Are you ready for Monday? Have you reminded the troops about the company’s sick leave policy? The rules about showing up late for work? Have you given up? Probably a good idea, because you can’t win. The day after the…
Holidays
Monday is Not Going To Be Just Another Day at the Office
In 1966, Sen. George Aiken urged President Lyndon Johnson to acknowledge the reality of the burgeoning Vietnam War. It was, to put it mildly, not going well. Sen. Aiken, a flinty Vermonter who eschewed brutal partisanship, had an elegant solution:…
5 Tips to Help Your Employees Get Through The Holidays With Less Stress
It’s that time of year again. Time to start preparing (and indulging in) lavish meals, fighting over the last Black Friday deal, holiday parties and after holiday party, and making jolly when out of town guests arrive It’s the holiday…
Happy Labor Day
Happy Labor Day to our U.S. and Canadian readers who celebrate the holiday on the first Monday in September. (In much of the rest of the world, Labor Day or Labour Day is celebrated on May 1 and is recognized…
Are You Ready For Whatever Happens August 21?
You look around the office in two weeks, and suddenly, without warning, everyone is gone. Or perhaps you’re hearing from managers that an unusual number of employees have just asked for the same time off. What’s so special about August…
An Employment Lawyer’s Version Of “Twas The Night Before Christmas”
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and we’re getting into the spirit with some classic holiday posts. This is our final one for 2015, so Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at TLNT. By Michael R. Greco…
The One Thing That HR Wants For Christmas
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is again getting into the spirit with some classic holiday posts. Look for them through Christmas Eve. OK, before we get started, stop it. I could have titled this “The One Thing HR…
A Holiday Season Reminder: Yes, It Really Is Important To Take Some Time Off
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is celebrating with classic holiday posts. Look for them through Christmas Eve. Kmart’s decision to open its doors at 6 am on Thanksgiving Day sent shock waves throughout the nation. Though bargain-seekers were thrilled,…
Don’t Be A Scrooge: Learning To Enjoy The Holidays As A Manager
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is celebrating with classic holiday posts from the past. Look for them through Christmas Eve. Just call me Scrooge. While it wasn’t my official nickname, you could have called me that my first…
Gift Giving At Work: A Little Thoughtfulness Can Go A Long Way
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is getting into the spirit with some classic past holiday posts. Look for them through Christmas Eve. We’re all familiar with the old adage that tells us it’s the thought that counts during the…
How to Have the Best, Litigation-Free Office Holiday Party Ever
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is getting into the spirit with some classic holiday posts. Look for them through Christmas Eve. It is that time of year again – the holiday season. Employers are gearing up to have their…
Don’t Make Employees Be Naughty Instead Of Nice
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is getting into the spirit with some classic holiday posts. Look for them through Christmas Eve. When I was a kid, we had a name for those other kids who were always causing trouble…
A 100% Preventable Employee Morale Issue: Enforced Holiday Fun
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is getting into the spirit with some classic holiday posts. Look for them through Christmas Eve. I’ve seen many a workplace holiday season come and go, and with another one upon us, I wonder:…
3 Surefire Ways To Disengage Your Employees This Holiday Season
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is getting into the spirit with some classic holiday posts. Look for them through Christmas Eve. For each of the past 20 years, my wife and I have watched National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation while putting up…
Co-Workers Give Some Odd Holiday Gifts – How About a Squirrel Toilet Seat Decal?
By Eric B. Meyer It’s that time of year at CareerBuilder. Yep, yep. We’ve got ourselves the list of the most unusual holiday gifts exchanged at work. Now, I’m a gift giver at work. According to the CareerBuilder survey, I’m just…
How To Have An Office Party Without Anyone Going To Jail
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is getting into the spirit with some classic holiday posts. Look for them through Christmas Eve. In case you haven’t noticed, the holiday season is upon us. Every year, employers have lots of questions…
Celebrating the Holidays at Work: Can We Ever Get It Right?
Recently, I sent out a survey to my e-newsletter subscribers to find out what employees don’t enjoy about celebrating the holidays, both in general and at work. The 1,200 plus respondents answered two questions, which both had 15 items to…
10 Essential Rules For an Awesome Office Holiday Party
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. It’s fast becoming that time of year when you’ll be invited to office holiday parties across the world! This is one of my…