>>Think next time you respond to a fire alarm at work.
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>>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6624343.stm
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>What was that company last year or so where the staff were sacked by text message? A call centre?

Here is one that I remember.

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_popculture_blog/2006/08/today_in_your_e.html