Six years ago, Fred had a friendship with a rep for a small brand. The brand’s contribution to our sales was insignificant, so going to a dinner with … Read more
HR’s Talent Management Dilemma: Balancing the Hourglass Workforce
Over the next 20 years, 81 million Baby Boomers will be exiting the workforce. Their retirement will leave a void in many organizations. Their skills and … Read more
Recognition’s Impact on Productivity: It’s More Than Employee of the Month
One of the major outcomes of the Great Recession is a dramatic increase in employee productivity. This is not surprising, as the employees who survived … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Lack of Communication is Top Management Mistake
This will not exactly come as a big shock: a new survey has found that a lack of communication — keeping employees in the dark — is the top … Read more
How to Get Things Done If You Think You’re the Smartest One in the Room
Being the smartest one in the room is not easy. Really smart people who get to the answer before everyone else get frustrated because: No one wants to … Read more
4 Steps to Make Sure You Aren’t Making Engagement Optional
Employee engagement is big business. In fact, the recent research done by the Society for Human Resources Management and reported on here at TLNT revealed … Read more
How Retention is Like Gardening: At Times, You Need to Change the Soil
“What time did you get in last night,” I asked my daughter. “Around 3 am,” she answered. It was now 5:45 am and I was leaving the house. As I … Read more
Retaining Employees: Research Shows It’s All About Recognition Done Right
This seems to be research reporting week for me. Following on the heels of SHRM/Globoforce research on the bottom-line ROI of employee recognition, is this … Read more
Benefits Trends Survey Digs Deep Into What Employees Really Want
Every year, the Metlife Study of Employee Benefit Trends cracks open a window into what employees really want from their job and employer. The 2012 survey … Read more
How Can You Get the Best People on Your Team, and Keep Them?
In today’s post-recession environment, businesses are operating with pared-back workforces. Picked to the bone, the burden is placed more than ever on the … Read more