Mark Manson is a brilliant writer, and one of my favorites. He recently wrote an article titled Screw Finding Your Passion, where he made a comment about … Read more
Want “A” Players? Here’s The One Interview Question You Need To Ask
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. Finding B+ players is pretty easy. Finding … Read more
Making HR the Hero: Using Predictive Analytics to Solve Real Business Challenges
Today’s business executives are increasingly applying pressure to their HR departments to use “predictive analytics.” This pressure isn’t unique to … Read more
I Can’t Stand It When Snotty Recruiters Refer to Candidates as “Crapplicants”
Just last week, I heard several mature and qualified recruiters use the word crapplicant at a technology conference. (Jerks!) Crapplicant is an offensive … Read more
Workplace 101: Getting Your Organization to Master the Conference Call
What do you get when you cross a meeting with a phone call? Perhaps you have seen that hysterical YouTube video called “The Conference Call.” If not, you … Read more
Overlooked Leadership Actions That Create an Optimistic Workplace
What does it feel like where you work? What about on your team? Today’s work environments are laden with low engagement to active disengagement. Employees’ … Read more
Figured Out Millennials Yet? Well, Better Get Ready to Deal With Gen Z
We haven’t quite got Millennials (aka Gen Y) figured out, and here comes Gen Z! Universum, the global employer branding firm, has conducted a Gen Z survey … Read more
Stop Trying to Make Talent Management Chicken Salad Out of Chicken “S@#t”
While the old saying reflected in the title is rather crude, in a Made to Stick “Make your point sticky by using analogies that pack a punch” kind of way, … Read more
How To Avoid These Six Classic Hiring Horror Stories
When it comes to new employees, the majority of the discussion centers on recruitment. And, perhaps rightly so. After all, if you can’t get the right … Read more
Here’s Why Gratitude Is So Good For Your Employees (and Your Business)
Over the last 15 years, psychological science has made leaps and bounds in understanding the mental and health benefits of giving and receiving gratitude. … Read more