Tim Sackett

Tim Sackett, MS, SPHR is executive vice president of HRU Technical Resources, a contingent staffing firm in Lansing, MI. Tim has 20 years of HR and talent background split evenly between corporate HR gigs among the Fortune 500 and the HR vendor community ? so he gets it from both sides of the desk. A frequent contributor to the talent blog Fistful of Talent, Tim also speaks at many HR conferences and events. Contact him here.

Here’s Why HR Should Be Really, Really Simple

Tim SackettApril 4, 2013

Have you ever wondered why HR Departments continue to make so many processes complex? In reality, all of us wants things to be simple. But when you look at … Read more

How Direct Deposit Killed One of the Life’s Great Joys

Tim SackettMarch 28, 2013

Do you open your birthday cards and simultaneously do the “money grab”/catch, knowing-wanting something to fall out of your card? Or, do you play it cool … Read more

5 Ways Your Boss Is Like One of Those Crazy Soccer Moms

Tim SackettMarch 25, 2013

I’ve seen a number of news programs report recently on crazy Sports Dads. You know the type — the guy who is shown screaming at some 8 year-old … Read more

Do You Offer “Unique” Employment Experiences? (and Why You Should)

Tim SackettMarch 20, 2013

It is said that: “Experiences are the new luxury goods.” Think about what people are paying for: Navy Seal-inspired Bootcamp; Tough Mudder; Marathons; … Read more

How a Little Game-Playing Can Help Drive Your Recruiting & HR Programs

Tim SackettMarch 18, 2013

Quick question: Would you rather have $50,000 salary or $100,000 salary? (Same job – no strings.) Answer: $100,000, every single time. File this under … Read more

Holding Employees Accountable: Maybe It’s Time to Call Mom & Dad

Tim SackettMarch 14, 2013

It’s a different world we live in today. Yes, 30 is the new 20, which makes 20 the new 10, which makes me … still old. I’ve mentioned this before, … Read more

Anatomy of a Workplace Smoke Break (or, Should We Call It Recess?)

Tim SackettMarch 11, 2013

Let’s break down the anatomy of a Smoke Break: Step 1: Gathering of smoke-related materials to go on break (20-30 seconds). Step 2: Decision to go on break … Read more

Are These Really the 12 Companies That Control HR?

Tim SackettMarch 8, 2013

Editor’s Note: Sometimes, readers ask about past TLNT articles they may have missed. That’s why on Fridays we republish a Classic TLNT post some of you … Read more

Hey Yahoos: Here’s Why I Really, Really Love Work at Home

Tim SackettMarch 7, 2013

Now that everyone has calmed down about Yahoo pulling their ‘’Work From Home” program and making those Yahoos working from home come back to … Read more

Probably The Most Expensive Employee Ever

Tim SackettMarch 4, 2013

Yesterday, I went to a retirement office party. Nothing special – cake, bad punch, obligatory cane with tassel and horn. The party was for a guy named … Read more