By Stephen M. Shapiro Leaders of organizations often use the expression “Think outside the box” when urging their employees to innovate. The belief is that … Read more
Why Don’t We Do More About the Basic (But Less-Than-Ideal) Resume?
Before the economy turned on its head in 2008, I received what seemed to be a pitch a week from a new company looking to revolutionize the standard resume. … Read more
How You Can Help Employees Cope With Their Medical Bills
Flying home last week from the wintry Northwest, I heard lots of sneezing and sniffles from my fellow travelers. Although we’ve been lucky to have such a … Read more
From Cost-Cutting to Revenue Generating: Driving Strategic HR
Anyone who has spent much time here at TLNT probably knows that San Francisco State business professor Dr. John Sullivan has a lot to day about the state … Read more
Notice Deadline Looming Under New York Wage Theft Protection Act
By Christopher H. Mills Employers with operations and employees in New York State should by now be aware that the first notice to all employees regarding … Read more
Managing Talent: Why You Should Treat it Like a Marketing Portfolio
How defined is your brand? “I have always believed that great brands are built on improving the lives of the people they serve; I wanted to prove that … Read more
Is Your Profit Sharing Plan Really a BINO (a Bonus in Name Only)?
Jack Stack – the founder/CEO of SRC Holdings, author of The Great Game of Business, and considered by many to be the father of open-book management … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Should You Add Your Co-Workers as Facebook Friends?
It’s a question that I’ve heard asked a lot: should you add your co-workers as “friends’ on Facebook? Good question. But as Miami … Read more
Yes, Culture & Recognition Matters to Workers — Everywhere in the World
I hear time and again that “it’s different over there.” Or,“They do things differently. They don’t have the same expectations our employees here have.” I … Read more
How Do You Hire Better? Maybe You Should Hire More Beautiful People
What do you think of, in regards to smarts, when I say: “Sexy, blond, model type?” What about: “Strong, athletic jock?” Or, what about: “Scrawny, nerdy, … Read more