U.S. District Court Judge Roger Titus chose to open his recent memorandum opinion with the timeless lyrics from Kenny Rogers’ hit song, The Gambler, on why … Read more
The Magnificent Seven: Interview Questions to Help Hire the Right Candidate
A job interview is a lot like speed dating. In just a short hour or two, you’re expected to get to know a person and see if they’re a good fit for your … Read more
Recognizing Employees For Good Work? You Need a Multiple Channel Approach
The IBM Smarter Workforce Institute (SWI) recently released a report showing the importance of using multiple channels for recognition. The report is based … Read more
Technology Insights: Does HR Actually Need a Workflow Solution?
I first read about workflow software in The Economist magazine in 1993 where it was presented as a stunning breakthrough in how organizations could get … Read more
President Obama’s Order Requires Federal Contractors to Offer Paid Sick Leave
By Eric B. Meyer Happy Tuesday to you. I hope that you had a nice mustard-covered-hot-dog-filled Labor Day. Me? I went miniature golfing with four kids. It … Read more
Tips for Building Trust With the Members of Your Team
“A relationship without trust is like a cell phone without service. All you can do is play games.“ – Origin unknown Business is supposed to be … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: The Top 10 Mistakes That Interviewers Make
10. Failing to create a job description How can you hire the best person for the job if you haven’t defined what “the best” is? In addition to listing … Read more
Our Goals For Labor Day? They’re Simpler Than You Think
Editor’s Note: This post is from a previous Labor Day, and it seemed appropriate to share again today. For those of you TLNT readers who reside in … Read more
Workers on COBRA Should Consider Moving to Health Care State Exchanges
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News As the open enrollment season for employer-sponsored health insurance gets underway this fall, experts say there’s … Read more
How Real-Time Feedback Can Help Boost Employee Engagement
People love getting actionable information. I see this all the time at BlackbookHR: When I give the team updates, they don’t just want a high-level … Read more