I was lucky enough to see Hillary Clinton speak on Sunday at SHRM 2013 in Chicago. She banned the press and she didn’t take questions. No, she didn’t talk … Read more
The No. 1 Reason Why Summer Interns Suck
I get pimped constantly to write about companies and their products and I rarely do. It’s not that I don’t like the companies, products or people – but … Read more
Job Titles Gone Wild – Why It’s Silly to Call Yourself ‘Director of Fun”
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
Dear 2013 Graduates: Here’s Some Advice From a Friend in HR
It’s that time of year when college and universities around the world will release onto us the great minds of the graduating Class of 2013. This always … Read more
Why You Shouldn’t Judge a Candidate by Their Background Check
Imagine that you have one opening you’re trying to fill, and 16 eager applicants aged 17 to 22 — all with more than adequate skills for the job … Read more
When Your Marketing Message Gets in the Way of Your Company Values
Last week on an upgraded flight between Denver and Orlando, I was given a warm cookie after the meal service. This is a nice touch United Airlines does and … Read more
Getting Onboarding Right: Another Reminder That It’s Not Rocket Science
As HR and other leaders grapple with high turnover rates among the Gen Y/Millennial cohort (see last week’s post here), all kinds of issues get raised. Is … Read more
2013 College Grads Will Find a Job Market About as Tough as 2012
With only days left before this year’s college seniors become alums, those who don’t already have jobs are going to find it as hard to find work as last … Read more
Dealing With a New Company Culture: Do you Compromise, or Adjust?
How are you going to deal with a new culture? Do you think the leadership style in another country will make a difference? I know that you can be very … Read more
Important Message For Your Workers? Make It Short, Sweet, and Entertaining
When you fly, do you actually pay attention to the airline safety announcement? Neither do I. These FAA-mandated announcements are, for the most part, … Read more