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<span class="heading">HR - On The Job</span>
<p class="issue">The Worst Boss I Ever Had</p>
<p>Everyone's got a horror story about a former (or maybe current) boss, and telling this type of story is a favorite American pastime. The television show "The Office" isn't popular only because of creative writing; it's popular because so much of it is based on real experiences. Wouldn't you like an opportunity to write an expose about some former boss and "get it off your chest"? Well, Harvard Business Publishing released the results of postings and responses by their readers who did just that. If you would like to be on that list of bad bosses, you can take your cue from the <i>"Habits of the Worst Boss I Ever Had"</i> selection below:</p>
<p><b>Change Your Mind As Often As Possible.</b> Several times a day will do. When reviewing someone's work or report, be sure to make comments that are different from your original ones. Leave them guessing, it keeps them on their toes.</p>
<p><b>Make Sure No One Knows Your Priorities.</b> Give your folks conflicting assignments and <i>"give em hell"</i> if they deliver the wrong one last. Emergency jobs should be everyday occurrences and they'll just have to be squeezed in. What's the most important project? Why they're all important!</p>
<p><b>If You Don't Like It, You Just Don't Like It.</b> You don't have to explain why to anybody. After all, who's the boss here? They just need to make it better. If you give them too much information how will they ever learn? Practice saying things like "I'm not here to tell you how to do your job. Just make that Power Point sexier!"</p>
<p><b>I'll Do The Talking Around Here.</b> Bring everyone to the meeting but don't let them speak. By not talking they have to listen, and that's what they're there for isn't it? Information is a one-way street, and it all flows down hill.</p>
<p><b>Promise Them Anything.</b> They Won't Remember It and You Won't Either-Promises make people feel good. It can also get you out of an uncomfortable tight spot. Promise away. Fiddle-dee-dee, tomorrow's another day.</p>
<p><b>Put The Blame On The Easiest Target.</b> Don't Be afraid to let your employees take the fall for your mistakes. That's what they're there for.</p>
<p><b>Thank Your Employees, But Only For Little Things.</b> "Thanks for showing up today." "Nice handwriting on that report." You don't need to be so informed that you have to give a lot of feedback on the real job. Save that for the annual performance review. Better yet, wait until you've decided to fire them and then let them know how well you think they've been doing.</p>
<p><b>Use Your Staff For Personal Projects.</b> Have the tech-guy set up your home computer and trouble-shoot your kids' iPods as well. Can someone here fix your car or set up your new flat-screen television? Everyone loves and wants to help the boss.</p>
<p><b>Agree To Deadlines And Then Move Them Up As Often As Possible.</b> Holler down the hallway at 4:59 pm asking if that document can be ready today instead of Thursday. "I'll be here late tonight if you want to finish it up."</p>
<p><b>Send Lots of E-Mails Out Every Weekend asking for input first thing Monday morning.</b> Mark them all urgent.</p>
<p><b>Avoid Getting Too Concerned About Your Employee's Goals.</b> Developing employees for their future advancement isn't your goal. Too much of that and they'll just leave you for a better job.</p>
<p>Anyone can make any one of these mistakes. But if you see yourself in more than a few or if you are repeating any of them, you may be a candidate on someone's list for the "worst boss I ever had."</p>
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<p class="heading">Hitchhiking on the Information Highway</p>
<p><b>Dateline:</b> April 2010</p>
<p><i>(Note: Although we attempt to provide the HRU update on the first of each month, we are normally delayed awaiting the release of several monthly government statistical reports. We will hereafter update the information as each report becomes available without waiting for all of them to be released.)</i></p>
<p class="section">Potty Parity or Bust</p>
<p>The Civil Rights Act and the Equal Pay Act have created a more non-discriminatory environment in the American work place. But the search for additional areas to which these bills may apply is ongoing.</p>
<p>In March, 2010 a bill was introduced into the U.S. Congress that illustrates that expansion. It's called the Restroom Gender Parity in Federal Buildings Act but is now being referred to as the <i>Potty Parity Act</i>. The act, as of this date not yet passed, would require that all new and existing federal buildings and buildings being renovated must include the same number (or more) of toilets in women's bathrooms as in men's bathrooms including urinals. The Congressman who introduced the bill stated that the nation's history shows that American public restrooms are manifestations of deeply rooted problems of discrimination based on race, physical ability and gender.</p>
<p>Also in the potty parity theme, one state school board has proposed a new rule that all bathrooms in all schools and at all grade levels must be uni-sex bathrooms with no separation based on gender.</p>
<p class="quote">"There will always be a battle between the sexes<br />
because men and women want different things.<br />
Men want women and women want men."<br />
- George Burns</p>
<p class="section">America's Worst Drivers</p>
<p>If you are an employer who depends on your employees to drive while working for you, you want to assure that they are the safest drivers you can find. After all, the safety of your employees, your customers and the public at large must be your most important priority. So which employees, by profession, make the best drivers?</p>
<p>According to a recent survey by insurance.com, athletes and homemakers are the safest drivers on the road. The top ten worst drivers are ranked below starting with the worst as No. 1.</p>
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<li>Attorneys/Judges</li>
<li>Financial Professors</li>
<li>Government Workers (GS6)</li>
<li>Bartenders/Waiters</li>
<li>Business Professionals</li>
<li>Dog Groomers</li>
<li>Marketing/Advertising Professionals</li>
<li>Barbers/Stylists</li>
<li>Coaches</li>
<li>Nurses</li>
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<p class="quote">"One can never consent to creep<br />
when one feels an impulse to soar"<br />
- Helen Keller</p>
<p class="section">Passwords for Those Passing On</p>
<p>Is there anyone reading this that does not have a password that allows you access to something? Probably not! Most Americans today use e-mail, social networking, blogs, electronic banking sites and even health information. Those who are serious about maintaining the integrity of that information guard those passwords with a passion, and maybe for a longer time than they really should.</p>
<p>But what happens to those passwords when you die? Often they're so well protected that no-one you know will ever again see that information. And maybe that's the way you want it. What if your family could not access that bank account or that lay-away you purchased or the book you've been writing? What if the company you work for should lose the passwords you use to access their financial information?</p>
<p>There are now several web based services that will forward the stored user names after you die to anyone you choose. LegacyLocker.com lets you store account information for such sites as Facebook, eBay and PayPal. After your death is verified your "beneficiaries" get your log in information to carry out your wishes. A basic account is free and a more comprehensive account is $29.95 or $299.99 for a one-time, lifetime account. At AssetLock.net, you can store notes about funeral arrangements, where to find insurance policies and wills. Plans range from $9.95 per year to $239.95 for lifetime service. MyWebwill.com will provide similar services and is less expensive.</p>
<p>Most attorneys, however, would advise that a safe deposit box to which the beneficiary has access is a better strategy.</p>
<p class="quote">"A person will sometimes devote all his life<br />
to the development of one part of his body -<br />
the wishbone"
- Robert Frost</p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><sub>© William J. Cook</sub></p>
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<span class="heading">Labor Stats</span>
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<b>Federal Minimum Wage</b>
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<b>$7.25</b>/hour<br />
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<b>Average Income</b>
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<u>Hourly</u><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>March 2010</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>$22.47</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>March 2009</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>$22.08</b></span><br />
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<u>Weekly</u><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>March 2010</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b> $763.98</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>March 2009</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>$750.72</b></span><br />
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<b>Federal Povery Level</b>
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<span style="float: left"><i>one person</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>$10,830</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>family of four</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>$22,050</b></span><br />
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<b>IRS Mileage Allowance</b>
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As of <b>January 2010</b><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>business</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>50</b> cents/mile</span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>medical or moving</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>16.5</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>charitable</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>14</b></span><br />
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<b>Postage</b>
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<span style="float: left"><i>1 oz</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>44</b> cents</span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>postcard</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>28</b></span><br />
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<b>Population</b>
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<span style="float: left"><i>world</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>6.8 billion</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>U.S.</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>308.8 million</b></span><br />
<i>one birth every </i><b>7</b><i> seconds;</i><br />
<i>one death every </i><b>13</b><i> seconds;</i><br />
<i>one new immigrant every </i><b>35</b><i> seconds;</i><br />
net gain: <i>one person every </i><b>11</b><i> seconds.</i>
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<b>U.S. Civilian Workforce</b>
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<u>March 2010</u><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>Total</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>153,910,000</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>Employed</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>138,905,000</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>Unemployed</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>15,005,000</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>Want A Job</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>6,004,000</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>Unemployment Rate</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>9.7%</b></span><br />
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<span style="float: left"><i>Absentee Rate</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>3.1%</b></span><br />
<span style="float:left"><i>- Female</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>4.2%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>- Male</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>2.3%</b></span><br />
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<u>March 2009</u><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>Total</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>154,164,000</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>Employed</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>140,854,000</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>Unemployed</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>13,381,000</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>Want A Job</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>5,830,000</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>Unemployment Rate</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>8.6%</b></span><br />
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<b>U.S. Workforce Productivity</b><br />
<sub><i>(The amount of goods produced, divided by the number of work hours it took to produce it)</i></sub>
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<span style="float: left"><i>1992</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>3.7%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>1993</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>0.5%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>1994</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>1.3%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>1995</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>0.9%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>1996</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>2.5%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>1997</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>2.0%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>1998</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>2.6%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>1999</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>3.3%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>2000</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>3.4%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>2001</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>2.9%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>2002</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>4.6%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>2003</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>3.7%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>2004</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>2.8%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>2005</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>1.7%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>2006</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>0.9%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>2007</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>1.9%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>2008</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>1.8%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>2009 1st quarter</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>0.3%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>2009 2nd quarter</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>6.9%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>2009 3rd quarter</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>8.1%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>2009 4th quarter</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>+6.9%</b></span><br />
<span style="float: left"><i>2009 average</i></span>
<span style="float: right"><b>+5.8%</b></span>
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