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Case of the Mondays?

Posted by: Patrick Erwin on: July 14, 2008

I think it was the movie “Office Space” that featured a worker who blamed the foul moods of others on a “case of the Mondays”.  Maybe those workers would have been less grumpy if they just added a little ‘flair‘ to their uniforms?
Hopefully our Monday working news roundup will help cure your Monday blues. Or [...]

Latest Working News

Posted by: Christian on: June 9, 2008

Here’s a round-up of what’s been going on in the past few weeks:
Employers pull plug on Facebook
Judge jails 46 people after cell phone rings during court session
Worker fired for handing out small freebie
Water worker takes illegal pics of customer
Parking scam results in job loss

May Sweeps Brings Office Chatter

Posted by: Christian on: May 13, 2008

It always seems to be “that time of year,” doesn’t it? Whether it’s the winter holidays, March Madness or even wedding season, everyone refers to it as “that time of year.” And now, here we are again at “that time of year.” Not only is it graduation season for college and high school students, and [...]

Latest Working News

Posted by: Christian on: April 25, 2008

Hey there fellow job seekers. I’m sorry I haven’t been around to write a new blog this week; it’s been hectic! I promise I’ll be back first thing Monday morning with some information on the hardest jobs to fill.
In the meantime, lots of working news this week. Enjoy!
Letter carrier catches falling baby
Bank teller pregnant with [...]

Latest Working News

Posted by: Christian on: April 18, 2008

Thank Goodness It’s Friday!
Here’s your fix of the latest working news. Have a great weekend!
California passes bill to require sick leave
TV workers denied breaks
Teller accused of embezzling $1Million
Unemployment department hangs up on jobless workers
Paperless offices?
I Hate My Job Interventions on Oprah

Latest Working News

Posted by: Christian on: April 7, 2008

A couple week’s worth…
McDonald’s workers get settlement over harassment suit
8 co-workers win $276 million Jackpot…and plan to keep working
Man had friend shoot him in the shoulder to skip work
Egg McMuffin inventor passes away
Barista donates her kidney to save a customer’s life
Teens face tough market for summer jobs

Latest Working News

Posted by: Christian on: March 21, 2008

Here it is, folks. Slow week in the working world…
Happy first day of Spring!
Office co-workers win lottery
Man had friend shoot him so he could miss work

Latest Working News

Posted by: Christian on: March 14, 2008

Here’s this week’s latest working news to last you through the weekend:
Man accused of stealing winning lottery ticket in office pool
Indian workers claim slave treatment 
60% of workers say they are looking for a better job, with more pay
Firm accused of violating worker’s rights 
Bailiff left woman four nights unattended in courthouse cell
Caregiver saves couple from buring [...]

Latest Working News

Posted by: Christian on: February 22, 2008

Delta workers smuggle drugs
Nurses rescue newborn
DVD saves firefighter from bullet
10 nurses face charges after quitting

Latest Working News

Posted by: Christian on: February 8, 2008

Sorry I missed you guys last week – it’s been a busy month already and we’re barely one week in! Oh well, better busy than bored, right?
This week’s latest working news is a mix. Unfortunately, this week was filled with tradgedy, from accidents to crimes. Some of the worker’s in this week’s news were heros; [...]



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