Bugle #83: Lift Someone Up
Surprise, it’s Friday! Are you truly astonished, or have you been counting down since, well, Sunday? Our latest pop-psych article delves into surprise in the workplace. By mixing in unfamiliar or unexpected experiences, you can help employees develop positive, lasting memories.
Up your knowledge game by reading some of the best HR, leadership, and policy management articles we found over the past couple weeks.
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Article of the Week: Having just celebrated World Kindness Day, this week’s featured article reminds us that small gestures can create a big impact. There’s even a bulleted list of ways to lift others. Try knocking one or two items out this weekend (look for the ✦ below).
Show Employees They’re Valued
- A page out of Blissbook: Inject the Unexpected – Creating a Memorable Workday
- ✦ Kindness Matters: Lift Someone Up ✦
- A Leader’s Attitude and Expectation Set the Tone
- Remember to protect your seasonal workers
Protect Your Company
- Free Webinar, Nov. 21: Military Leave
- (Another) Free Webinar, Dec. 11: Protect Your Organization Against FMLA Abuse
- A Lesson on Workplace Recordings
- 4 Key Elements of a Successful Labor Law Posting Strategy
- DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status Designation for Six Countries
Location-Specific Company Protection
- Maryland (Montgomery County): New Protected Class – Natural Hair
- Minnesota (Duluth): Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance
- New Hampshire / Rhode Island: Noncompetition Agreements
- Oregon: Pregnancy & Childbirth Accommodations Laws
- Puerto Rico: New Law Limits Employers’ Use of Credit Reports
Become a Better You
- The Best HR Leaders are Data Driven, People Oriented
- Finding the Courage to Go After What You Want Out of Life
- Saying “No” Helps Train the Recipient What “Yes” Looks Like
Just for Fun
Drew Dotson
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