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Human Resources Human Resources Employ People Manage People Succeed at Work From Susan M. Heathfield, your Guide to Human Resources Vol. 12 No. 155 - ISSN: 1533-3698 November 29, 2011 Dear People: If you celebrate Thanksgiving, Black Friday, or Cyber Monday, I hope your time was grand. Today's newsletter rounds up what you may have missed while you were celebrating, shopping, and getting an early jump on the long holiday season. Are People Negative About Non-Drinkers? Position Power Lives Should Employees Share Rooms? Feel Joy? Happy Thanksgiving Note Do you know that I write a new blog post every day? Check out the blog in the center column on my home page. Comments, questions, suggestions? Email Me. Please forward this newsletter, in its entirety, to your colleagues, coworkers and friends, because you want to add value to their work and lives. Regards and wishing you and yours the best this week, Susan Are You Holding an Office Party? Nearly 70% of companies plan to hold an office party this year, according to an annual survey of human resources executives conducted by global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. They found that this percentage of companies holding an office party is the same as last year. You can use these office party alternatives to supplement or replace your holiday party. Read more... To Drink or Not to Drink? Holiday Pay Practices: Do You Know Your Legal Requirements? See More About:  holidays at work  office parties and celebrations  employee satisfaction How to Bring Your Passion Back to Work Do you currently think about going to work without a great deal of enthusiasm? In fact, do you dread going to work in the morning? Not fun during the holiday season - or any other time of the year, for that matter. Remember the days when you loved going to work? You were challenged, excited, and up for your next adventure. Never felt that passion about work? I'm sorry. But, these ideas are for you, too. Read more... Reignite Career Passion Top 10 Ways to Be Happy at Work See More About:  passion at work  loving your work  employee motivation How to Minimize Negativity in the Workplace Video Do you like to watch videos for Human Resources information and tips? My site is hosting 70+ videos that you might want to view. I've found that every video has at least one tip worth your time. And, it's a whole new way for readers who prefer visual communication to interact with the information on the site. More Videos How to Deal With Difficult Coworkers How to Write a New Employee Welcome Letter How to Judge Potential Employees on Behavior and Mannerisms Are You on the List of Good Employees? Employers may not state the fact so bluntly, but every employer has a list. Trust me. They may not have an actual physical list, but every employer knows the names of his or her good employees. If you figure out what constitutes a good employee in your work place - and take action to emulate those actions - you will be on the list. Read more... Help Develop Employee Strengths - Not Weaknesses 7 Ways to Foster Employee Motivation - Today See More About:  good employees  career paths  performance development planning Human Resources Ads Human Resources Christmas Party Party Ideas Holiday Party Office Featured Articles Testing Your Job Applicants 40 Ways to Say Thank You at Work Vacation and Holiday Pay Guidelines and Snafus Free Job Descriptions and Employment Samples Sample Termination Letters for the Workplace Want High Performance Employees?   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Susan M. Heathfield Human Resources Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Human Resources newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Human Resources Basics, Careers, Jobs Free Human Resources Policies, Samples Human Resources: Job Interview Tips Human Resources Job Descriptions Top 10 Human Resources Tough Questions Advertisement