True story: I used to know this guy who was a department star. He was a guy who could get stuff done, a mover and a shaker, sometimes even a hero. In his … Read more
How Storytelling Can Help Recognize Employees and Build Your Culture
Once upon a time, I worked for a company that used epic storytelling in their cultural narrative. The annual company-wide party was a chance to recount the … Read more
A Bonus For This, a Bonus For That — How About a Bonus to Quit?
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
Be Honest — Are You Really, Truly an Employee-Friendly Company?
If you were to ask any HR Pro or executive from any company if they were “employee friendly,” I can guarantee you that 100 percent of the time … Read more
HR Roundtable: Getting a Fix on the Value of Workplace Communication
Every time the HR Roundtable in Cincinnati gathers, the subject of “Communication” comes up during the discussion. Ironically, no one really knows what … Read more
The No. 1 Talent Management Strategy You Probably Still Aren’t Using
I received an email last week from a former colleague thanking me for shaping the vision for a project that finally got launched to much success five years … Read more
The Importance of Eliminating Bad Behavior That Damages Your Culture
“Ron, you know someone needs to talk to XXX because he does not know how to talk to people. He is so rude.” The other gentleman in my office said, … Read more
How Much Does Job Experience Really Matter, Anyway?
I’ve hired and managed a lot of people, and I always considered the experience of the candidate when making hiring decisions. I have also been on the … Read more
5 Steps to Help Keep Perks & Benefits Fresh and Employees Happy
Dr. John Sullivan’s recent TLNT posts about Facebook that included a discussion of their fabulous perks were pretty impressive: An extended six-week boot … Read more
Keeping Morale Cooking When Your Team is Here, There and Everywhere
If you’re a manager of a team that primarily works remotely, you’re not alone: the number of employees who work away from a central office is increasing, … Read more