Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer got the world talking earlier this year when an internal memo was leaked, effectively announcing her intention to put an end to the … Read more
What Happens When You Find the “Right” Job Candidate Too Fast?
Here’s the scenario: You have an opening and you do your recruiting thing. You find a candidate, and lo and behold, they are great! What luck, you think to … Read more
Dealing With a New Company Culture: Do you Compromise, or Adjust?
How are you going to deal with a new culture? Do you think the leadership style in another country will make a difference? I know that you can be very … Read more
Important Message For Your Workers? Make It Short, Sweet, and Entertaining
When you fly, do you actually pay attention to the airline safety announcement? Neither do I. These FAA-mandated announcements are, for the most part, … Read more
The Six Steps For Dealing With an Angry Employee
Editor’s Note: Sometimes, readers ask about past TLNT articles they may have missed. That’s why on Fridays we republish a Classic TLNT post some of you … Read more
I Still Don’t Think That You Work 80 Hours Per Week
I have to say that one of my most well-read posts, ever, and one that I continue to take the most crap about, is What Would it Take to Get You to Work 80 … Read more
Top Performers: Here’s Why Their Employee Referrals Are Golden
Articles from academics don’t always provide practical lessons, but there have been two recent ones that everyone in talent management should pay attention … Read more
Smart Device Policies: If HR Doesn’t Insist on Them, Nobody Else Will
Last week I got a call from a telemarketer. I field dozens of calls from salespeople and potential business partners every week, so this in itself wasn’t … Read more
Do You Know What It Means to Do Meaningful Work?
Yesterday, I wrote about the importance of engaging in meaningful work for employees. But what, exactly, does “meaningful work” mean? As I was catching up … Read more
Working the Social Network: 5 Ways to Leverage Your Recruiting
As an HR professional, mining Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to connect with candidates is likely an integral part of your day. But similar to you, … Read more