Will we need workforce planning in a future filled with blood-sucking robots? A talent management colleague told me that workforce planning may no longer … Read more
The Battle For Top Talent: Will Your Workforce Policies Pass the Smell Test?
“You mean to tell me that you tried to forbid someone to look for a job for two years until the program that they are in is completed? Are you guys nuts?” … Read more
Want Help at Work? You Need to Go Beyond Just Asking For Things
One of the things that I observe over and over again is just how much help highly successful people get from others. Whatever they are doing, they seem to … Read more
Here’s Why Nobody Smart (or Good) Will Sign Your Social Media Policy
For a little context, a few years ago, I wrote a post here at TLNT about how you shouldn’t have a social media policy for your organization. In it, I said: … Read more
The Biggest Challenges Facing HR Today
Last week, I told you what it takes to be a conference speaker. This week, I want to tell you about some of the things I talk about when I am on the road. … Read more
Remembering Core Values, or What I Learned From “Jerry Maguire”
I’ve always found it difficult to pinpoint my core values because I believe that as humans, we are always changing and adapting to our environment. Then, I … Read more
Engagement? You Don’t Get Much Honoring an “Employee of the Month”
What drives someone to wear a t-shirt like this? Just lost his job? Wishes he could retire and play video games all day? Is he a rebel at work and proud of … Read more
The Three Things It Takes to Be Wildly Successful
Have you heard of Adam Grant? If not, you soon will. Not only is Dr. Grant the youngest tenured professor at The Wharton School of Business at the … Read more
Cultural DNA: Why Your Employees Must Live It in Their Daily Lives
Today, I’d like to share with you a case study on the importance of values and how you make them real. I’m using as my case study company Guidewire … Read more
Your Parents Don’t Work in HR – So Why Do Employees Act Like They Do?
Do parents make good HR professionals? I ask because I worry that too many HR people — with or without children — mistake themselves for moms and dads when … Read more