UR Fired: Using IM as the Terminator « KnowHR Blog

UR Fired: Using IM as the Terminator

Jul 12

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I’M IN UR HOUZ, KILLIN UR CAREER.

Imagine that, getting an IM that tells you that you don’t work here anymore. It’s true, 14 percent of men and 11 percent of women said they’d use IM to fire someone. What can I say except, OMG?

Um, the opening line reference for you non-gamers out there is here. Spelling and grammar aren’t of the essence in the text messaging world. But being in the know, is. Now you know.

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Frank Roche

Frank started IFRACTAL over 7 years ago with Sarah Chambers. Together, they've created HR communications and HR software for some of the world's leading companies. Frank is also studying Flamenco guitar and origami.

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Robyn says:

July 12, 2007 at 8:50 am

Ouch! Talk about a friendly workplace as a place where people want to work – this is polar opposite. Can’t believe it!

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