First in a series By David Goldsmith with Lorrie Goldsmith Many decision makers put a lot of pressure on themselves to come up with the next killer idea, … Read more
Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics: Engagement & Company Performance
Earlier this year, John Hollon wrote an article here on TLNT titled Getting to the Bottom Line Impact of Employee Engagement. In it, he recognizes that … Read more
Company Culture? When I Hear the Word Culture, I Reach for My Gun
The work on organizational culture is in its infancy compared to other areas of focus for improving organizations. I completed a quick search of various … Read more
Internal or External? Why You May Benefit Promoting From Within
Let’s say there is a skills gap in your company. If budgets allow, your first inclination might be to hire someone from outside the company to close that … Read more
Decision Making 101: Using Core Values to Overcome Analysis Paralysis
The Disease: Analysis paralysis – becoming stuck in the thinking/researching/discussing process to the point a decision to move forward is never made. The … Read more
Here’s Why Your Employee Engagement Survey Isn’t Paying Off
It seems like most organizations these days are spending significant time, money and energy in an effort to drive up employee engagement through surveys or … Read more
Employees Love It, But Does a 4-Day Workweek Work For Your Business?
Business owners, do your employees work a four-day workweek? If you answered no, you’re not alone. The business world has evolved in many ways over the … Read more
High Deductible Health Plans: Low Premiums, Steep Risks for Employees
Alison Mitisek was at a Denver pediatrician’s office with her 15-month-old son last August when she passed out. The doctor’s office staff … Read more
The Day After: 4 Things You Need to Do When the Big Event is Over
Were you seeking an Election Day 2012 political blog analyzing voting trends and demographic patterns to deduce changes in red states and blue states? If … Read more
Showing Value: How HR Needs to Rethink Itself for a Changing World
Here’s another example of how HR just can’t get any respect. A new global survey of more than 400 senior executives from from audit, tax and … Read more