Tourette syndrome

Article Abstract:

Aircraft mechanic Eric Thompson recounts how the ignorance of people about Tourette syndrome cost him the job that he was qualified to do. Although Thompson was performing at the top of his class while training to be an engineer for the Southern Pacific Railroad, he was informed that the company 's chief medical officer could not recommend that someone suffering from Tourette syndrome be given the job of an engineer, or even of a brakeman/switchman. Thompson went the Department of Fair Employment and, upon its advise, filed a complaint against Southern Pacific. The railroad company agreed to give Thompson an out-of-court settlement of $100,000. The case serves as a reminder to employers not to conclude so readily that people with Tourette syndrome are incapable of doing their jobs. More often than not, it is the misconceptions of the nondisabled that prevent the afflicted from showing what they can do.

Social aspects, Personal narratives, Cases, Disabled persons, Discrimination against disabled persons, Handicapped discrimination, Employment discrimination, Tourette's syndrome, Tourette syndrome

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What CEOs want in a top HR executive - it may surprise you

Article Abstract:

CEOs are looking for human resources (HR) executives who understand business in addition to having expertise in the traditional HR areas of compensation, benefits and labor. According to Hal Johnson, managing director of the executive search agency Norman Broadbent International, CEOs need HR professionals who take risks and who can deal with the same strategic issues that CEOs face. Johnson reminds those who aspire to reach the top HR post in their company that HR's primary internal client is the boss. Those HR professionals who can respond to their CEO's current needs and anticipate future ones stand a good chance of succeeding in the HR field.

Recruiting, Human resource directors

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