Editor’s note: The TLNT Radio show is a weekly podcast where we talk to the top minds in talent management. New episodes are posted here at TLNT every … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Singing About Starbucks? It Could Get You Fired
Add this to the pantheon of dumb things to get fired for: a singing, job-disparaging rant posted on YouTube that your corporate overlords don’t find … Read more
The 10 Things You Should Consider Before Hiring a Consultant
Editor’s Note: Dr. John Sullivan has been a strategist in HR and talent management for over 30 years. His specialty is HR strategy and designing world … Read more
How to Handle Workers Griping Online: Bring Back the Complaint Box!
Have you ever seen one of those good, old fashioned complaint boxes? What I remember is it being crafted out of wood, the chained pen, and the slot on the … Read more
3 Reasons You Should Appreciate the Little Things Employees Do
Wally Bock is a fellow management and leadership blogger who never fails to inspire me. Last week he wrote (entire post here): Say ‘Thank you’ for little … Read more
Workplace Gamification & Fantasy Football: Think They’re Related? You’d Be Wrong
I don’t often mix work with pleasure but when it comes to fantasy football, I’ll dip my pen in the company ink. For the uninitiated, fantasy … Read more
The Road Ahead: One Good Look at What Leadership May Be Like in 2030
I don’t spend much time thinking about what leadership will be like in 20 years, but that’s mainly because I’m so busy that I have a hard … Read more
Want to Spook Your Employees? Warn Them About Possible Layoffs
Here’s something that every manager and executive should always keep in mind: injecting job uncertainty into your workforce is NEVER a smart move. I … Read more
Managing Worldwide: When HR Becomes a Global Ambassador
In your responsibilities in international HR, you will soon discover you have a role that you never thought you would have — that of intermediary. … Read more
What Great Organizations Seem to Get: To Execute, You Need Engaged Talent
It’s all about trust. “HR is never on this floor. She came in and headed to our bosses’ office and stayed behind closed doors all afternoon.” … Read more