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a truly hilarious company holiday party story, told in bullet points
- An employee decided to impress her co-workers by hosting a holiday party at her rental home when she worked for a used car dealership in Minnesota in 1990s.
- The party was plagued by multiple issues, including one co-worker turning up with raunchy lingerie for her secret lover, an unexpected number of guests, and male guests urinating outside and forming a vibrant yellow urine stain outside of the house.
- Even though the party was a disaster, the employee was begged to host the holiday party for three more years.
- Although she told her boss she would agree to host again only if the band Korn would play, it does not appear that they ever accepted the invitation.
- The employee was pragmatic in that she knew she was unlikely to be able to top her disastrous party.
- Sentimentality for the time she spent with her co-workers made her feel glad that she hosted the party in the first place.
- The tale is just one of the many stories recounted by readers of Ask a Manager.
- The blog offers advice and strategies on getting ahead at work while sharing reader anecdotes and Q&A sessions.
- It also shared another hilarious disaster story from a reader about a company-popular colleague who ended up caught in a shopping mall’s elevator during a holiday party.
- Though the colleague was eventually extricated from the elevator, the event turned into a debacle that the writer did not forget.
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DOL withdraws tip credit rule
- The Biden administration will discard its 2021 rule updating Fair Labor Standards Act tip credit regulations about 3 1/2 months after a federal court vacated the regulation.
- DOL said its latest action, which is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register Dec. 17, will remove the updated tip credit rule and reinstate the regulatory text as it existed prior to the rule’s 2021 effective date.
- The rule aimed to address situations in which employees perform both tipped as well as non-tipped work, also known as a 'dual job.'
- The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the rule in August, holding that it violated the Administrative Procedure Act and applied the FLSA’s tip credit in a manner inconsistent with the text of the law.
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Askamanager
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our underage intern drank at the company party
- An intern, Rachel, admitted to getting drunk at a company party in front of colleagues.
- The company had planned a non-alcoholic event due to having an underage team member.
- The reader, not Rachel's direct manager, wants to address the unprofessional behavior.
- The reader is unsure of the appropriate timing and approach to give Rachel professional advice.
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Leadershipnow
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The Wisdom of Charles Handy
- SOCIAL philosopher Charles Handy died at 92 on December 13, 2024.
- He specialized in organizational behavior and management.
- From his books, The Hungry Spirit, The Age of Unreason, and 21 Letters on Life and Its Challenges are a selection of his wisdom.
- Key insights from Charles Handy's works include the importance of growth through improvement rather than sheer size, the need for regular affirmation and encouragement in the workplace, the value of unconditional love and positive regard for personal growth, embracing change as an opportunity for learning and survival, and the importance of creating the conditions for good work and leadership in organizations.
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Glassdoor’s 2024 word of the year? ‘Divisive’
- The 2024 word of the year is 'divisive', as per Glassdoor's 2024 Best and Worst of Worklife wrap-up.
- Mentions of 'divisive' grew 33% during 2024, related to election concerns, toxic workplaces, and shifts in company stances on diversity and inclusion.
- 'Election' had the biggest jump in mentions, rising 202%, followed by 'ageism' with a 74% increase.
- Professional engagement topics like 'ghosting' during job search and return-to-office policies also remained hot topics.
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Hrdive
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‘The Great Detachment’ has hit and employees feel stuck, Gallup says
- Employees are feeling stuck and have low rates of satisfaction (18%) in what Gallup calls 'The Great Detachment'.
- Struggling to find new work opportunities, employees are facing challenges in the cooling job market.
- Gallup identifies reasons for this detachment, including rapid workplace changes, communication issues, demanding customers, and post-pandemic expectations.
- Broken performance management practices contribute to the problem, and leaders are advised to clarify expectations and foster a sense of connection and purpose.
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update: I might run into the person whose life I ruined at a work event
- The letter-writer who was worried about running into the person whose life they thought they ruined at an upcoming work event has given an update.
- She was catastrophizing and projecting as she assumed that the incident had damaged her as much as it had the other person who was involved, but she has since learnt to let it go.
- She laid out the most traumatizing events of her personal life to her boss and expressed concern over meeting the person, but the boss suggested going with another designer for the project just to be safe.
- She has no actual research on whether the woman whose life she had ruined has moved back to the area. However, the letter-writer believes this woman is still doing design and might be doing it as a side hustle.
- The letter-writer recently saw her ex-boyfriend, who chased her out of her favourite non-profit and sent an anonymous package to her house before her wedding.
- She’s been in therapy since then, trying to just get through this situation even though her ex is just a stone’s throw away from her.
- The mental toll of an emotionally and mentally abusive relationship is something that many people struggle with for a long time after they exit such an interaction.
- The letter-writer has learned to recognize the negative impact that such relationships can have on her psyche and is trying to navigate her way through the situation.
- She is still feeling lots of shame about the situation but is working through it.
- It serves as a reminder that our past can sometimes come back to haunt us, but the right approach is always to face it head-on and keep moving forward.
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Elon Musk solves Tesla and SpaceX's biggest problems in a week — and repeats that 52 times a year, Marc Andreessen says
- Elon Musk solves the biggest problems at his companies every week, according to Marc Andreessen.
- Musk works directly with engineers and coders to tackle pressing issues.
- His approach attracts top talent and inspires loyalty within the organization.
- Musk's focus on problem-solving contributes to the success and progress of his businesses.
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Medium
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Agile Isn’t About Process — It’s About People
- Agile was initially about people but became focused on processes over time.
- Many organizations prioritize processes and outputs over value and adaptability.
- Teams can lose sight of core Agile principles, focusing on sprint velocity and methodology compliance instead.
- True Agile embraces a people-first approach, fostering creativity, motivation, and adaptability.
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AI in hiring: Former EEOC commissioner shares 4 insights in recent webinar
- Between 2022-23, charges filed with the EEOC related to hiring increased by 25% across key areas of discrimination, demonstrating a steady rise in employment discrimination cases since 2020.
- AI has the potential to enable more objective and efficient hiring practices and can help organizations mitigate biases by focusing solely on analyzing candidates based on how well their skills fit the job description.
- Employers should adopt compliant AI hiring practices despite regulatory uncertainty, as biases already exist in human-driven processes, and HR must strive for equitable hiring with a focus on skills-based decision-making.
- To promote fairness, AI should be used to complement human decision-making, not replace it, and organizations should regularly conduct audits to ensure AI systems are being used appropriately.
- HR departments should pay attention to societal issues, popular practices and relevant news to mitigate biases and better apply laws and regulations to HR-related decisions.
- The former EEOC commissioner recommends not letting regulatory uncertainty around AI deter organizations from adopting it. Instead, companies should comply with the already existing laws, evolve with the times, and stay informed as labor and technology evolve.
- HR departments can leverage AI-based solutions like conversational analytics to create a transparent record of fair employment decisions — something that is more challenging with human-based processes and increasing discrimination claims.
- The increasing number of discrimination cases over the past few years demonstrates that employers must take compliant hiring practices seriously and leverage AI to help mitigate biases.
- HR departments must strike a balance between human and AI processes to achieve ideal outcomes that benefit both employers and candidates. They should use AI to complement human decision-making and to promote a skills-based approach.
- Organizations should conduct adverse impact studies to identify and mitigate AI-related issues that may disproportionately affect protected classes and conduct regular audits to confirm that AI systems are being used appropriately.
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Five Challenges HR Faces in Corporate Travel (and How to Solve Them)
- HR departments play a crucial role in corporate travel programs by ensuring that both parties benefit from business travel.
- However, HR can face challenges such as compliance, cost management, health and safety concerns, employee satisfaction, and technology integration.
- Partnering with travel managers or TMCs can develop clear policies, educate employees, and simplify compliance issues for successful policy compliance and clarity.
- Identifying policies that have the most value to employees and listening to employee feedback could help manage costs while ensuring employee experience.
- Working with a travel manager or TMC to stay informed about travel advisories and health guidelines can help ensure employees' safety and well-being.
- Creating a clear, transparent policy outlining how business travel opportunities are assigned can ensure equal opportunity for business travel for all employees.
- Investing in user-friendly travel management software that integrates well with HR and accounting systems can be beneficial to manage rapidly evolving travel technologies.
- By addressing these challenges proactively, HR can improve the corporate travel experience, maintain compliance, and ultimately support company goals and employee satisfaction.
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Employees want work that ‘contributes to the greater good,’ people officer says
- In 2025, employees will be increasingly interested in knowing that their work has a positive impact.
- Research shows that a growing number of workers, especially younger ones, are motivated by having a sense of purpose.
- Companies should make it clear how each person's daily activities contribute to the greater good to create inspired teams and reaffirm their missions.
- InvoiceCloud is enhancing its efforts to highlight the real-world impact of its work through case study videos.
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Medium
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Navigating Career Transitions: How My Maritime Experience Shaped My Product Management Journey
- The article narrates the author’s journey from being a seafarer to the head of product management.
- The author transitioned from the deck of a ship to a desk in an office environment.
- During his first job on shore, he discovered a passion for software development.
- The author worked on maritime and shipping applications, leveraging his firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by seafarers and fleet managers.
- While climbing the ranks in product management, he added new layers of insight and expertise.
- The author is now Head of Product, leading large and diverse teams to develop innovative solutions for maritime and fleet operations.
- One of the aspects he loves most about product management is its people-centric nature.
- The article encourages readers to embrace transferable skills, lean on their support networks and never stop learning.
- The author's journey is a testament to the power of resilience, curiosity, and a willingness to embrace change.
- The essence of the author's work is navigating challenges and leading his team to success.
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How Sales Blogs Can Support Seller Success
- Blogging is a powerful tool for sales professionals to build their brand, drive organic traffic, and establish authority and trust.
- A sales blog helps in showcasing the personality of the brand and can differentiate it in a competitive market.
- Sales blogs can boost organic traffic by using quality writing, relevant keywords, internal linking, backlink building, and mobile optimization.
- By regularly posting educational content and incorporating social proof, sales blogs establish credibility and strengthen trust among buyers.
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Medium
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Will AI Be the Swift End or a New Beginning for Product Teams?
- AI usage is growing at an alarming rate, with young professionals relying on it for various job aspects.
- There is a concern whether AI will replace product teams and hinder collaboration.
- To form a hybrid future, humans and AI need to coexist and work together.
- Teams should focus on acting as unified entities to leverage AI for more powerful outcomes.
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