Archive for February, 2008
The Macy’s Saga
A very special thank-you to Robert Stanke for sharing with me his most interesting encounter with Macy’s and allowing me to post it here on my site. I think you will find it amusing.
-Jim
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The Macy’s Saga
by: Robert Stanke
So this is not a huge deal, but I just thought it was funny and worth publishing to [...]
Temporary layoffs… Good times!
When I read the following article from Financial Post, I could not help but reflect on the lyrics of the TV show theme song - Good Times. In particular…
Temporary lay offs. - Good Times.
Easy credit rip offs. - Good Times.
Scratchin’ and surviving. - Good Times.
Hangin in a chow line - Good Times.
Ain’t we lucky we [...]
ANNOUNCEMENT: Jim Stroud debuts “I Live Online”
Hey guys! Did you know that I have other interests beyond HR? Well, I do. And since I love sharing information, I decided to start a new blog celebrating those interests. The new site is called - I Live Online and its a blog of demos, strategies and tips for the online digital lifestyle. So [...]
Karen Rants: What’s in a name?
Every morning I start my day on my laptop, in front of my TV, watching one of the GMA/Today/Early Morning shows, kinda droning in and out, whilst I click away at the keyboard.
I perked up though when they announced that Tyra Banks was doing a piece on names – the stereotypes and judgments that people [...]
Supreme Court Rules Employees Can Sue Over 401(k) Misconduct
CEO and Financiers across the country may be feeling a shiver down their spines. Why? Check out this article from Truthout.
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The Supreme Court handed workers a major victory yesterday by allowing them to sue over mismanagement of their 401(k) retirement accounts, in which more than 50 million employees have invested nearly $3 trillion.
The unanimous holding [...]
