Last week I discussed why the end-of-year bonus practice should be ended. Then I read this post from Jill Geisler on Poynter.org. Jill is speaking more to … Read more
A Salary Is No Joking Matter – or Is It?
Humor is a powerful tool. Wielded well (particularly in a self-deprecating manner), it can help defuse tension, build rapport and boost morale. But who … Read more
The 7 Ways Organizations Justify Bullying in The Workplace
“You are fired, Get out! I am not going to pay you for two weeks! Leave now and I mean right this minute.” Yes, that is the way that it ended. OK, I gave … Read more
SAP Will Spend $3.4 Billion to Buy Cloud Provider SuccessFactors
Germany-based software maker SAP announced today (Dec. 3) that it is buying SuccessFactors for $3.4 billion. The $40 a share all-cash deal is a 52 percent … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Why Do Middle Managers Resist Flex-Work for Employees?
If you’re one of those people who keep close watch on the changing trends in the workforce, you might think that flexible schedules and working … Read more
Not Exactly a News Flash: Study Finds Millennials Deficient in Work Ethic
According to a new report from the consulting group Workplace Options, more than three quarters of Americans surveyed say that the Millennial generation … Read more
Beating Holiday Hangover at Work: All it Takes is a Plan, a Purpose, a Project
Editor’s Note: This is only TLNT’s second holiday season, but there’s a lot of great content you might have missed at this time last year. For the last two … Read more
Test Your HR Legal Smarts: Case of The Naughty Poet and the Bad Haircut
With all the suing going on these days, adding J.D. to your SPHR might be a wise investment. Considering that the average compensatory award in a federal … Read more
Why HR Fails at Organizational Projects
I was watching the movie 300 recently for what seems like the 300th time. (What can I say? I like gladiator movies, and yes, I know what that says about my … Read more
Here Are 4 More Good Reasons For You to Attend TLNT Transform
Now that we’re into December and the last month of 2011, it’s time to start getting serious about your plans for the New Year. And if you like … Read more