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It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are five updates from past letter-writers. I think I know who the office pee-er is (#3 at the link). I wrote to you about the person that was peeing all over the women’s bathroom toilet and floor. I thought it was a certain woman, and asked for your opinion on whether I should say something. MORE
It’s a fact of business life: Paying federal and state unemployment taxes is not optional. Small businesses, especially, might not be aware of their responsibilities when it comes to filing or responding to claims. MORE
Thought Of The Week. “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” ” – John D. Rockefeller. Welcome to The Source, your one-stop-shop for the latest and greatest HR and benefits news. MORE
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer who was about to make a job offer to a candidate who was deaf and was wondering about the best accommodations to offer her ? (#5 5 at the link) Here’s the update. First let me say thank you to Alison for posting my question and thank you to the readers for all of your input. It was quite helpful. Now for the update. MORE
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Picture this scenario. An employee working in an organization needs to take the daily commute to his office. It takes nearly two hours for the onward journey. By the time he reaches his desk, he is already exhausted both mentally and physically. MORE
Your office Christmas party ideas are essential in boosting the employees’ morale and their sense of belonging as they wind off the year for a fresh one. Of course, employees are more excited to witness the annual office holiday party; it’s always coming with new party ideas and most times graced with awards or recognition. Regardless of your budget, office Christmas party themes should be employee-focused and reflect a time to show appreciation in a grand style aside from all the fun. MORE
Look Back at 2018 & Plan to B.E.?—?W.I.L.D. W.I.L.D. in 2019 Get on Track to Live Your Passionate Life We, humans, are funny creatures. We often spend way too much time berating ourselves for failures, no matter how minor, while ignoring our successes. MORE
Each birthday marks a year full of lessons I can’t believe my birthday is almost here. I’ve learned a lot over four plus decades and thought I would pen a piece about the 46 things I have learned in 46 years. What other people think of you is none of your business. I wish I knew this in high school. But I’ve realized that the only opinion that counts is your own. Action is the X-factor. More than research and preparation and reading about a topic, action is the game-changer. MORE
Photo by Caleb Frith on Unsplash This year has been one of my most favorite years so far! I’d love to share some of the lessons learned in 2018 with you. But before I jump in, I’d like to share with you a couple of general patterns that I’ve noticed in the lives of others during this year. MORE
As a Lyme Disease fighter, the world of medicine constantly necessitates that I advocate for myself. What if I didn’t have to if invisible illness could become more visible? I’ve learned a lot over the past few years: Patience. When situations remain for longer than expected and longer than I think is humanly possible to wait. Understanding. For when someone is trying to be empathetic but doesn’t quite know how to approach the subject. Resilience. MORE
Photo by Yoann Boyer on Unsplash Why is it so damn hard to figure out your purpose in life? You would think a world filled with options and opportunity would excite you. But sometimes having too many options can paralyze you. You might think to yourself: What if I make the wrong choices and waste a bunch of time? I want better for myself, but I just don’t know where to start. I know what I want, but I’ll get started and end up quitting like I always do. MORE
It’s become rare to read a job description that doesn’t have “bachelor’s degree” in the requirements, even when the job doesn’t necessarily require college-level skills. MORE
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Oftentimes when managers discuss pay with their employees, they encounter questions for which they may not have an answer. MORE
Many workers now have multiple bosses – the one who heads a specific project, the one who oversees a department or the one who works in another country. But conflicting requests and competing deadlines can make working for multiple bosses a real challenge. MORE
Why do I ask you, dear readers, to bravely collaborate this holiday season? And every day, for that matter. After all, collaboration always gets filed under “nice to have soft skills.” The attitudes and behaviors we remember to use when convenient, yet not always. MORE
Women empowerment has become one of the pillars of feminism. While on the surface, it might seem like we live in a world of equality, a deeper look at the matter clearly indicates that the treatment and compensation for women, especially in professional environments, is not so equal after all. MORE
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The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, commonly known as FMLA, was signed into law by President Clinton on February 5, 1993, and it took effect on August 5 of that year. MORE
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer back in 2016 whose had to cover for her constantly-absent coworker, including canceling her own vacations ? MORE
It’s the Christmas open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything that you want to talk about — work-related, not work-related, doesn’t matter. MORE
“I suspect most of us have experienced the challenge of a new hire who interviewed well but was a train wreck once they got into the job. Unfortunately, many organizations’ hiring processes are set up to enable this outcome. Think about it – an interview is basically a taste test.” MORE
Contributing to employees’ Health Savings Accounts (HSA) is an added benefit that many employers are choosing to provide to their people. MORE
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 24, 2018
Picture this scenario. An employee working in an organization needs to take the daily commute to his office. It takes nearly two hours for the onward journey. By the time he reaches his desk, he is already exhausted both mentally and physically.
Paycor
DECEMBER 24, 2018
Contributing to employees’ Health Savings Accounts (HSA) is an added benefit that many employers are choosing to provide to their people.
HR Digest
DECEMBER 24, 2018
Your office Christmas party ideas are essential in boosting the employees’ morale and their sense of belonging as they wind off the year for a fresh one. Of course, employees are more excited to witness the annual office holiday party; it’s always coming with new party ideas and most times graced with awards or recognition. Regardless of your budget, office Christmas party themes should be employee-focused and reflect a time to show appreciation in a grand style aside from all the fun.
Babette Ten Haken - Professional Development
DECEMBER 24, 2018
Why do I ask you, dear readers, to bravely collaborate this holiday season? And every day, for that matter. After all, collaboration always gets filed under “nice to have soft skills.” The attitudes and behaviors we remember to use when convenient, yet not always.
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HR Examiner
DECEMBER 24, 2018
“I suspect most of us have experienced the challenge of a new hire who interviewed well but was a train wreck once they got into the job. Unfortunately, many organizations’ hiring processes are set up to enable this outcome. Think about it – an interview is basically a taste test.”
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Effortless HR
DECEMBER 24, 2018
Women empowerment has become one of the pillars of feminism. While on the surface, it might seem like we live in a world of equality, a deeper look at the matter clearly indicates that the treatment and compensation for women, especially in professional environments, is not so equal after all.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 24, 2018
It’s the Christmas open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything that you want to talk about — work-related, not work-related, doesn’t matter.
PlanSource
DECEMBER 24, 2018
Thought Of The Week. “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” ” – John D. Rockefeller. Welcome to The Source, your one-stop-shop for the latest and greatest HR and benefits news.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 24, 2018
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer who was about to make a job offer to a candidate who was deaf and was wondering about the best accommodations to offer her ? (#5 5 at the link) Here’s the update. First let me say thank you to Alison for posting my question and thank you to the readers for all of your input. It was quite helpful. Now for the update.
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TLNT: The Business of HR
DECEMBER 24, 2018
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Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 24, 2018
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are five updates from past letter-writers. I think I know who the office pee-er is (#3 at the link). I wrote to you about the person that was peeing all over the women’s bathroom toilet and floor. I thought it was a certain woman, and asked for your opinion on whether I should say something.
TLNT: The Business of HR
DECEMBER 24, 2018
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Linkedin Talent Blog
DECEMBER 24, 2018
It’s become rare to read a job description that doesn’t have “bachelor’s degree” in the requirements, even when the job doesn’t necessarily require college-level skills.
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You get a job perk! And You get a job perk! Everyone gets job perks! While these perks may have helped get that stellar candidate’s foot in the door, this dynamic of severely low unemployment combined with a historically high job open rate continues with no immediate end in sight. Employers will do well to zero in on one lever many have been avoiding pulling: the almighty salary increase.
Thrive Global
DECEMBER 24, 2018
Photo by Caleb Frith on Unsplash This year has been one of my most favorite years so far! I’d love to share some of the lessons learned in 2018 with you. But before I jump in, I’d like to share with you a couple of general patterns that I’ve noticed in the lives of others during this year.
Paycor
DECEMBER 24, 2018
It’s a fact of business life: Paying federal and state unemployment taxes is not optional. Small businesses, especially, might not be aware of their responsibilities when it comes to filing or responding to claims.
Thrive Global
DECEMBER 24, 2018
Look Back at 2018 & Plan to B.E.?—?W.I.L.D. W.I.L.D. in 2019 Get on Track to Live Your Passionate Life We, humans, are funny creatures. We often spend way too much time berating ourselves for failures, no matter how minor, while ignoring our successes.
Paycor
DECEMBER 24, 2018
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, commonly known as FMLA, was signed into law by President Clinton on February 5, 1993, and it took effect on August 5 of that year.
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As we approach 2019, major shifts in the work environment will continue to affect the ways companies do business. Companies that are looking to attract, engage, and retain top talent should leverage these trends to create workplaces where employees thrive.
HRsoft
DECEMBER 24, 2018
Oftentimes when managers discuss pay with their employees, they encounter questions for which they may not have an answer.
45 Things
DECEMBER 24, 2018
Many workers now have multiple bosses – the one who heads a specific project, the one who oversees a department or the one who works in another country. But conflicting requests and competing deadlines can make working for multiple bosses a real challenge.
Thrive Global
DECEMBER 24, 2018
Photo by Yoann Boyer on Unsplash Why is it so damn hard to figure out your purpose in life? You would think a world filled with options and opportunity would excite you. But sometimes having too many options can paralyze you. You might think to yourself: What if I make the wrong choices and waste a bunch of time? I want better for myself, but I just don’t know where to start. I know what I want, but I’ll get started and end up quitting like I always do.
TLNT: The Business of HR
DECEMBER 24, 2018
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Natural disasters can result in evacuations, work stoppages, and other disruptions for your employees. With advanced planning, employee benefits can help sustain the overall wellbeing of your workforce before, during, and after a natural disaster.
Thrive Global
DECEMBER 24, 2018
As a Lyme Disease fighter, the world of medicine constantly necessitates that I advocate for myself. What if I didn’t have to if invisible illness could become more visible? I’ve learned a lot over the past few years: Patience. When situations remain for longer than expected and longer than I think is humanly possible to wait. Understanding. For when someone is trying to be empathetic but doesn’t quite know how to approach the subject. Resilience.
Thrive Global
DECEMBER 24, 2018
Each birthday marks a year full of lessons I can’t believe my birthday is almost here. I’ve learned a lot over four plus decades and thought I would pen a piece about the 46 things I have learned in 46 years. What other people think of you is none of your business. I wish I knew this in high school. But I’ve realized that the only opinion that counts is your own. Action is the X-factor. More than research and preparation and reading about a topic, action is the game-changer.
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