Archive for March, 2007

Not So Hotmail

Posted by Lori Dorn on March 30th, 2007

From Boing Boing:
Hotmail users deemed too dumb for employment at firm
Pete says:
A guy, who works in the department of a Human Resources consultancy company, says they made a selection process in which, among other things, they asked for a person with ample experience in using the internet (navigation, searches, formats…).
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You’re Kidding Me

Posted by Lori Dorn on March 28th, 2007

I’m curious to know what their HR people think of this.
It can’t all be good.
More later.
Later: I was really busy when I saw this and just wanted to get the post out quickly!
Anyway, I really do understand the need to cut costs and look at the business from a strategic point of view, however [...]

Not Safe for Work

Posted by Lori Dorn on March 27th, 2007

I was recently made aware of a blog entry (NSFW) by the illustrious and incredibly verbose Susie Bright. (If you’re not sure who Susie Bright is, then I suggest that you read up on San Francisco history.)
The person who made me aware of the post is also a sex writer and tried [...]

Hurry Up and Wait

Posted by Lori Dorn on March 15th, 2007

From the California Chamber of Commerce:
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has adopted an ordinance providing for a “transition period” for implementation of the sick pay ordinance that became effective February 5, 2007.The transition period was adopted in recognition of the uncertainty generated by the ordinance making it difficult for employers to know how to [...]

Catching Up in CA

Posted by Lori Dorn on March 12th, 2007

This is a very interesting finding from a study conducted from 2000 through 2006 by the California Budget Project.
Basically, the study showed that women in California, while still being paid less than their counterparts, are being given higher raises (5.3%) compared with their male counterparts (1.7%) and are more likely to be employed [...]