Editor’s Note: As I wind down as Editor of TLNT — yes, I’m leaving in April — I wanted to share some of my all-time favorite TLNT posts. Here’s one from … Read more
How to Reward Hard Work by Employees on a Tight Budget
Time is a valuable commodity, and it is not surprising that professionals expect to be compensated for it. More time worked equals more time paid, right? … Read more
How to Get Leaders to Really Care About Employee Engagement
When a recent Gallup poll found that only 68.5 percent of workers consider themselves “not engaged” or “actively disengaged” at … Read more
Could OSHA Actually Shut Down a Violent Donald Trump Rally?
By Travis Vance An otherwise entertaining and unique election cycle took a violent turn Friday night. Angry protestors stormed a planned Donald Trump rally … Read more
The Future Workplace? It Will Be Built Around Smaller, Quicker, More Agile Teams
One of the largest themes emerging from Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends 2016 report is the need for companies to be much more agile. In the face of … Read more
The New Overtime Rules Are in Final Review, But When Will They Take Effect?
By Eric B. Meyer I know when the new U.S. Department of Labor overtime rules are going to take effect. Well, I think I know… First, what is the Labor … Read more
How Many of Your Hiring Problems Are Self-Inflicted?
Let’s be real — hiring the right people consistently is extremely difficult. Often we scratch our heads wondering why it is so challenging. After … Read more
Google’s Main Ingredient For Building Great Teams
In 2012, Google wanted to find out what made great teams great. Google’s People Operations group poured through 50 years of research, conducted hundreds of … Read more
Long-Held Pay Policies Might Not Stand Up to Scrutiny Under the FLSA
By John E. Thompson It’s time for a reminder: Long-held conventional wisdom that might be questionable or even mistaken under the federal Fair Labor … Read more
The Big Impact of a Small and Thoughtful Thank You Note
Super salespeople excel at writing thank you notes. That’s why they stay at the top of their game and drive BMWs. But those who don’t live by commissions — … Read more