday morning, leaving them open for an additional eight hours.

Workplace Myths You Need To Know

Marcie Pink — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:13:49 +0000

If you’re like most people, you probably have a pretty good idea of what your job is all about — and you’re probably wrong about a lot of it. Author and former Apprentice contestant Carolyn Kepcher has compiled a list of common workplace myths that we need to steer clear of. Co-workers are my friends: [...]