Companies are looking to HR to answer their social media policy questions. Here are three (3) key policy-making strategies I’ve learned during my 16 years … Read more
Onboarding 101, Or What NOT to Do When a New Employee Starts Work
Editor’s Note: Sometimes, readers ask about past TLNT articles they may have missed. That’s why on Fridays we republish a Classic TLNT post some of you … Read more
Horrified by Something in Your Culture? Better Look in the Mirror
We see media coverage nearly every day about horrific behavior, a rogue employee or deeper criticisms about the culture of an organization. This week is no … Read more
The Annual Employee Retreat: Best Practice or Worst Decision?
Are company retreats a good idea? Ask yourself: Does it really make sense to pack up your team and their gear, ship them off to a hotel somewhere nice, and … Read more
Employee Entitlement: You Need to Know Your Cart from Your Horse
Second of two parts I once had a client – a large commercial bank – whose managers were fond of urging employees to “run it like you own it.” Employees … Read more
Employee Entitlement: Why You Need to Beware of Self-Inflicted Wounds
First of two parts As human resource people see it, entitlement is organizational tuberculosis, a wasting disease that saps energy from the enterprise. … Read more
Learning From LEGO: Core Values Must Define Your Workplace Culture
Harvard Business School recently issued a new business case study on The LEGO Group, makers of the famous toy plastic building blocks. I’m sure most of us … Read more
Trouble at the Top: Getting a Handle on Corporate Trust & Betrayal
From Enron to the Vatican Bank scandal, there is no shortage of examples of powerful individuals betraying their companies, colleagues, and subordinates to … Read more
Doing the Right Thing Is Always the Right Thing
Even though she didn’t put in the $20, the crew at Keller Williams decided to kick in a bit of their winnings — they won’t say how much. … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Engagement Trends Improving, But Still Below 2008 Level
Employee engagement is still one of those highly sought yet greatly misunderstood workplace metrics. I’m reminded of this every time I dig into … Read more