The most misunderstood phrase in corporate speak is “People are our greatest asset.” Those five words do more damage than good. That was the hook as I … Read more
Corporate Culture and Workplace Happiness at South by Southwest
Engaged employees are the harbingers of workforce retention and happiness in the workplace, however numerous companies struggle with creating practices and … Read more
How to Cope When You Find You’re Butting Heads With the Boss
Sometimes even when people agree, and like, and respect each other, they can still find it frustrating to communicate. Both can be really smart, capable … Read more
Think We Have Skills Shortages Now? Just Wait Until We Get to 2020
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. Skills shortages in 2020 will rise to an … Read more
Can You and Your Organization Truly Handle Transparency?
A recent article in the Orlando Sentinel caught my attention. It reports that a leasing company has stopped the process of making tenants agree in the … Read more
5 Simple Ways to Lose Your Best Employees
Competition for talent is fierce, and today companies, are pulling out all the stops to attract new employees. From strong rewards programs to competitive … Read more
39 Reasons Why Your Employee Handbook May Violate the Law
By Eric B. Meyer The National Labor Relations Board issued a report this week from General Counsel Richard Griffin, Jr. replete with examples of how your … Read more
Dumb Policies Are a Lose-Lose for Companies, Employees, AND Customers
This week, our postal carrier delivered a controversial piece of mail to the house. The mail was addressed to a man whose name I didn’t recognize, but … Read more
Dealing With Difficult Problems: Sometimes, It Helps to Walk and Talk
Believe it or not, walking loosens the tongue. Think back to your childhood. Do you remember any long walks with grandparents, aunts, or uncles when you … Read more
Deloitte’s New Human Capital Survey Should Be a Wake-Up Call for HR
Deloitte recently released its 2015 Global Human Capital Trends report, their annual comprehensive study of HR, leadership, and talent challenges compiled … Read more