Don't Hire Joe Cocker for Your HR Communication

Jun 26

Joe Cocker is a great singer, but, man, his articulation is abysmal. Check out the video above to see what I mean. (It’s also one of the funniest videos I’ve ever seen.)

Your HR communications need to be clear. Think Frank Sinatra, not Joe Cocker. You want your employees to understand the words, not make up words of their own. Misunderstood lyrics are funny, but they sure as heck are ineffective.

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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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  1. Bill Strahan says:

    I had to turn this office because I am laughing so loud people are coming to my office to fine out if I OK.

  2. Frank Roche says:

    Bill, I can’t stop watching the dang thing…I watched it 4 or 5 times and still laughing.

  3. kris says:

    Frank-

    Joe cocker and hr… I’m not sure it gets better than that….thanks for the picture……

    K

  4. Bill Strahan says:

    You forgot to finish the headline:

    … Hire iFractal!

  5. HR Wench says:

    This made my whole weekend. I can’t stop watching it!

    OW!!!

  6. Wow! That was really funny.

  7. I am rolling on the floor!

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