The latest Employment nightmare doing the rounds on Twitter courtesy of the Huffington Post is what can only be described as a gob-smackingly insensitive letter from one Dr V., an “oral surgeon” from Pennsylvania. On being informed by one of his employees of 12 years’ loyal service that she had been diagnosed with cancer of … Continue Reading
Now don’t get me wrong – I’m a great believer in technology. I ditched paperbacks long ago for a Kindle, have an Android and an iOS phone both packed with apps, and am on the management committee for the techUK HR Forum. However, even I draw the line at an app whose sole purpose is … Continue Reading
If you ever thought that “reality” television programmes like “UK Border Force” are far-fetched, I can officially report that what you see is what you get. Whilst briefly slipping out of the office for lunch at a nearby restaurant this week, my main course was rudely interrupted by the fast and furious arrival of around … Continue Reading
You have to feel sorry for Paul Marshallsea of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, sacked by his outraged employer after online footage went around the world showing him wrestling away a six-foot shark as it threatened children playing off a beach in Australia. The reason for the employer’s outrage – at the time of his shark-wrestling exploits, … Continue Reading
Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo, has caused much controversy by telling her workforce that, from the start of June 2013, homeworking (or “telecommuting” in the US) is no longer to be permitted and all employees must report to a Yahoo office “or resign”. The explanation given is that some of the best insights and decisions … Continue Reading
The news about John Galliano’s alleged racist and anti-semitic outburst in a bar in Paris is a stark reminder to employees that their actions outside work can impact upon their employment. Although Galliano was not at work or at a work event when the incident is alleged to have happened, Christian Dior has reacted quickly … Continue Reading
