The New England Patriots defeated the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship game last weekend, earning them a trip to the Super Bowl this … Read more
The No. 1 Thing That Job Seekers Really Do Wrong
Editor’s Note: Readers frequently ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday, we republish a Classic TLNT post. I was asked recently by a job seeker: … Read more
10 Ways to Get Employees to Step Up and REALLY Own Their Job
Every employee who works for you will eventually arrive at a crucial intersection, if they haven’t already. At that point, you hope they turn right and … Read more
First Rule of Management: Everyone Doesn’t Have to Know Everything
In an article from Psychology Today titled, Help — My Boss Is Incompetent!, Beverly D. Flaxington writes: “They [incompetent managers] may not know which … Read more
A Recognition Basic: Sometimes, It’s Just About Noticing Colleagues Efforts
Above and beyond – that’s a common theme for what types of employee contributions should be recognized. And it’s a good theme. This is so important to some … Read more
Five Great Out-of-the-Box Ways to Engage Your Employees
It’s no secret that employee engagement drives productivity in the workplace. In fact, organizations with a high level of engagement reported having 21 … Read more
Do You Really Need to Write an HR Policy For THAT?
My husband calls them “blond moments” when he shows me a cartoon and I don’t get it. I’m also a bit gullible when I read spoofs and satires. No, thank you … Read more
Want a Good Measure of a Company? It’s How They Treat Those Who Quit
I left my first post-college professional position after a little over four years on the job. In that time, I had worked my tail off for the organization … Read more
Why You Need to Make Hiring a One-Day Affair
The average time to fill an average job in the United States is 25 days. Unfortunately, in many cases top candidates are no longer available after 10 days. … Read more
Same-Sex Couples Now Must Marry to Get Employer Health Benefits
Until recently, same-sex couples could not legally marry. Now, some are finding they must wed if they want to keep their partner’s job-based health … Read more