WIRTW #482 (the “a bet is a bet” edition)
It’s been a couple of weeks since baseball’s evil empire, otherwise known as the New York Yankees, knocked my beloved Cleveland Indians out ...
When should HR call its lawyer?
By Jon Hyman
Yesterday, I read When is an Employee Issue a Legal Issue (and When Is it HR)? , written by Dan Schwartz on his always excellent Connect...
Not all swearing at work is created equal
By Jon Hyman
According to a recent survey , 57% of American employees admit to swearing at work. (To me, that seems low. Also, count me in the “yes” co...
Bill O’Reilly claiming victim status is WHY we have a harassment problem
By Jon Hyman
Over the weekend, the New York Times reported that Bill O’Reilly paid $32 million to settle a claim of sexual harassment brought against hi...
The 23rd nominee for the “worst employer of 2017” is … the cake boss
By Jon Hyman
As we wind down the year toward voting to name the first annual “Worst Employer of the Year,” I thought I had all bases covered. Then I re...