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Halloween | 5 haunting HR horror stories - from Zoom gaffes to fake CV references

5 haunting HR horror stories - from Zoom gaffes to fake CV references

With Halloween almost upon us, many people’s thoughts will turn to pumpkins, cauldrons and broomsticks.

While many people will be thinking about pumpkin carving and spooky treats, those working in HR may start to reflect on some of the horror stories that they have encountered over the last year.

As such, HR Grapevine has collated a list of five haunting workplace horror stories.

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