“I had just gotten laid off and could not find work even with an MBA. My husband was an attorney who did not like being an attorney.” “I became a CPA … Read more
Be Selfish to Get Ahead
From the time we’re old enough to understand what our parents are saying to us, we’re told that being selfish is a bad thing – that you should share your … Read more
When All’s Not Quiet On the Office Front, Everyone Suffers
Noise in the workplace annoys us – a lot. Surveys show that we care more about interior acoustics than we do about how clean our workplaces are, what we … Read more
One Last Word From TLNT’s Founding Editor: Aloha, Adios, and Goodbye
Six years ago this week, I joined ERE Media to tackle what seemed at the time like an overwhelming project: Develop a new blog/website focused on HR and … Read more
The Logical Lessons Managers Can Learn From Mr. Spock
Editor’s Note: As I wrap up my time as Editor of TLNT — today is my last day — I wanted to share some of my favorite posts from over the years. … Read more
The Secret To Business and Workplace Success? It’s Getting Stuff Done
Editor’s Note: As I wind down my stint as Editor of TLNT — Friday is my last day — I wanted to share some of my favorite posts from over the years. Here’s … Read more
The Office Dress Code Debate: How Would You Deal With Katy Perry?
Editor’s Note: As I wind down my stint as Editor of TLNT — this is my last week — I wanted to share some of my favorite posts from over the years. Here’s … Read more
As Google Found Out, It Takes a Lot Of Work to Really Hire Smarter
As much as we might not like to admit it, our career paths are heavily influence by sheer luck and happenstance, i.e., knowing someone who can give us a … Read more
There’s No Quick and Easy Fix to Building a Successful Workforce
I recently stumbled across a blog post titled, After years of intensive analysis, Google discovers the key to good teamwork is being nice. I knew that … Read more
Forget the Feds – States and Cities Are Driving Changes in Employment Issues
By Gregory Hanscom While many are mesmerized by the presidential primaries and remain frustrated by gridlock in Congress, states and municipalities are … Read more