In yesterday’s HRSBT, we counted down the top 20 HRSBT stories of 2015. Here are the remaining 10!
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#10: Need to Complain About Your Boss? There’s an App for That!
Have you ever been so angry at a coworker, or your boss, or even the workplace vending machine that you just needed to let your frustration out? Well, now you can, with the Memo app.
#9: Applicant Sends HR Manager More Information About Himself than She Wanted
Supplying additional information to a potential employer is a good idea, but recently an applicant sent way too much personal information to HR.
#8: A ‘Vampire’ in the Workplace Stokes Discrimination Lawsuit
This sounds so high school! An employee recently filed suit in an Illinois federal court because his coworkers teased and ridiculed him because he had an accent, saying he looked and sounded like a vampire. What makes this story strange is that the employee is a securities broker and so are his coworkers.
#7: Angelina Jolie Award Could Give Birth to Lawsuit
When you hear the name Angelina Jolie, what comes to mind? Big lips, famous husband, Good Samaritan, the list is endless! But would you associate her name with maternity leave? A radio station in Australia does.
#6: This New Workplace Worry Could Be High on Your List
Everyone could see this coming—it was only a matter of time. And if it hits your workplace, it could be high on your New Year’s worry list.
#5: Bad News for HR—Get Ready to Change the Name of Your Department
Throw out the employee handbooks and get out the mechanical manuals—your future employees may not be human!
#4: Jesus Take the Wheel! Driver Fired for Falsifying Driving Record
Have you ever seen those “Jesus is my copilot” bumper stickers? Well, one driver from Texas took this bumper sticker slogan literally to a whole new level. And now he’s out of a job because of it.
#3: What a Hoot! Waitress Fired for Having Blonde Hair
When you think of the restaurant chain Hooters, you immediately think about how good their wings are, right? In case you didn’t know, the chain is also very popular for their waitstaff. In fact, the dress code has been known to turn heads! In one waitress’s case, though, heads were turned for a different reason!
#2: Burden of Proof—Check Before You Reject!
A rejection letter posted on Twitter has created an online stir, not only for its embarrassing sloppiness, but for what the position is and who the employer is!
And the #1 HRSBT story of 2015 is … drumroll please …
Messiest Desk Wins Comfiest Chair
Look around your desk. Do you see chaos and clutter? Or do you see organization and cleanliness? What does your desk say about you?