When a new hire of a trucking company follows directives from a supervisor, he lands in hot water - literally - and in a dispute around workmans' comp. What is classified under this umbrella and how can you think about it in realistic terms? This week, Chuck and John dive into all of this an more as they discuss intramural sports leagues, lunchtime volleyball, and... waxing slides?
In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:
- A big merger in the internet job board industry
- The reality of how people are landing jobs
- Amazon bringing everyone back in-office
- Healthcare costs on the rise
- Leadership training gaps
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