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an unreasonable tattoo policy, I went to a college run by a religion I no longer follow, and more

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On my first day, I was given a large book of policies to review, including a dress code/appearance policy. No, they most definitely did not handle it appropriately! BYU has a good academic reputation — not in every program but in most of them, and it’s definitely not like having Liberty University on your resume.

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5 Must-Read Books about Improving Employee Health & Happiness

Cornerstone On Demand

HR teams that want to create a positive workplace culture and improve employee health and happiness have to juggle multiple elements of healthcare, including health insurance, corporate wellness programs and mental health initiatives. The book explains how to address each factor individually to change habits.

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I’m starting to hate my customers, employee wants a month off in our busy period, and more

Ask a Manager

As a manager, is it worse to deny well-deserved PTO or to put the other team members in a position to have to pick up the slack / be penalized (via lower performance ratings) for missed deadlines? She’s very sensitive as well and tends to take any feedback personally. It’s definitely weird. But I feel … icky.

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Workplace boundaries: Examples to create a healthier work environment

Business Management Daily

Boundary solutions: Some employees like to share details of their personal life and encourage others to be open books as well. Such consideration is vital to psychological safety and the well-being of relationships. But when it starts interfering with your physical and mental well-being, better boundaries need construction.

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6 Things I Learned Writing a Book

HR Bartender

I have wanted to write a book for years. Well, patience paid off. I’ve finished my first book – Essential Meeting Blueprints for Managers. Writing a book is a very interesting experience. There are many reasons to write a book: money, experience, etc. You can get a book deal from an email.

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The Best New Books on Employee Engagement

Reflektive

Books are a great way to obtain just that from thought leaders and influencers. In fact, one study of nearly 2,000 professionals found that 42% felt more confident doing their job after reading books on a related subject. Authors Glenn Elliott and Debra Corey bring a wealth of experience to their 2018 book on employee engagement.

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You Can’t Tell Your Employees to Unplug If You Don’t Do It Yourself

HR Bartender

I recently shared with you Dan Schawbel’s new book “Back to Human”, where he talks about technology creating workplace loneliness. Well, one of the things we need to do is learn how to step away from technology every once in a while. It’s a good read and definitely worth your time. The answer?