Outrageous
Conduct:
Bizarre Behavior At Work.
by N. Elizabeth Fried, Ph.D.
ISBN 0-942361-41-5
Quality Paperback
203 pages
Intermediaries Press, Dublin, Ohio
Price: $21.95 + $5.00 Shipping ($3.00 for each additional copy ordered)
SHRM Best Seller!
This kaleidoscope of true stories from Elizabeth Fried's research on employee
behavior includes actual incidents about employees whose larceny becomes legendary
and a few whose sexual exploits do the same. She regales you with a delightful, lively
style and tops off each episode with comments by legal and human resources experts who
briefly suggest how to cope with these colorful characters. Anyone who has ever supervised
people will chuckle as they see glimpses of coworkers living within the pages.
Here are some chapter titles...
- Stairwell Lovers and Don Juans
- Odd Ducks and Nonconformists
- Flashers and Harassers
- Tragic Souls
- Thieves and Embezzlers
- Overexposed
"From entry-level eccentrics to stairwell romeos, from transsexuals to
certifiable lunatics, here is a collection of office nightmares from a truly outrageous
woman. Enjoy!"
Mike Hardin, Author, Humorist, Syndicated Columnist
The Columbus Dispatch
"Fried uniquely crafts a collage of bizarre employee incidents into an
entertaining and educational book. She artfully examines the human comedy of the workplace
and highlights its ironic legal impact on employers. Her engaging, offbeat technique
provides valuable lessons for every manager."
Jeffrey Goldman, Senior Partner and Management Legal Council
Fox & Grove, Chtd., Chicago
Sex,
Laws & Stereotypes
Authentic workplace anecdotes and practical tips for dealing with ADA,
sexual harassment, workplace violence, and beyond ...
by N. Elizabeth Fried, Ph.D.
ISBN 0-9637481-0-6
Hardback
227 pages
Intermediaries Press, Dublin, Ohio
Price: $25.00 + $5.00 shipping
This heralded sequel to Outrageous Conduct is an entertaining and informative
odyssey into today’s challenging workplace world. Dr. Elizabeth Fried expands her
research of unusual, but real cases with an eye toward key learning points. She addresses
serious and often unthinkable employment situations in an offbeat, easy-to read style,
while explaining complex workplace issues. These cases, loaded with pathos, humor, and
practical solutions cover ADA, discrimination, sexual harassment, benefits fraud,
workplace violence, and more. Experience the "virtual reality" of HR management
as you’re drawn into each scenario. Then benefit from the employee relations and
legal tips offered by her extensive panel of HR and legal experts who tell you how to
prevent future problems and avoid courtroom battles. This page turner is used in
corporate training programs and college HR courses to captivate students–it’s
one business book that won’t lull you to sleep!
"Fried is a master storyteller. Like a skilled weaver, she threads serious
issues and answers into case after case of true stories. This is one business book that
won’t lull you to sleep"
- Robert H. Meehan, DPS, CCP
- Director of Compensation & Benefits
- New York Power Authority
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"Dramatic, tragic, funny. A refreshing, unconventional business text that
provides prevention strategies for complex workplace problems."
- Lorraine Griffin Johnson
- Manager of Employee Relations
- The Pillsbury Company
-
"Fried has done it again! Intriguing workplace episodes loaded with pathos,
humor, and practical solutions. A must read! Make a place for this on your
bookshelf."
- Ceel Pasternak
- Editor
- HRMagazine
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"Timely and thought provoking ... real people, real issues, and real
solutions. A must read for all managers who believe their people are their great
asset."
- Peggy Gilliland
- Editor-in-Chief
- Benefits and Compensation Solutions
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"Fried packages real-life cases and expert commentary in a neatly crafted
desktop mentor. She illustrates how the pros walk the talk of HR management
excellence."
- Brett K. Avner, Ph.D.
- VP, Human Resources
- Victoria’s Secret
-
"I read this book several years ago, and, like a juicy novel, could not put it
down, or do anything of great importance, until I was finished. Most of the situations
were so outrageous and unbelievable, that they would probably be perceived of as total
bulls**t to those who do NOT work in H.R. related ares (but we know better!). I was so
impressed with the impact of this book, that I requested a copy be purchased for our
in-house library. Elizabeth, thanks for writing a riveting book with lessons for all of us
H.R. folks."
Susan R. Yates, PHR
H.R. Consultant
St. Agnes HealthCare
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