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Alabama School HR Director Quits Amid Child Porn Charges

A former human resources director for an Alabama county school district has resigned as he contends with four indictments. So reports WIAT.

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Ex-Employee Settles With Hospital He Alleged Outed His HIV-Positive Status

The ex-employee of a Colorado hospital reached a settlement in a lawsuit where he alleged the human resources manager made his HIV-positive status public. So reports The Aspen Daily News.

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Microsoft HR Head Leads Culture Change for 118k Employees

The chief human resources officer for Microsoft has a daunting task of transforming the culture at the 118,000 employee-strong technology giant. So reports Human Resource Executive Online

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HR Head Of Georgia Library System Intimidated, Mocked Disabled People

The human resources director of the Live Oak Public Library System in Savanah, Georgia, was fired after an independent audit found that he intimidated workers, mocked disabled people and brushed off employee concerns. So reports WTVM

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HR in India Praising Shift to Casual Biz Wear

Indian companies are embracing a relaxed dress code to encourage a more efficient and a more happy workforce and to keep a younger generation of talent from fleeing. So reports The Financial Express

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Job Candidates Who Feel Guilty May Be a Good Thing

HR managers may want to reconsider their negative perceptions of job candidate who come across as guilt-ridden. So reports Fast Company. The article's author is David Mayer, associate professor of management and organization at the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

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Bad Traffic Bringing Down Employees: Montreal HR

Sitting in traffic jams to and from work is bad enough, but human resource professionals say congestion is hurting employee morale and driving away good candidates. So reports the Montreal Gazette.

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HR Director Stole $100K+ from Church: Report

The human resources director for a St. Petersburg, Florida church allegedly stole $115,143.44 from January 2012 to August 2014. So reports the Tampa Bay Times.

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Milwaukee Public Schools HR Grapples with Shortage of Teachers Of Color

U.S. public schools face a shortage of teachers of color and Milwaukee schools are no different in that struggle. So reports TMJ4.

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Employee Loyalty Comes From Companies That Promote Ethics

Salary and benefits are always top concerns for employees, but businesses that promote ethics will have a competitive advantage. So reports Science Daily.

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