By Dr. David Vik I don’t know about you, but I love HR. The department does so much for the company and its employees, and a lot of it, I feel, goes … Read more
What HR Can Learn From Ben Affleck: Grace, Professionalism, and Argo
Editor’s Note: With the Academy Awards drawing near, TLNT again asked some prominent thought leaders to write about their favorite movie from this past … Read more
Why Did Employee Engagement Win Out During a Cruise Ship Debacle?
You’ve most likely heard the story of the paralyzed Carnival cruise ship, The Triumph. The cruise ship that lost power last week and had to be towed by tug … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: How to Separate the Producers from the Pretenders
If you are looking to hire producers, look for these four traits: They don’t let anything stop them from being successful. They look for things that need … Read more
Doing the “Pope Thing”: Lessons From the Day I Walked in and Quit My Job
When I got in my car the other morning, the news flash that came through was that Pope Benedict XVI had resigned. This was big news since apparently a … Read more
Incompetent, Unproductive Employees: They’re Pretty Easy to Spot
Spotting incompetence is simple. Look for the people who know full well what they need to change about themselves to be more productive but refuse to do … Read more
How HR Can Implement Big Data — in Six Baby Steps
While some companies are leaping into Big Data with a vengeance, others are shying away from Big Data altogether. The term “Big Data” alone scares off the … Read more
Why Changing Functional Roles Is a Golden Opportunity for HR
Until recently, the role of corporate functions such as HR, marketing, and IT, was relatively straightforward. These organizations carried out essential … Read more
What Children Can Teach Us About Winning and Retaining Employees
Human Resource specialists frequently boast graduate degrees and specialized skill sets gained from attending professional seminars and career development … Read more
The Remote Work Advantage, or Why a Big Storm Wasn’t a Big Problem
Sometimes when we hear weather reports we tend to turn a blind eye or ear depending upon your medium. This past weekend in the New York City area, we were … Read more