Inauguration Will Bring Changes
The upcoming Presidential inauguration will signal the beginning of a notable shift in the business climate of the United States.
Discussions on issues such as Card Check are everywhere.
Image via WikipediaTwitter and Card Check
Lots of discussion on twitter about politicians, labor unions and card check. Here are some of the latest nuggets from what people are tweeting:
- A pair of Senators from Arkansas are wrestling with the issue, how to handle it and wish it would just go away.
The offices at Human Race Horses are closed for a few days while we soak up some of the magical energies from Sedona, Arizona. This is a great place to come and recharge your batteries, or seek some enlightenment for your spirit, or just find adventures.
Happy New Year! You’re Fired!
Roller Coaster New Year
Florida Employer Denies Anti-Christmas Firing
Tonia Thomas of Pensacola,Florida alleges she was fired for wishing customers a “Merry Christmas”. Her former employer, Counts-Oakes Resorts Properties Inc., said she wasn’t fired for saying “Merry Christmas,” but would not elaborate, other than to say she is a disgruntled former employee.
The company wanted her to say answer the phone “Happy Holidays“.
2009 Memorandum of Contract
After serious & cautious consideration…..
your contract of friendship has been renewed for the New Year 2009
These are the things I learned on Christmahanukwanzaakah
Only small gifts are required for a good day.
Good food is a must!
Friends and Family make the day!
Andy Stern and Robert Reich from Bloggingheadstv on myriad topics:
A Holiday Message From Fringe, my favorite television show from J.J. Abrams and Fox.
Check it out, and get ready for the return in January. I am!
And some HR news from “Fringe” as well:
Continued Fallout From Unethical Behavior at Agriprocessors
The May 2008 immigration raid at the Agriprocessors meat packing plant in Postville, Iowa continues to spawn bizarre news. I have blogged previously about employees in the Human Resources department at Agriprocessors being charged and entering guilty pleas.
Media Whore: I get quoted, along with Calcanis and Kawasaki.
Layoffs:
The Folks Swinging the Ax Aren’t Immune From Pain
I was recently asked by Advertising Age to discuss layoffs from the perspective of the person doing the layoff. The article titled “The Executioner’s Axe” appeared on the web site yesterday. The article was written by Beth Snyder Bulick, and also features Jason Calcanis and Guy Kawasaki. Pretty good company!
Employers Go Green Out Of Necessity
A new business trend is developing. Companies are going Green by necessity. As part of their cost reduction efforts, companies all over the world are cutting in major and minor ways. Some may seem trivial, but the cost savings, and the help to the environment can add up.
NLRB certifies Smithfield vote
By Lisa M. Keefe on 12/23/2008 www.meatingplace.com
The National Labor Relations Board on Monday certified the vote that ushers in union representation at Smithfield Foods’ giant Tar Heel, N.C. plant. The Associated Press reported that the NLRB sent certification letters to the company and to union attorneys. The board had delayed certification briefly, to allow any last-minute information to arrive.
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Muzak Physically Hurting My Ears!
I get to my beautiful office cube this morning overlooking the pond. Ducks are swimming. Otters are playing. A turtle swims idly along the shore. A bucolic scene outside the glass.
Inside? Muzak! Gaccckkk!
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An emotional gift-giving guide
From an email sent out by a corporate VP of HR: (original source unknown)
12 holiday gifts to give your self and others for next year.
- To yourself, respect and confidence.
- To a friend, an open ear and a caring spirit.
- To a family member, unconditional love.
Hilda Solis grew up on tales of workplace struggles from her Mexican immigrant father, a Teamsters union steward. Her mother, born in Nicaragua, worked on an assembly line. That upbringing shaped Solis into a tenacious defender of workers� rights and set her on the path toward becoming the next Secretary of Labor.She is expected to take a very active role within the Obama administration. She will seek to drive many changes that will fundamentally alter the balance of labor relations in the United States.
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