We’re all on this “transparency” bandwagon in our hiring practices. We make sure to be ultra transparent about everything — except the real … Read more
Think That an Employee Might Be Faking Sick? Check on Social Media
By Eric B. Meyer It’s that time of year again — open enrollment, flu shots, and CareerBuilder.com’s annual list of the most creative … Read more
Are Your Employee Engagement Efforts Getting Outdated?
Leaders who step back and consider their employee engagement and outreach efforts for a moment may realize that they have lost the thread. If employees are … Read more
3 Keys to Being a Good Boss – It’s About Presence, Praise & Promise
Editor’s Note: Readers frequently ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday. Today’s post is inspired by this … Read more
How Can Bad Leadership Produce Good Results?
A few months ago, I stopped freelancing and dove head first into a regular, full-time position with benefits. I was happy about the offer and looked … Read more
Do Fingers With Frostbite Constitute a Disability Under the ADA?
By Eric B. Meyer Let’s talk about what it means to have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act. In Wilson v. Iron Tiger … Read more
Actually, Contract Workers Really ARE the “Cream of the Crop”
There is a common misconception that contract workers are lower-level or not the “cream of the crop.” This misconception stems from the picture many people … Read more
How to Handle a Miscommunicating Manager – Even If It’s You
Communication. It’s the key to any successful relationship, whether personal or professional. Our communication style – how we communicate – has an impact … Read more
How to Tell If One of Your Employees Is Interviewing For Another Job
A few weeks back, HR master Kris Dunn, fellow TLNT blogger Laurie Ruettimann and I did a series for SumTotal called HR Hangouts. The concept was to get on … Read more
Is It Finally Time to Ditch the Phone Interview?
In the 1870s, we were first able to transmit speech electronically, thanks to Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray. Over the years, phone technology … Read more