Your employees are happy, right? They couldn’t possibly be looking for a new job. Think again. According to Gallup, 70 percent of workers in the U.S. are … Read more
Lessons in Leadership and Building a Culture From a Real Management Guru
I was delighted to recently attend an event at Chief Executive Group honoring our long-time client and my personal friend, L Brands CEO Leslie Wexner, with … Read more
The One, Single Trait That Separates Great Hires
For 20 years, I’ve been hiring and firing people. I’ve been lucky enough to have some great performers, a bunch of good performers, and an also a few … Read more
Dumb HR Policies That Simply Drive Employees Crazy
The economy has rebounded and recruiters agree that it’s now a candidate’s job market. That means your employees have options that weren’t there just a few … Read more
If You Can’t Be Sincere, You Shouldn’t Recognize Someone at All
When we consult on social recognition, a common (and important) question is, “Yes, I understand and agree with the value and importance of recognition, … Read more
The Word of the Year for 2014? It’s “Culture”
The word of the year for 2014 was a hopeful one for workers. Merriam-Webster recently announced that “culture” was the word of the year for 2014, given the … Read more
What Leaders Should Really Say Every Single Day
Change your words and change your world. Your words can be your greatest gifts or your most destructive weapons. As a leader, your words and tone provide a … Read more
5 Things You Need on Your New Year Talent Management Checklist
Talent management is an amalgamation of the attraction, development, and retention of employees and how they work. Ultimately, how your talents’ skills and … Read more
The 10 Biggest Killers of Employee Motivation
Editor’s Note: It’s a TLNT holiday tradition to count down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 1 — our most well-read post of 2014. Our … Read more
Hiring Skilled Employees? Maybe You Need the Tour of Duty Approach
Editor’s Note: It’s a TLNT holiday tradition to count down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 2. Our regular content will return on Monday. … Read more