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Game of Thrones: Compelling characters, but terrible managers

April 3, 2012 by Dave Clemens

The characters on HBO's hit series Game of Thrones might make for great television, but they'd be terrible managers in your workplace. Read on to learn what makes three of the would-be kings of Westeros such poor choices for management.

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It sounded like insubordination, but it was really ‘concerted action’

April 2, 2012 by Dave Clemens

Supervisors faced with what they consider insubordination may be tempted to take rapid disciplinary action.Sometimes it’s justified, and sometimes it can cause trouble. Read on to learn a tale of the latter.

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HR Roundup: March 30

March 30, 2012 by Dave Clemens

Every other week, The HR Cafe takes a moment to recognize the other great bloggers sharing their insights on leadership, compliance, and other topics relevant to HR professionals. Here are this week’s best HR blog posts from around the web.

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Leave Facebook out of your hiring decisions

March 28, 2012 by Dave Clemens

Are you asking job candidates to hand over their Facebook passwords prior to hiring them? If you are, it might be time to reconsider doing so, before you end up in legal trouble. Read on to learn why this practice is dangerous for hiring managers.

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Reasonable accommodation: Shifting tasks among employees

March 26, 2012 by Dave Clemens

Accommodating an employee’s disability may require an employer to move certain duties around among co-workers. Read on to learn how recent court cases came to this conclusion.

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HR lessons from the New Orleans Saints

March 23, 2012 by Dave Clemens

What lessons can HR professionals take away from the suspension of New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton? In short, don't try to cover up your mistakes, no matter how bad they seem. Read on to learn more about how to avoid Payton's mistakes.

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An announcement from Stephen J. Meyer and The HR Café

March 21, 2012 by Stephen J. Meyer

Some changes are coming to The HR Cafe blog. Read on to learn what they are.

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OMG. Texting abuse is no LOL, IMHO

March 21, 2012 by Dave Clemens

Americans now send more texts than they make cell phone calls. Unfortunately, texting can also cause unforeseen legal troubles for employers. So what's the best way to handle texting by employees? Read on to find out.

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4 ways managers can 'attach' employees, and boost productivity

March 19, 2012 by Stephen J. Meyer

Research shows that human beings are hard-wired to attach themselves to a group. That means if managers can trigger emotional attachment in the minds of employees, greater productivity and morale will come as a result. So how do you cultivate those feelings of attachment? Read on to find out.

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HR Roundup: March 16

March 16, 2012 by Dave Clemens

Every other week, The HR Cafe takes a moment to recognize the other great bloggers sharing their insights on leadership, compliance, and other topics relevant to HR professionals. Here are this week's best HR blog posts from around the web.

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