“My name is xxxxx — where are u headed?” I replied that I was heading to Dubai and the conversation started (which was eased by the champagne served … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: A 2015 Resolution to Keep – Re-Recruiting Your Top Talent
Nearly every January, we see a rash of articles in the business press reporting the percentage of employees who have made a New Year’s resolution to find a … Read more
Why They Stay or Why They Go: The Keys to Good Employee Retention
We know that it’s far cheaper to retain an employee than to replace them. But in order to understand how to retain, we first need to understand the … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Expecting a Solid Raise in 2015? Don’t Hold Your Breath
For five years now, I have been writing stories based on consultants and analysts projections of what kind of raises businesses are planning to give … Read more
Workplace Collaboration: Here’s Why It Doesn’t Always Work
It’s hard to remember a time when collaboration wasn’t a widely discussed and accepted concept. It drives how we design offices, how we form … Read more
Recruiting in 2015: Better Get Ready to Start Dating
When I was asked recently for my thoughts on what 2015 will bring for talent acquisition, I responded with — dating. Partly, I just couldn’t get … Read more
Good Boss, Bad Boss, How to Be the Right Kind of Boss
Editor’s Note: Readers frequently ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday, we republish a Classic TLNT post. Are you a good boss, or a bad boss? … Read more
Just When Did HR Become the Devil in Disguise?
While talent is valued, the Human Resources function is depreciated. Doesn’t that say something? At the same time that society defends the right of … Read more
A Talent Management Truth: Your Employees ARE Your Brand!
North Americans tend to be a results-oriented bunch. We applaud an endeavor’s result, but are sometimes myopic about how that result was achieved. The same … Read more
What College Football Shows Us About Measuring Talent and Results
Athletes and coaches love the bottom line of a game. You win or you lose. The winner is clear. Usually. This past year, college football addressed a … Read more