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Banker Alleges Being ‘Pimped Out’ By Boss to Win Biz

A senior banker alleges that her boss urged her to accept a client’s dinner invitation in what amounted to her being “pimped out.” So reports People Management.

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Penn. Councilman Defends HR Director from ‘Political Hit Piece’

The human resources director for Northampton County, PA, found herself on the defensive for spending almost $57,000 on staff development last year. So reports Lehighvalleylive.

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HR Manager Who Faced Sexual Harassment Complaints Resigns

The former human resources and risk manager for the city of Galesburg, IL, who just resigned last month, had faced allegations of sexual harassment over several years. So reports The Register-Mail.

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Google’s Ex-HR Head Laszlo Bock Launches HR Startup

The former and celebrated human resources manager for Google has announced the launch of a human resources company startup. So reports Silicon Beat

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Hilton Expands Vet Hiring Program to 20,000

Last month Hilton committed to hiring another 20,000 military vets and their spouses, dependents and caregivers by 2020, the company announced in a press release.  

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Price to Dump Fox News Fallen Star: $25 Million

Bill O’Reilly brought in a ton of viewers and money to Fox News Channel, but his downfall cost the media giant $25 million in severance. So reports the Society For Human Resource Management.

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Rhode Island HR Experts Blast Bill as Government Overreach

Three Rhode Island human resources proponents are warning against a bill that they say will slam businesses with costly compliance requirements and hurt competition. So reports the Providence Journal.

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HR Manager Busted for Theft

Police arrested a Nashua, New Hampshire, human resources manager for allegedly stealing more than $2,000 worth of healthcare benefits. So reports NH1

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Rebounding from Criticism Over Professional Appearance

Tonit Calaway learned something important about the way she dressed for work even though it wasn’t pleasant to hear. So reports Fortune.

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Making the Transition From Marine to HR

After Marine Staff Sgt. Junior Hamilton retired from the service, it was time to quickly unretired. So reports Defense Video Imagery Distribution System.

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