I’ve found yet another good executive interview featured in the New York Times Corner Office column. This one is with Deborah Bial, president of the Posse … Read more
When Performance Reviews Simply Aren’t Enough
So, performance reviews aren’t enough? Performance reviews are slow feedback, as they only occur once a year. Most employees do not want to wait 51 weeks … Read more
HR Certification: Evaluating a”Free” Credential by Applying What We Know
It’s time to think like the HR professionals we are. As professionals in human resource management, we all assess human capital and the credentials that … Read more
Study: Minimal Savings For Employers Who Cap Medical Payments
In an effort to slow health care spending, more employers are looking at capping what they pay for certain procedures — like joint replacements — and … Read more
Appeals Court Foils the Age Discrimination Claims of “Superman”
By Eric B. Meyer General Zod is not impressed. Carlyn Johnson was diligent and hard-working. As a security guard, he had a reputation of never refusing an … Read more
3 Good Reasons You Should Re-Hire Someone You Fired
Editor’s Note: Readers frequently ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday. There is an unwritten HR law that … Read more
When You Tell an Employee That “Family Comes First,” Do You Mean It?
“At this organization, family comes first.” This phrase is used so commonly by companies recruiting employees that its weight and meaning have … Read more
Is it Really Time to Say Goodbye to the Merit Matrix?
Bill Kutik hates the merit matrix and I suspect he is not alone. The merit matrix is not dead — not yet, with recent WorldatWork research confirming … Read more
Temp Staffing Still Rising as Time to Fill Rates Get Even Longer
On the heels of a survey finding that a quarter of all employers plan to add temporary staff this quarter comes a forecast that temporary agency staffing … Read more
Here’s What HR Should Be Doing to Have More Business Impact
How can HR become more strategic? Is there an opportunity for HR to have a much bigger impact on business performance? A 2012 PwC study found that … Read more