Ten years ago, one retailer was far ahead of the curve on analytics. It built a skilled analytics team the likes of which most of us would envy today. … Read more
Why You Should Tell High-Potential Employees That They’re HIPOs
Most HR professionals say that finding and developing high potential employees (HIPOs) is a top priority, but for employees it can seem like joining an … Read more
My HR Resolution: Make 2016 When You Pull Out the Stops on Engagement
This past week, we concluded the Middle East HR Employment Engagement Forum 2015 held in Dubai. It ended on a high note. As conference chair, my closing … Read more
In Praise of Stand-Up Meetings
“One of my favorite tricks is to conduct most of my meetings standing up. I find it to be a much quicker way of getting down to business, making a … Read more
The 3 Fears Employees Have About Engagement — and How to Confront Them
Employee engagement initiatives don’t have to be stressful. Too many times, we’ve seen organizations dragging their feet on engagement work. And we get it; … Read more
How to Have the Best, Litigation-Free Office Holiday Party Ever
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is getting into the spirit with some classic holiday posts. Look for them through Christmas Eve. It is … Read more
A Sobering Look at How Work — and Workers — Are Changing Globally
I’m a big fan of the SHRM Foundation. The resources they put in the hands of HR professionals all over the world are impressive. They do this by funding … Read more
5 Reasons That Most Leaders Fail as Communicators
The essence of leadership is communication: To cast a vision, to inspire, to collaborate on strategy, and to engage followers in accomplishing a mission. … Read more
What We Can Learn From Companies Revamping Performance Management
Traditional performance management processes have come under fire for being outdated, time consuming, and ineffective. Rather than contributing to the … Read more
Do Peoples’ Faces Fall When You Tell Them You Work in HR?
So, I’m on vacation, on a train passing through northern Utah on the way to Aspen. If you’re not familiar with traveling by train, they have lovely dining … Read more