tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195787.post7829782421503291325..comments2024-02-25T07:30:31.454-06:00Comments on SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: It's 10:00....Do You Know Where Your Employees Are?thomsingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230569732505245876noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195787.post-1760235926630058202008-02-05T23:05:00.000-06:002008-02-05T23:05:00.000-06:00I hope never to encounter a "Jimmy" at work. I mea...I hope never to encounter a "Jimmy" at work. I mean to have your company logo associated with playboy bunnies is just horrifying beyond belief. The problem is, how do you monitor these things? Obviously, this "Jimmy" fellow has no qualms for what his actions might do to the reputation of the company he works for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195787.post-53432384157174165812008-02-01T18:11:00.000-06:002008-02-01T18:11:00.000-06:00I'm still trying to learn to live with all of the ...I'm still trying to learn to live with all of the twentysomethings wearing iPods all day while at work. I work in a majority cubicle environment and, while I certainly understand the need to block out some of the noise, I do not understand playing an iPod so loudly that a person can stand next to you and you can't hear them speaking. I'm constantly being forced to tap someone on the shoulder, watch them jump out of their skin, then attempt to have a work related conversation. It's annoying.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13183067986623844665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195787.post-78975207736930149712008-02-01T16:39:00.000-06:002008-02-01T16:39:00.000-06:00This reflects poorly on both Jimmy and his employe...This reflects poorly on both Jimmy and his employer. If I had a professional sales staff of 20 somethings working for me, you can bet I would do a quick Google search on them once a quarter. Also, why did Jimmy not set his MySpace page to private for just his friends to see him look like an idiot? Did this guy go to SDSU? LOL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195787.post-26060356111299525692008-02-01T16:37:00.000-06:002008-02-01T16:37:00.000-06:00Integrity will get you far. If you have to fear th...Integrity will get you far. If you have to fear that your actions might be conflicting with your job, whether in this horribly obvious way, or in the way you represent yourself in public, one ought to think about their career paths. Confidence is the issue. One who has a good track record, and has shown integrity across the board, can walk into work with a sense that they belong, and does not have to walk on tip toes around the office.<BR/>I think it's pretty dispicable what "Jimmy Jones" did, and the fact that he got caught was a result of him being dishonest. (sort of a duh) In conclusion, be passionate, and have integrity, work hard, and don't cheat.Answerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04515300244019860116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195787.post-21344581976796215462008-02-01T15:37:00.000-06:002008-02-01T15:37:00.000-06:00Bottom line here: Jimmy is an idiot. However, his ...Bottom line here: Jimmy is an idiot. However, his pathetic attempts at selling are not uncommon. This is why salespeople get such a bad reputation. There are simply so many bad ones it is easy to think they are all morons. <BR/><BR/>What Jimmy doesn't get is that people buy from those they RESPECT. They don't have to like the salesperson. But they don't buy unless they respect them. <BR/><BR/>I'm willing to bet Jimmy isn't well respected and is not a top producer. <BR/><BR/>Pants off, Dance off?! I really have to watch more TV...<BR/><BR/>Pete Monfre<BR/>www.claritymarketingsupport.comPete Monfrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07277529689149484240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195787.post-32053935965838133942008-02-01T12:06:00.000-06:002008-02-01T12:06:00.000-06:00Thom,I don't even know how to respond to this guy'...Thom,<BR/><BR/>I don't even know how to respond to this guy's childish behavior. Part of me wants to say that he's allowed to do what he wants on his personal time. But it definitely reflects horribly onto the company. And since he's obviously one of the company's public faces, they should reign him in.<BR/><BR/>It might be different if he worked in the back office where the public never saw him. But his public image needs to be at least a <I>little</I> more tasteful.<BR/><BR/>It's amazing the kind of things you run into in this world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195787.post-10504850979344889462008-02-01T08:15:00.000-06:002008-02-01T08:15:00.000-06:00There has been plenty of publicity about employers...There has been plenty of publicity about employers searching MySpace pages, and I know that college career counselors are advising students to be very careful about what is posted online about them. I am beginning to think that some people (such as Jimmy) have made a concious choice to ignore the advice. That's why it is so important for employers to communicate their ethics and employment rules not only in writing to all employees, but to also verbally enforce them as well. Too many times employers just sort of hope that employees will figure it all out, but that isn't going to cut it. There needs to be clear communication about what is and is not OK, and managers need to be trained on how to deliver that message consistently to employees of all ages. That way, someone like Jimmy has no excuse as to why he clearly violated those rules. Does this have to do with different generations? In this specific case, probably yes. But I also think that employers overall have to do a better job of being clear about their policies, and then walking the talk. In the meantime, Jimmy deserves to be fired for being such a stupid, offensive jerk.<BR/>Anita Bruzzese<BR/>www.45things.comAnitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195787.post-47379000319449324672008-01-31T22:08:00.000-06:002008-01-31T22:08:00.000-06:00This is too funny. I always wonder why people put...This is too funny. I always wonder why people put such things on their MySpace pages, as HR professionals now regularly do internet searches on potential hires. Jimmy is removing himself from talent pool.<BR/><BR/>Mary PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com