Given the transient and mobile nature of the modern workforce, is poaching an ethical dilemma or a smart sourcing strategy? We help a restaurant owner contemplate countermeasures when an upscale rival raids his roster. Next, Chris and Tim help a consultant calm the waters when he is accused of aiding and abetting a defection. Also, a spirited point-counterpoint on the concept of “brunch” and a few confessions about runny eggs.

Segments in this episode:

Dine and Dash in Austin - “The restaurant up the road is swiping my servers”
Scrambled not Poached in Spartanburg - “My client thinks I pilfered his people”
The Gist: “The Ethics & Etiquette of Employee Poaching ” by Cherone Duggan (Workable.com)

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