Kmart’s decision to open its doors at 6 am on Thanksgiving Day sent shock waves throughout the nation. Though bargain-seekers were thrilled, many are … Read more
My Big Problems With Today’s Big Focus on Big Data
As is becoming more prevalent, there are three emails in my inbox this morning, all with some post or webinar about “Big Data.” TLNT is hosting a webinar … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Why Exit Interviews Are Pretty Much a Waste of Time
For the most part, exit interviews are useless. The information you gain will do nothing to help you retain that person (or anyone else) because people who … Read more
New Study: 96% Think Culture Change is Needed in Their Organization
First of two parts Booz & Company just released a very interesting culture study. Here’s the bottom line: Everyone knows culture is important, … Read more
Beware of Self-Appointed Experts — Who Anointed Them, Anyway?
“In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is King” — Erasmus of Rotterdam I love quotes, but sometimes one comes across that you have … Read more
Weekly Wrap: What Employees Really Think About Office Holiday Parties
With the holiday season really kicking off next week, so will the deluge of stories, articles and blog posts about the perils of the annual workplace … Read more
Top 3 Employee Rewards and Recognition Trends for 2014
Low levels of employee engagement are plaguing companies today and improved rewards and recognition programs are the solution, according to Accelir’s … Read more
Before It Begins: How to Help Workers Through the Holiday Season
Retailers are opening their doors earlier than ever this Thanksgiving, and retail workers will have their hands full. What was once an extended set of … Read more
Intern or Employee? It Depends on Whether They Hinder or Help
By Carmon M. Harvey Gone are the days where the young people of the world are willing to work for peanuts (or less) to beef up their resumes with … Read more
Top 11 Troubles When You Do a Termination
Editor’s Note: Sometimes readers ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday that some of you have requested. … Read more