Holidays Archives

Halloween Costume

By HRNasty October 19, 2017January 12, 2026 In Career Strategy, HR Humor 1 Halloween, Holidays 11

Great costume for the workplace
Inappropriate Halloween Costume

Not just Halloween costumes, but Inappropriate Halloween costumes are today’s topic. It is the middle of October, and some of us are thinking about costumes for the company Halloween costume contest. Remember, it is a Halloween costume contest. It is not an Inappropriate Halloween costume contest. In HR we don’t just worry about payroll budgets and sensitivity training. Oh no, my little innocents. If there are two holidays HR looks forward to,

Halloween Costume 2014

By HRNasty October 29, 2014January 12, 2026 In Career Strategy, Company Culture 0 Career Limiting Move, CLM 0

Inappropriate Halloween costume for work
Halloween Costumes

It’s that time of year again. Halloween approaches, and of course, it wouldn’t be an HRNasty Halloween if I couldn’t try to predict the tasteless Halloween costumes some fools will wear this year to work.

This year will probably be a double whammy because Halloween falls on a Friday. Companies that specifically designate “Dress Casual Friday” attire will be in for a special treat,

An HR Thanksgiving

By HRNasty November 27, 2013January 12, 2026 In Career Strategy, HR Humor 2 Holidays 0

It’s Thanksgiving; try to be thankful
An HR Thanksgiving

As I sit here on the eve of Thanksgiving, I wanted to share my HRNasty perspective on what I am thankful for during the Thanksgiving season. I am grateful that the unemployment rate in this country is lower today. I am thankful to have a job that I enjoy, and colleagues with whom I enjoy working.

I consult with folks who are looking for career advice,

Career ending Halloween costume cost an employee their job

By HRNasty November 6, 2013January 12, 2026 In Career Strategy, HR Humor 1 Career Limiting Move, CLM 1

The Halloween costume that isn’t appropriate for work
Halloween costumes boggle my mind!

The topic for my last post was how inappropriate Halloween costumes can make or break a career. Every year, I write on this topic to provide insight into what HR and managers think about Halloween costumes. I also try to explain why these groups think this way. Hint: Even if your manager DOESN’T tell you your costume may be inappropriate,

Work Halloween costumes, how they affect your career

By HRNasty October 23, 2013January 12, 2026 In Career Strategy, Company Culture 4 Career Limiting Move, CLM 0

Pushing the envelope but hilarious!
Work Halloween Costumes

Every year, around this time, I have a little more fun than usual with the blog and try to predict who is going to cut their career short by showing up in an inappropriate work Halloween costume. For me, it is a way to have a bit of fun and, at the same time, open the kimono just a bit to give the reader insight into HR/manager that won’t be publicly acknowledged until it is too late.

Company Christmas Party Survival Guide

By HRNasty December 1, 2011January 12, 2026 In Career Strategy, Company Culture, HR Humor 12 Christmas, Holiday Party 1

If you were going to skip your Christmas party this year, think again. Reasons you need to “show up” listed here.

Holiday Parties – Part 2

By HRNasty December 7, 2010January 12, 2026 In Career Strategy, Company Culture, Recent Graduate 1 Holidays 0

Company Holiday Parties: There is always someone that has too good a time. A few tips to keep on the companies good side.

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