Are you a happy person, generally? Do you tend to have an optimistic, “glass is half full” demeanor and approach to life? If so, does that tend to carry … Read more
It’s a New Year – Isn’t It Time for a New Rewards Program?
Whether your plan for it or not, the post-holiday lull is inevitable. After a stream of holiday parties, short work weeks, and general end of year … Read more
Great Managers, Great Leadership; Think of Them as Engagement Maestros
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 … Read more
Employment Outlook for 2013: For the Most Part, It Will be Slow and Cautious
The employment outlook at the start of 2013 is a lot like it was just last week at the end of 2012: cautious, slow, but with a few areas — high tech, for … Read more
Your Company Has a Culture, But Is It Really the One You Want?
Some people think culture is some esoteric concept that translates into: keeping employees happy. According to Hal Halladay, SVP of Corporate Development … Read more
Yes, Managers Matter – Are Yours Ready For This Year’s Challenges?
The turning of the new year is a prime opportunity to reset expectations and goals for employees, realigning everyone behind your strategic objectives. Are … Read more
Engagement Not Important? Here’s Why This Guy Is Completely Wrong
Employee Engagement is not important? That’s what this article from Inc. argues. The author also says that employee engagement is simply a re-brand of … Read more
The Office Christmas Party: One Last Chance to Get Engagement Right
“Yeah, our Christmas party is on Friday night in the conference rooms. In the conference rooms! They will bring food and drinks in. Nobody wants to attend … Read more
Young Millennials: Here’s the Best Christmas Gift You Could Give Them
The employment landscape in America for 16- to 24-year-olds is abysmal — the worst it’s been in more than 50 years. So if you’ve got a teen or a … Read more
3 1/2 tips For Helping Employees Get More Out of the 8-Hour Workday
We’ve all wished for more hours in the day, but I have yet to see a 25-hour clock on the shelves of any department store. The good news is there are ways … Read more