
There are many classic quotes from the movie, "The Hangover", and one of the more PG-rated is Phil saying to Alan, "Would you please put some pants on? I feel weird having to ask you twice."
What does this have to do with my post? We'll get there.
I almost really didn't want to write this as I'm a huge proponent of talking about what is RIGHT about HR and believe there have been significant strides made in the last decade. However, there are still organizations that are doing it
I think most of you know I'm an American Idol junkie. I have no shame and yes, I even DVR the auditions - although I will say they've become a bit predictable. How many times can we watch people make total idiots of themselves for 20 seconds of fame? Pants on the ground. Really?!

What I DO love about Idol is the raw, revealing and raunchy judging. For the most part, and especially post-Paula, the judges are real and don't hold back - and at times actually impart sound advice. It
Another one of my favorite movies is "Dazed and Confused" which depicts high school life in the 70's (great soundtrack too). There are classic characters and the typical alcohol and drug undertones - which made me think of corporate America and a recent Workforce Management poll. It was reported that 23% of HR pros have occasionally used a "substance" to cope with layoffs and general HR yuckiness.
Surprised? I was. I would have said AT LEAST 75% of us have partaken in various substances