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Debt collector pays $1.5 mil for harassment

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

One collection company just learned the expensive lesson of how not to pursue people who’ve racked up credit card debt. More…

State rents empty office building for 2 years

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

With most states facing record-breaking budget shortfalls, we can’t help but think this $2.6 million could be put to better use. More…

13 things you can’t talk about at work

Friday, July 30th, 2010

People might feel compelled to bare their hearts and souls to co-workers, but bringing up these subjects could land even top-performers out on the street. More…

6 workers drown in vat of tomato sauce

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Putting your life at risk to save a co-worker is an admirable feat, but it made this industrial accident six times deadlier than it had to be. More…

7 worst questions to ask in an interview

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Just getting an interview might seem like a great sign to job applicants, but the hiring decision comes down to whether they ask the right — or wrong — questions.  More…

Morale booster ends with 9 hospitalized

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

There are plenty of great ways for a company to help motivate its employees. Just beware of those that involve fire. More…

Employee used cruise line info to plan burglaries

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Before filling out the passenger information for your next cruise or vacation, you might want to make sure your home’s got a solid security system. More…

6 mistakes that’ll drive your co-workers insane

Friday, July 16th, 2010

It doesn’t matter if there’s a spelling blunder in a memo, an e-mail or on a birthday card: People are getting really tired of these grammar gaffes. More…

7 ways to look indispensable — even if you’re not

Friday, July 9th, 2010

With more people than ever feeling like the ax is about to drop, some employees are taking drastic measures to make sure they’re not seen as expendable. Here’s how to beat them at their own game. More…

Vuvuzela attack planned for BP execs

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

What’s the best way to punish BP for the damage it’s caused? Anyone who’s watched a World Cup match has a pretty good idea. More…

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