Humor is a powerful tool. Wielded well (particularly in a self-deprecating manner), it can help defuse tension, build rapport and boost morale. But who … Read more
The 7 Ways Organizations Justify Bullying in The Workplace
“You are fired, Get out! I am not going to pay you for two weeks! Leave now and I mean right this minute.” Yes, that is the way that it ended. OK, I gave … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Why Do Middle Managers Resist Flex-Work for Employees?
If you’re one of those people who keep close watch on the changing trends in the workforce, you might think that flexible schedules and working … Read more
Test Your HR Legal Smarts: Case of The Naughty Poet and the Bad Haircut
With all the suing going on these days, adding J.D. to your SPHR might be a wise investment. Considering that the average compensatory award in a federal … Read more
Here Are 4 More Good Reasons For You to Attend TLNT Transform
Now that we’re into December and the last month of 2011, it’s time to start getting serious about your plans for the New Year. And if you like … Read more
Why Do We Always Seem to Simply Settle in Silence?
You thought they were consensual emails, but it didn’t matter. You should’ve known better, even all those years ago when you were much younger … Read more
New Federal Bill Would Broaden the FLSA Computer Exemption
By John E. Thompson A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate (S. 1747) would significantly expand the scope of the current exemption for certain computer … Read more
What Should We Do With the Annual Performance Review?
For the last year or more, HR industry news and blogs have been full of stories about how broken the current performance review process is. (For a quick … Read more
Reverse Mentoring: It’s a Gimmick That Doesn’t Work, and Here’s Why
File this one under silly management trends: reverse mentoring. I’m a big fan of mentoring (and really, the development of workplace relationships in … Read more
Do You Want to Be the Company Sued By a Medal of Honor Winner?
How would you like to be the company known for getting sued by the only living Marine recipient of the Medal of Honor from the wars in Afghanistan and … Read more