You knew this day was coming: It’s the day that federal COBRA subsidies for unemployed workers runs out. As a blog post at The New Republic put it: … Read more
Rookie Manager Mistakes: How to Avoid Them — Even If You Aren’t a Rookie
It’s been a long time since I first became a manager, but I remember the experience clearly because it was back when you simply got thrown into a … Read more
Three Reasons You Should Rethink the Hand-Written Thank You Note
People know I’m in the “thank you” business. It’s my job (and my pleasure) to help organizations get better at expressing appreciation for the efforts of … Read more
Labor Relations Board Delivers a Three-Punch Knockout for Unions
By Eric B. Meyer Yesterday, the National Labor Relations Board issued three very union-friendly opinions that could have an effect on the way you conduct … Read more
Today on TLNT Radio: Employee Engagement is About the Simple Stuff
Editor’s note: We will be continuing the TLNT Radio show in podcast format rather than on BlogTalkRadio. New episodes will be posted here at TLNT … Read more
How to Stay Front, Center, and Visible — Even When You Work Remotely
Many people have asked me recently how to build your personal brand and get positive visibility when you work remotely and no one can see you! … Read more
6 Tips for Getting Employees to Better Utilize Preventive Health Care
“I’m here because my father got cancer,” I said to the doctor at my first annual check up in almost four years. She was running about 40 minutes behind. … Read more
Savings From Remote Work: One State Could Save $1.5 Billion a Year
When it comes to telework and remote working arrangements, one of the toughest things to get your hands around is how much money doing it actually saves. … Read more
7 Obstacles Management Must Address to Achieve a Top 20 Workforce
Empower, motivate, clarify, involve, passion, tough-mindedness — you have heard it all. Some people make a good living promoting these ideas. … Read more
Some Wage-Hour Questions You May Get Due to Hurricane Irene
By John E. Thompson Affected employers will no doubt have a variety of wage-hour questions in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. The number and scope of the … Read more