tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220045813820945869.post265877951135201848..comments2023-11-04T20:42:11.524+00:00Comments on HR Case Studies: Always tell the truth. That way, you don't have to remember what you said (Mark Twain)Graham Salisburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05029948174384225988noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220045813820945869.post-38598022059298347292010-02-17T22:21:34.334+00:002010-02-17T22:21:34.334+00:00Reviewing this thread, I'd like to add that I ...Reviewing this thread, I'd like to add that I am glad the woman who lied on her resume was exposed. I'm a bit uncomfortable with the criminal prosecution in this case, but I agree there ought to be consequences for people who lie on their resumes. I tend to think the harm to one's professional reputation would be enough. However, maybe that's not so, since companies (I think) are required to maintain some level of confidentiality with job applicants. So the only way to do it legally may be to prosecute -- making the person's lie a matter of public record.Jill Elswickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517911058252345476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220045813820945869.post-76240097850081388392010-01-06T16:12:27.344+00:002010-01-06T16:12:27.344+00:00Readers may wish to read the most recent update on...Readers may wish to read the most recent update on this item now that sentencing has been undertaken:<br /><br />http://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/pm/articles/2010/01/hr-manager-sentenced-for-lying-about-qualifications.htmGraham Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029948174384225988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220045813820945869.post-59057604551517980132009-12-22T19:26:14.791+00:002009-12-22T19:26:14.791+00:00I disagree with Jill Elswick. The woman SHOULD rec...I disagree with Jill Elswick. The woman SHOULD receive a more severe punishment because of her HR role. It is analogus to Police convicted of crimes being liable to a harsher sentence, or a doctor convicted of offending against a patient receiving a more severe sentence.<br /><br />Society expects serious punishments for those persons placed in particular positions of trust. An HR professional who lies about their qualifications is in this category.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220045813820945869.post-79664768040582103382009-12-22T12:49:34.924+00:002009-12-22T12:49:34.924+00:00It is interesting that this was dealt with as a po...It is interesting that this was dealt with as a police matter. What determines whether an organisation deals with an issue via their internal disciplinary procedure or involves external agencies?<br />I absolutely agree with Jill that issues where professional qualifications are paramount to the role (doctor, surgeon, nurse etc) then the issue is more serious. And in these cases I would expect that organisations would confirm with the necessary professional bodies prior to appointment.<br />In truth the fact that I got my IPM qualification in the year dot has absolutely no impact on my ability to do my job. However if I lie about it then that questions my honesty and integrity rather than my professional competence.<br /><br />So as a paragon of virtue – I’ll just go and re-vamp my CV. Just remembered - I never quite got that MBA from Harvard. Ooops <br /><br />EBTGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220045813820945869.post-82261715539161468042009-12-22T10:44:15.884+00:002009-12-22T10:44:15.884+00:00Here's the live link: http://cli.gs/hp8rTAHere's the live link: <a href="http://cli.gs/hp8rTA" rel="nofollow">http://cli.gs/hp8rTA</a>Jill Elswickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517911058252345476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220045813820945869.post-225915991084807772009-12-22T10:42:49.338+00:002009-12-22T10:42:49.338+00:00The fact that the fraud was perpetrated by an HR p...The fact that the fraud was perpetrated by an HR pro makes it ironic, but not more worthy of punishment. Everyone knows they aren't supposed to lie on a CV or a resume. However, I think more severe punishment is merited for professionals who have direct responsibility for the health of others. It is a greater crime for a medical professional to lie on a CV than for, say, a hairdresser to do so. <br /><br />I found this interesting article on Monster.com indicating that up to half of people lie on their resumes: http://cli.gs/hp8rTAJill Elswickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517911058252345476noreply@blogger.com