I’m a Baby Boomer, born smack-dab in the middle of my generation. And I’m beginning to concretely think about the answers to questions like: What is the … Read more
A Dangerous Workplace Reality: Referring to People as “B” Players
I’ve been working in this space at the intersection of people, HR, technology, and appreciation for many years now. In that time, I’ve seen, heard and read … Read more
Sometimes, the Very Best Places to Work Aren’t Really Places at All
There’s a new trend in Silicon Valley. Famous tech brands are building enormous headquarters designed by famous architects. They’re using the greenest, … Read more
No, It’s Not a Joke — HR Really Can (and Should) Facilitate Change
I published a post on April 1 titled There’s a Good Reason Why HR Should Lead Change Initiatives, and it apparently was seen by many as an April Fools’ … Read more
Yes, Great Employee Engagement Can Turn Into Great Customer Service
“You know what I always enjoyed, that I still think of a lot? When we would all get together as a family and how much laughter there was in the house. From … Read more
What Great Leaders Know: Sharing Power Builds Trust and Loyalty
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. This is not a deep psychology dive on ego … Read more
Of All a Company’s Functions, HR Is the Guardian of the Future
Editor’s Note: This is the second of 12 essays from the new book, The Rise of HR; Wisdom From 73 Thoughts Leaders. It’s compiled by Dave Ulrich, Bill … Read more
Employee Engagement? Sometimes, It Requires Acts of Courage
Employee engagement is not for the timid. Assessing and improving employee engagement requires courage from leaders and employees at every level — … Read more
Yes, HR Research May Really Be Marketing, But There’s Still Value to It
I’m mindful of Laurie Ruettimann’s blog post from a couple of weeks ago where she put it straight out — HR Research Isn’t Research: It’s Marketing. … Read more
How Commute Issues Can Dramatically Impact Employee Retention
As more companies adapt a data-supported approach to HR decision-making, new data is revealing that commute issues can have a major impact on hiring … Read more