Incentive compensation. Powerful stuff when used well and — unfortunately — potentially even more powerful when misused and misdirected. How do … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Ask Applicants For Their Last Performance Review
Since it often proves impossible to get meaningful references on job applicants, a copy of the last performance review can be an invaluable source of … Read more
Pregnancy Leave: Just How Much Is Too Much?
So, I’ve been up north at HRPA 2014 and have learned so much about our Canadian HR sisters and brothers (and like the U.S., it’s still mostly sisters!). … Read more
Progressive HR: It’s All About Policies That Truly Engage Today’s Workforce
“[Cough, cough] I can’t come in today, I am very sick,” she said. I told her no problem; see you when you feel better. However, when she came … Read more
Weekly Wrap: I’m Not Buying Into the Latest “No Bosses” Trend
I’m not buying the notion that you can run a successful business without bosses or job titles. My friend Ron Thomas mentioned this recently in a TLNT … Read more
Australia Moves to Beef Up Its Anti-Bullying in the Workplace Laws
By Naomi Sheridan Australian workplaces have long been subject to anti-bullying laws, but effective Jan. 1, 2014, workers have an additional avenue in … Read more
What Candy Crush Crush Saga Taught Me About Workplace Feedback
I admit it. I am addicted. They say the first step is to admit it, so here goes: I am addicted to Candy Crush Saga. If you aren’t familiar with it – don’t … Read more
Time to Log Off? Take Care When Crafting Workplace Internet Policies
By K. Carrie Sarhangi Are your employees allowed to use their work email account to send and receive personal emails? Should staff be permitted to surf the … Read more
The Top 5 Pain Points in Performance Reviews (And How To Solve Them)
Editor’s Note: Sometimes readers ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday. Let’s be honest: performance … Read more
3 Things That Should Define The Future Of Recruiting
The future of recruiting depends on the future of technology. As we’ve seen, man hangs on for dear life as technology progresses. The person (or company) … Read more