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  • I saw this article on HospitalityNet by Lizz Chambers and Tommy Beyer that I found very helpful. http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4054108.html   
  • The actions you describe, especially the inappropriate attire and aggressiveness, are symptoms of a manic episode of bipolar disorder.  So the "shortcomings," behavioral problems, and refusal to leave you describe may be symptoms of an actual illnes…
  • We have been using J.J. Kellers but are currently evaluating Gradience and not sure if it is any better. Does anyone have experience with either one of these programs?
  • We've had employees complain that all teacher conference slots are in the afternoon and children are given half-day off 2 days in row, causing inconvenience for working parents in both childcare issues and taking time off, especially if they live fa…
  • Blog on Harvard Biz Review says movie will become a classic on start of an industry--like Singing in the Rain was about the movie industry. Also says "The Social Network may be the most misleading movie title of all time: if there's one thing this m…
  • That may have been the trend, but I think we will see a lot of males who might have gone into other business fields looking at HR as a "safer" profession.
  • Read this -- study shows that American women are choosing  comfort over style for shoes--Maybe that's why the new Sex and the City movie just bombed http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fashion-vs-comfort-48-of-american-women-say-they-dont-want-t…
  • If there is a problem with going online or the phone doing wedding stuff during working hours, have her supervisor remind her of your Internet Use  or Telephone Use policy. The problem should clear itself up after she comes back from the honeymooon.…
  • FYI--Federal government's Office of Personnel Management has approved a one-time special solicitation dispensation for Haiti relief effort. Managers have been given OK to ask federal employees for donations, according to Federal News Radio.
  • Frankly, I would be afraid to do this. I know participation would be voluntary, but it seems fraught with possibilities for problems--discrimination, harassment, etc.--and HR headaches.  Maybe your healthcare provider has some kind of program like …
  • If you are a subscriber to hr.blr.com, there is a good policy on blogging and social media at http://hr.blr.com/hr_docs/80122_54.doc   My company allows employees to check their Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. at lunch, and during breaks.
  • Seems to me that the employees did not receive sufficient training in why the "forced" blogging is being done and the goals of the blogging (driving potential customers to your websites). Perhaps a prescribed weekly amount of blog time--30 minutes--…
  • Interesting analysis of situation at http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/entertainment/Trumping-The-Odds.html If Piers won the last round because he raised more money, Trump changed the job description and goal of the task when selecting Joan. I liked th…
  • Did anyone catch 30 Rock last night.  Tina Fey was wearing a bright blue snuggie in the office!