Strange but True Interview Experiences from You!
HRSBT recently asked, “What’s the strangest job interview you’ve ever conducted?” And the responses rolled in!
Category: HR Strange But True
Catch up on the latest odd, offbeat, and humorous HR stories.
Service Animal Gets Job, Too!
With all the doom and gloom that’s populated our media these days, HRSBT has just the feel-good-type of story you need!
What Coworker Behavior Annoys You Most?
Let’s face it, we all can’t be C-suite executives with a private, corner office. Most of us may work in cubicles or shared spaces and with that being said, working around other people for 40 hours a week may get on your nerves. So, what coworker behaviors annoy you the most? A recent survey from […]
Something to Cry About—25% of Employees Have Left a Performance Review Crying
Are you still using performance reviews as a means to give feedback and track how productive and engaged your employees are? According to Lisa Bodell, of futurethink, it’s time to ditch the performance review and focus on daily communication between managers and direct reports. Numerous companies have started to step away from the norm, and […]
Tech Titan’s Talk Targets Top Tech Talent
Say that three times fast! Is your company looking to retain or attract top talent that specializes in technology-related fields? You may want to take a page out of the U.S. government’s playbook then.
Commander in ‘Beats’?
Now that ex-President Barack Obama has a little extra time on his hands, how will he spend his “retirement” from commander in chief? One music-streaming website is offering Obama a chance to become president again, but not for the United States.
My Hair is Perfect! I’d Make a Great Addition to Your Team!
It’s that time of year again—no, not back to school time. It’s CareerBuilder’s annual list of strangest job interviews, and HRSBT couldn’t be any more excited! If you’ll recall, 2016’s list was filled with stolen family photos, psychic mediums, and pet birds. So what does this year have in store?
The Most Underrated and Overrated Jobs of 2016
When you think of something as being underrated, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Most will think of movies, some will think of food, but has a job or career ever crossed your mind as being underrated, or even overrated? CareerCast has recently released its list of the most underrated jobs in 2016. […]
Oh, the Irony! Department of Health Luncheon Causes Food Poisoning for Workers
When it comes to laws and regulations, one would assume that a government agency would follow the rules to a “T.” However, as we’ve learned with the U.S. Department of Labor’s recent lawsuit, even our most trusted agencies can let things slip through the cracks.
Taste Test Takes Terrible Turn on Television
Oscar Wilde once said, “After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relatives.” One can only hope that this saying holds true for your coworkers as well, especially if you offend their taste buds.