In an article sure to inspire a good bit of negative “kids today!” comments, The Wall Street Journal recently published an article on a “kinder, softer” … Read more
Yes, Your Independent Contractors SHOULD Release Employment Claims
Editor’s Note: Weekly Wrap is taking the week off. It will return next Friday. By Eric B. Meyer Here’s a thought: Consider requiring your new … Read more
Four Steps to Less Dreadful (and Stressful) Performance Reviews
If your role involves managing employees, you most likely have something in common with just about every other manager — you dread performance review … Read more
The Trouble With Open Offices: Too Much Noise, Too Many Distractions
Many workplaces today feature more open spaces and smaller, and often shared, workstations. These open floor plans have become “the new normal” in many … Read more
What Mid-Sized Firms Need to Consider When Shopping for HR Technology
A recent study of more than 200 companies by our friends at the Starr Conspiracy Intelligence Unit revealed that in the next 12 months, 57 percent of … Read more
Rejection Letter Dos and Don’ts: How to Treat People With a Little Decency
A number of years ago I got rejected for a job. I know, I know, you are probably as surprised as I was. The funny part is, I got the hard copy, snail mail … Read more
Thinking About TLNT’s HPW Summit? Well, Think About HR Guru Dave Ulrich
Way, way back in the summer of 2010, right after launching TLNT, I referred to Dave Ulrich as “an all-around HR Guru” and said he was “one of the greatest … Read more
You Shouldn’t Ignore Criminal Records When Checking Candidates
The scenario may seem familiar, whether through a real life experience or something you saw on TV. You interview a candidate and it appears as if they … Read more
What Are You Doing to Keep the Best of the Best?
The movie Whiplash — the story of a young talented drummer and his demanding and ruthless teacher — is garnering a lot of attention (it’s been nominated … Read more
They’re Yours to Lose — The Impact of Good and Bad Bosses
Last week, while listening to a friend weigh the pros and cons of a potential job offer, I started thinking about what I call the Unholy Work Trinity (UWT) … Read more