You want a more engaged, inspired, resilient, and resourceful workforce, don’t you? Who doesn’t? Here’s one simple thing you can do to make this happen: … Read more
This Is Not a Surprise: Managers Are Terrible at Developing Talent
Managers are worse at developing their employees than at anything else they do. This was the conclusion of Korn Ferry Institute leadership development … Read more
Making HR a True Strategic Partner: It’s Not As Easy as Some Make It Seem
Nothing is easy today. When I lived in the U.S. (I currently work in Dubai), I would always marvel at late night TV commercials. My take was that whatever … Read more
10 Tips For Keeping Your Best Employees Happy
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. Your best employees are the people who … Read more
Want Engaged Employees? Set Conditions That Make Them Really Want to Engage
Have you heard the management joke: “The beatings will continue until morale improves?” Sadly, according to much recent research, it seems this … Read more
A Roadmap for Staying Calm When an Active Shooter is in the Workplace
By Travis Vance An armed gunman just entered your workplace. You’re under stress. What is the first thing you and your management team do? Does someone … Read more
15 Factors That Impact How Your Employees Respond to Change
Here are 15 factors that can impact how your employees’ respond to change: 1. Control The amount of input and influence the employee has around the change, … Read more
With the Big Storm Hitting, How Do You Handle FMLA and FLSA for a Snow Day?
By Eric B. Meyer Back when I had three kids — I took some liberties with snow days and the Fair Labor Standards Act. I’m exempt of course (Executive … Read more
More Reasons Why the Employee Happiness Doesn’t Drive Productivity
Second of two parts Yesterday, I gave you A Dozen Good Reasons You Should Be Cautious About Employee Happiness. My point was that the current focus on … Read more
What a Few Handshakes Told Me About HR’s Ability to Drive Change
My dad wanted a boy. He had me, and only me: a girl. It took me a while to figure that dynamic out. I guess it finally hit as I headed off to Marine Corps … Read more