Archive for April, 2008

Career Opportunities - The Clash

Posted by Lori Dorn on April 29th, 2008

Just ‘cuz!

How to Subvert IT

Posted by Lori Dorn on April 29th, 2008

Just what we HR people need, more reasons to fire employees (just kidding). Actually, I really liked this article.
Sarah Perez, the author of this article, explains:
Having been in I.T. myself for years, this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to subverting I.T. policy to goof off at work. Why would [...]

What Box?

Posted by Lori Dorn on April 29th, 2008

[via Laughing Squid via Neatorama]

Transgender Workplace Inclusion

Posted by Lori Dorn on April 29th, 2008

This is an issue that I feel strongly about, particularly since I live in San Francisco, a place that condemns discrimination of any sort in employment decisions. I personally believe that transgender employees should have the respect and support of any organization for which they work. Transitioning is hard enough. Having good [...]

GINA Passes The Senate!!

Posted by Lori Dorn on April 25th, 2008

From SHRM:
“The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved on April 24, 2008, legislation (H.R. 493) that will prohibit employers and health insurance companies from discriminating against or refusing coverage to individuals based on the results of genetic testing.
The vote of 95-0 put the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) on the verge of passing both houses. Almost one [...]

What She Said

Posted by Lori Dorn on April 17th, 2008

All I have to say is Hip Hip Hooray for the HR Wench!

Sloe Death

Posted by Lori Dorn on April 17th, 2008

I’m sure we’ve all felt like this at least once in our nine lives.

I’m sure many of you have noticed the ongoing nods on this site to Laughing Squid for content that he provided or the via credits. Well, this an unabashed post to garner votes for this wonderful site which has been nominated for a Webby Award.
From Laughing Squid:
The 12th Annual Webby Awards have [...]

getyourselffired.com

Posted by Lori Dorn on April 2nd, 2008

My husband Scott sent this to me.
I’ve often said that there are always employees who fire themselves, we just give them the paperwork. This site could give them a head start. Well, not really, but it can definitely help them look for a new job.

Here I am as a banana. I don’t [...]

A little Python never hurts…