Unemployment fell to the lowest level in five years in November as employers added 203,000 jobs, demonstrating an economic strength that surprised … Read more
The One Thing That HR Wants For Christmas
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT will celebrate with some classic holiday posts from the past. Look for them over the next two weeks. … Read more
Feedback: It’s the Guidance System For Improving Performance
Think of performance feedback like traffic signals and signs. They are indicators that keep you moving, tell you when to stop and guide you in the right … Read more
Workplace Change: How to Turn Objections Into Objectives
Good people resist change for lots of reasons. Perhaps they’re comfortable with the way things are. Perhaps they feel threatened. Perhaps they think the … Read more
Senate Bill Would Seriously Hike Penalties For Misclassifying Workers
By John E. Thompson Yet another “misclassification” bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would impose new prohibitions, requirements, and … Read more
San Francisco’s Flex Work Legislation: Will it Be Win-Win or Lose-Lose?
China Gorman, CEO of Great Place to Work, wrote an excellent Thanksgiving Day TLNT piece on San Francisco’s new Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance (FFWO) … Read more
When Bullying Turns Into Mobbing, Everyone in the Workplace Loses
An extraordinarily dimwitted New York business owner will have to shell out at least $250,000 for hurling the n-word at his employee during a reported … Read more
4 Stay Interview Formats You Really Should Consider
Last of three parts Note: In case you missed them, the first two parts are The Many Benefits That Come From “Stay” Interviews and 20 Possible Questions You … Read more
The Office Christmas Party: One Last Chance to Get Engagement Right
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT will celebrate with some classic holiday posts from the past. Look for them over the next two weeks. … Read more
Great Companies? They Have People Who Keep Learning to Be Great
What do you do with an employee who’s just not interested in learning? I once had an employee who spent each lunch hour reading novels. Now, I have nothing … Read more