You may have heard that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) put out new rules about independent contractors. Former Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said these … Read more
Opening the Closet Door: Next-Level Inclusion for LGBTQ Employees
Your company has likely already taken the necessary legal steps to ensure equal opportunity for its LGBTQ employees. Even before The Supreme Court … Read more
Happening on TLNT: Can Managers and Direct Reports Be Friends?
“The average person spends 8.5 hours per day at work. That means you spend about one-third of your life working and likely spend more time … Read more
The Eternal Question: Can a Manager and an Employee Be Friends?
The average person spends 8.5 hours per day at work. That means you spend about one-third of your life working and likely spend more time interacting with … Read more
Moving From Predictive to Pervasive Analytics
Most maturity models for people analytics implicitly assume that the goal is ever-increasing mathematical sophistication. I’ve argued that mathematical … Read more
CHROs Divulge the Pressures of Being Modern People Leaders
The modern CHRO holds one of the most difficult positions in the C-suite. You have to possess a deep understanding of the business that’s on par with your … Read more
Whatever Happened to Common Sense Inside Companies?
When people start working inside organizations, something happens to them. They forget they’re human. They start adhering to rules, processes, procedures, … Read more
Redefining HR in 2021 — Maybe This Time Will Be Different?
It’s the start of a new year. What better time than now to explore how to do HR better? Except, haven’t we been doing this year after year? After year? … Read more
HR Famous: How HR Leaders Use Conduct Policies in Crazy Times
On episode 46 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett and Jessica Lee come together to discuss the art and concept of … Read more
Happening on TLNT: Managing a Level-Six “Assbag” Crisis
Late in my HR career, I provided support to a group of IT professionals in our St. Louis office. It wasn’t a glamorous job, but it was nice to talk to … Read more