Give Me All the Money from the Register … And a Job
Desperate times call for desperate measures, but sometimes sheer stupidity gets in the way! Case in point: A robbery suspect returned to the scene of the crime to apply for a job.
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Business Casual Dress Codes: Do Your Employees Dress for Success?
Now that summer has officially started, you can expect your employees to start dressing for the warmer temperatures. Do you have to send out a dress code reminder at the beginning of the summer to remind employees about what’s inappropriate and what’s not? New research from Robert Half may make you want to send a […]
Summer Is Here, and So Is the #WorstSummerJob
Summer begins on Wednesday, June 21, and in preparation for a fun-filled summer, Jimmy Fallon recently highlighted the worst summer jobs Twitter users have experienced. These tweeters were definitely not having fun summers when they worked at these jobs, but here’s to hoping they’ve all moved on to bigger and better things! Here are a […]
Man’s Best Friend’s ‘Job’ Is to Protect and Serve
Who doesn’t love puppies? If you said “me,” this one’s not for you.
Cringe-Worthy Introductions that Make Michael Scott Proud
It’s been almost 4 years since the American version of The Office has been on television, and the show’s impact is still being felt in offices around the country.
If Your Team Wins, It’s OK to Show Up Late!
Are you a hockey fan? If you’re from Tennessee—like BLR’s corporate office is—you’re getting a free pass for being tardy, courtesy of Nashville’s mayor herself!
Cat Cuddling? Count Me In!
Are you a cat person or a dog person? Around the office, I’m known as a crazy cat lady (I dressed up as one for Halloween a few years ago, and the title stuck). I only have two cats. I don’t think that constitutes as being “crazy,” and to be honest, I like llamas more […]
1 … 2 … 3 Strikes, You’re Out!
Summer is almost around the corner, which means baseball season will be in full swing. Hopefully your favorite team is doing well. However, if you’re a Mets fan, I’m sorry. This next story is like adding salt to the wound!
Are There Any More Jobs Left … for Humans?
Automation is becoming a major trend in the HR world, with some researchers claiming HR will be fully automated in 5 years, and others claiming a majority of HR professionals will be automating tasks as early as 2019. If these estimates are correct, will the human in Human Resources be out of a job in […]
Conflict Resolution Does Not Mean Pepper Spray Your Coworker
When employees are crammed into an office or other work environment for 40 or more hours a week, conflict is bound to arise. However, it’s how you handle conflict that matters the most, and that especially includes not using pepper spray.