Getting dressed the other morning for a 5 AM flight, I turned on the television as I dressed. But at 2 AM, the choices are slim. As I tried to find the … Read more
Are Job Titles Still a Big Deal in the Modern Workplace?
A funny thing happened a couple of years ago – I went to go run my Mom’s business. That, in and of itself, isn’t funny; the funny part took place during a … Read more
The Six Critical Factors HR Professionals Need to be Successful
Editor’s Note: Dr. John Sullivan has been a provocateur and strategist in the field of human resources and talent management for over 30 years. His … Read more
Two Great Reasons Why You Should Take Time to Become a Mentor
Who, me? I remember when I first joined HP, I was notified by my manager that I was to attend a meeting with HR to discuss mentoring. I went in thinking, … Read more
Google’s Reorganization: Does It Spell a Brighter Future, or Trouble Ahead?
Last week, Google acknowledged it was reorganizing in the wake of Larry Page’s assent to the Chief Executive Officer position. The Los Angeles Times … Read more
Are You an HR Jerk? Remember, You’re Not Required to Act Like One
I was on vacation last week – yea me! I got to spend a ton of quality time with Kim and the boys as we hit Northern Michigan and pretty much just laid … Read more
Yes, in Hiring, Experience Does Matter – As Long as it is the Right Type
Last year, a sharp HR professional left a comment here at TLNT on a story that mentioned the positives when someone hired for a job has relevant … Read more
An Authentic Leader Shows Why Holding on to Core Values is Important
I got a call from an institutional public shareholder I’ve known for many years. The conversation went something like, “I’m assuming … Read more
Recruiting Truism: The Old-Fashioned Phone Never Goes Out of Fashion
Lately I’ve been reading about how the telephone is so (19th and 20th Century) over. The outcry goes that social media has reinvented the wheel and … Read more
Why Major League Baseball is Like a Big HR Lab – 3 Lessons to Remember
Major League Baseball is back, which means I now have something to do each night until November! Yeah me, I’m winning! More importantly, MLB gives us some … Read more