When his bank began foreclosure proceedings on the remaining $160,000 on his mortgage, Terry Hoskins offered the bank a $170,000 buyout. When the bank refused, he came up with a compromise. (more…)
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When it comes to bringing children into the office, some organizations actually encourage a more hands-on experience for the kids. Unfortunately for one gentleman, the Federal Aviation Administration isn't one of them. (more…)
When it comes to wellness, this company has adopted the "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" philosophy. (more…)
Out of ideas on how to collect from your late-paying customers? Why not give this a try. (more…)
The situation in Haiti has moved businesses of all stripes (and dress codes) to help out. (more…)
Despite a spike in wage and hour lawsuits recently, stories like this one are likely to remain rare. (more…)
Misplaced paperwork -- the root of the problem in this highly publicized case -- is a compelling reason for companies to go paperless. (more…)
Overjoyed, touched, surprised. These are some of the reactions employees are expecting when they give holiday presents to their co-workers. But workers who dole out any of these "inappropriate" gifts are likely to receive the opposite reactions. (more…)
For many employers, e-mail has long been the preferred method of communication about anything and everything -- but certain things should never be said electronically. (more…)
Newton may have rethought his theory that "what goes up, must come down," if he lived to see the increases in healthcare costs over the past decade. (more…)
A note to anyone considering a bank heist: Don't write the robbery note on your pay stub. (more…)
It seems no one (not even an esteemed Canadian lawmaker) is immune from making embarrassing social networking mistakes -- as this story illustrates. (more…)
