Open-ended engagement survey questions typically provide few actual insights, argues Mark Murphy. He urges managers to ask more specific questions if they … Read more
Why progression (not promotion) is the answer to retention
Last September, Forbes published an article that not only grabbed my attention but really ought to grab the attention of talent managers everywhere. The … Read more
Before and after Dashboards
If truth be told, dashboards were one of the first big successes and then, the first big failures, of people analytics. They were a success in that they … Read more
It works for me #4: Prioritizing authenticity during the hiring process
Regular visitors to TLNT.com will know that we are unabashedly proud about the power of progressive HR. But to really be the voice of the HR sector, it’s … Read more
Is your HR policy really ‘human-centric’?
In an article for Fortune magazine in late 2021, Rasmus Hougaard, CEO of Potential Project and co-author of “Compassionate Leadership: How to do Hard … Read more
Have you got a coaching mindset? Take this test to find out
In HR the words ‘coaching’ and ‘managing’ are often (and wrongly) used interchangeably. Yet the fact is, there are some very big differences between these … Read more
How to spot people who love their jobs
On this Valentine’s Day love is all about us. But wander through any office or pick up any business journal, and it won’t take long to realize that … Read more
Clean slate legislation: Are you ready for it?
In a couple of months time, any ex-offender living in Michigan with a ten year conviction-free record and a seven year clean slate for certain misdemeanors … Read more
Case Study: Why having more skills (not working more hours) boosts productivity
When it comes to describing what employers are trying to get out of their staff, perhaps the phrase ‘trying to get a quart into a pint glass’ needs to be … Read more
GM staff to pocket record profit share; calling veterans ‘heroes’ limits their careers
GM staff set to pocket record profit share A union-negotiated formula that requires General Motors to give a profit share to workers at a rate of $1,000 … Read more