Short takes: Avoiding mistakes in hiring, FMLA, cell phone policies, the lighter side

George Kittredge of Labor and Employment Law offers seven personnel policies to avoid when hiring.
Tracey Levy at Human Resource Executive Online answers some reader questions about employer obligations under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Susan M. Heatherfield of Human Resources at About.com offers a cell phone use sample policy.
Liz Ryan of BusinessWeek.com offers five practical tips for dealing with the coworker who is constantly complaining about the boss.
Earlier this month, we discussed seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in the workplace. We just recently came upon a discussion about Seasonal Affective Disorder and light therapy, and how light therapy can be useful in addressing other issues such as jet lag and shift work.
A new survey by Staples reveals some important information about managers. This is the kind of information we all need!
The office can be a dangerous place: When office supplies attack