How much of a raise would it take for you to switch jobs? According to one new survey, not very much. I get lots and lots of surveys and research sent to … Read more
8 Ways to Tell If Your Executive Communications Are Executive Enough
Are you coming across at the right level? Becoming proficient at executive communications is critical for every mid-level manager. Many leaders are very … Read more
New Study Shows There is Rampant Transgender Discrimination in the Workplace
By Eric B. Meyer On Tuesday, voters in Houston took to the polls and said no to Prop 1. That’s a ballot measure that would have outlawed discrimination at … Read more
The Complicated Dynamics Behind Workplace Bullying
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. I just didn’t want to go anymore. She made … Read more
Compensation Will Be Just Fine Without Your Dysfunctional Performance Appraisals
I have been calling for the death of traditional, scored performance appraisals for a long time. Today, there is a chorus of voices singing this same hymn. … Read more
Hiring? Approving Mortgages? In the End, It’s Really the Same Thing
Imagine that Chris wants to buy a house and needs a mortgage. He applies online and is sent an email by an intern asking to schedule time to discuss his … Read more
So, How Does OSHA Raise Penalties 82% and We Don’t Notice?
By Howard Mavity A lot of us woke up on Nov. 3 and exclaimed, “What the heck! How did that happen?” The two-year Budget Agreement President Obama signed on … Read more
A Lesson From Bill Simmons: Your Company Will Muddle On Without You
Last Friday, right before the end of the business day, ESPN announced that it was shutting down its very popular website Grantland. Grantland was a site … Read more
A 21st Century Workplace Question: To Drink on the Job, or Not to Drink on the Job?
Going out for a beer after work is probably one of the oldest traditions in the modern workplace, but lately a growing number of companies are bucking that … Read more
Is Your Workforce Flexible and Resilient Enough to Survive a Merger?
Is your workforce resilient enough to survive a merger? For company founders and executive teams, mergers and acquisitions are often exciting – a … Read more