After V-Day, is the thrill gone?

Last Thursday was Valentine's Day.   For those of you who note 2/14 on the calendar, I hope you shared the love with your sweetie. I've written before about what lessons from love we can bring to work. Last week brought perspectives on celebrating V-Day in the workplace - pros and cons (below).  I'm also reminded as I write this on Presidents Day that we're entering the longest stretch of the year for employees who enjoy paid holidays.  We won't get a three-day weekend again until Memorial Day.  With all the snow and cold here in New England, I don't know if I can wait that long!

Thoughts on Valentine's Day in the Workplace:

• 4 in 10 have had an office romance, survey finds http://ow.ly/hGbqp via @TodayMoney
• The State of The Office Romance, 2013 http://ow.ly/hGcph via @Forbes
• My Workplace Wish For Valentine's Day: Be a Grown-Up and Keep It Light http://ow.ly/hIbms via @lruettimann @TLNT_com
• How Not To Celebrate Valentine's Day At Work http://ow.ly/hIcli via @Forbes

Other Items We're Reading This Week:

Contrary to what you read, the best entrepreneurs are experienced: http://mashable.com/2013/02/11/entrepreneur-test/?utm_source=feedburner

Always look on the bright side of life: http://mashable.com/2013/02/11/entrepreneur-test/?utm_source=feedburner

Is brand loyalty a myth? http://tomfishburne.com/2013/02/brand-loyalty-2.html

Love this post by Sharlyn about 100 cups of coffee: http://www.hrbartender.com/2013/training/100-cups-of-coffee-or-tea-the-new-business-strategy/

Our board member Ruth Bramson killing it on NECN! - don't forget to buy your Girl Scout cookies.  You can send them to our service people if you want to spare the calories.

The Remote Work Advantage, or Why a Big Storm Wasn't a Big Problem http://ow.ly/hBFZS via @TLNT_com

2025 Workplace: Intel Predicts the Future http://ow.ly/hG2gw via @Forbes

What Motivates Employees http://ow.ly/hGaGQ via @TIMEBusiness

A New Way To Eliminate Worthless Business Meetings http://ow.ly/hGaM3 via @hrbartender

100 Cups of Coffee (Or Tea): The New Business Strategy http://ow.ly/hIaH9 via @hrbartender

Kronites are talking about:

RT @SmarterCafe: Will #IBM #Watson someday make your end of life decisions? http://ow.ly/hCrQG #Medicare

Over 53% Hourly Workers Go To Work When They're Sick http://ow.ly/hEmGj via @WF_Institute

Kronos Survey Shows Most Hourly Employees Lose Pay When Out Sick; Employers Ineffective at Scheduling Replacements http://ow.ly/hDXgq

[INFOGRAPHIC] You think you're sick? Flu Season: It could be making your business sick, too... http://ow.ly/hDZsN

[WHITEPAPER] Research shows time & attendance tools provide #manufacturers with powerful data http://ow.ly/hE2ha

Register for #KronosLive2013 http://ow.ly/hEn33 -> Learn about the latest Kronos product & service innovations at this free customer event

It's not #bigdata that's the big deal – it's what you do with it. Learn more, schedule a meeting w/ Kronos at #HIMSS13: http://ow.ly/hGa0h

Four Sweet #HR Lessons http://ow.ly/hIbYK via @MikeHaberman @blogging4jobs