Cinematic Success, but Let’s Not Talk About It
By Jessica Izurieta At the recent Golden Globes, the film The Revenant, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, won several awards. However, unbeknownst to many, there is a powerful backstory to the movie.
Category: HR Strange But True
Catch up on the latest odd, offbeat, and humorous HR stories.
Golden Moment—On the Job Phone Faux Pas Gets Called Out in Front of World Press
Tired of employees looking at their cell phones during important meetings? So is an award-winning actress who called out a reporter who was more involved with his phone than with her appearance at a press conference. And it seems she got some “Joy” from laying down the law to him.
What a Gas! Frequent ‘Farter’ Fired for Flatulence
Say that three times fast! We all know that flatulence is a part of our bodily functions, but most of us know when it’s appropriate to cut the cheese, and when it’s not. For one man, though, his frequent flatulence caused his termination. Was this disability discrimination or a load of hot air?
New Brew Makes Coffee Breaks as Healthy as Happy Hours
Hate when your workers hang out in the breakroom drinking coffee? Well, in the near future, you may be encouraging them to down their java when a new brew can make them be healthier, look younger—and maybe lower your healthcare costs!
Top 20 HR Strange But True Stories for 2015, Part 2
In yesterday’s HRSBT, we counted down the top 20 HRSBT stories of 2015. Here are the remaining 10!
Top 20 HR Strange But True Stories for 2015, Part 1
As 2015 comes to an end, let’s recap the year’s best HRSBT stories! In true countdown fashion, we’ll start with #20!
Batter-Up On Workers’ Comp Fraud—Is It Worth The Gamble?
What’s the golden rule when it comes to workers’ comp? Don’t try to make money somewhere else! It’s not that hard to follow, and yet, people are constantly getting busted for workers’ comp fraud! And in the most non-work-related ways!
Company’s ‘Diner Menu’ of Perks is Absolutely Scrumptious
A year-old, family-oriented start-up has won the top spot on Crain’s 100 Best Places to Work in New York City by offering a “diner menu” of luscious perks and benefits that would make your mouth water.
Left Can Be Right for Workers Wanting to Start the Day in a Good Mood
You want your workers to get a good night’s sleep so they will be productive. But, have you ever considered where they sleep to be important? A new study says it might be important!
Retirement Savings Gone to the … Worms?
Retirement is something most people look forward to! We spend the majority of our lives working, and when we hit that ripe old age, we’re ready to be done! Most people start saving for retirement in their twenties either by investing in a 401(k) or in a Roth IRA. But one paranoid man decided not […]