Archives for: November 2007
CHINA – I need you to resign and then reapply to the job I just fired you from

It was reported that some 7,000 employees of Huawei Technologies Co were required to resign from and then re-apply for their jobs. This has stirred some controversy in recent weeks. That the move came just two months before the amended Labor Law takes effect in January raises suspicion that the goal was to evade the extra economic burden the company [...]

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AUSTRALIA – Workplace naps increase office productivity?

More companies need to introduce workplace napping and caffeine therapy to help sleepy workers overcome their chronic tiredness, a sleep expert warns. A medical meeting in Melbourne will be told on Saturday that an increasing number of employees are working on less sleep. Despite this, Australia has been slow to embrace strategies that directly deal with fatigue caused by shiftwork [...]

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And now, a new way to say “I gave at the office.”

The message is popping up everywhere. Signs have appeared inside Metro trains; banners are plastered on city buildings. The warning has even invaded the airwaves. The targets of the campaign are the thousands of federal workers who make annual charitable donations through their workplaces. Volunteers are trying to prevent confusion from a small but critical change in the way preferred [...]

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Monster.com was hacked (again)

I commented on this the last time it happenned. So please refer to my earlier rant. For now, check out this rant from another blogger… This again already? Just a few months ago, we heard about Monster.com being the target of a trojan and the subsequent loss of user data that took place. Monster.com said shortly thereafter that they would [...]

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Would you re-hire Don Imus?

CBS Radio suspended, then fired, host Don Imus in April 2007, eight days after he made racial and sexual slurs toward the Rutgers University women’s basketball team on his programme. In the public furor and public relations mess that ensued, there was no second chance or do-over for Imus at CBS, despite his public apologies. Instead, he went elsewhere. About [...]

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How to Outsource Holiday Decorations

Hmm… I wonder if someone could rent a family for the holidays as well. You know, just for caroling and photo-opps. Could be a great way to impress a date if you are single, but don’t want to commit just yet. Come to think of it, that sounds like a plot for a sitcom. Just a thought… Anyways, here is [...]

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COMIC – The Recruiting Life – The Wisdom of Ferrets

This comic is courtesy of: TalentDrive – Stop Searching and Start Hiring! Related PostsCOMIC: The Recruiting Life #2COMIC: The Recruiting Life #3COMIC – The Recruiting Life – Waiters and SourcersCOMIC: The Recruiting Life – I don’t think they understand her roleCOMIC: The Recruiting Life – Retention is very importantSend article as PDF to

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The Week In Recruiting (Reading the blogs, so you don’t have to…)

The “New” Day In Recruiting presents… My Fab15 for the week 1. Give ‘em what they wanna‘ see 2. They say its better the second time around 3. Where technology meets religion 4. As good as it gets? 5. Professional Muslims and a 2 drink minimum 6. Who do you trust? 7. You say toe-may-toe, I say toe-mot-toe 8. McDonalds’ [...]

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“The Day In Recruiting” now tracks 300+ blogs, podcasts and news stories

I can not apologize enough for the issues I’ve had concerning “The Day In Recruiting” as I have moved it twice and have now moved it (again) for a third and final time. I moved it this last time because I could not get it to play well with my latest template. So to make it up to all of [...]

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Why you should Outsource HR

Great presentation with plenty of food for thought. Check it out… | View | Upload your own Okay, now did you know this before I posted this? Related PostsPODCAST: How To Outsource Your Job SearchHow to Outsource Holiday DecorationsThe Week In Recruiting (Reading the blogs, so you don’t have to)The Week In Recruiting (Reading the blogs, so you don’t have [...]

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