The days when the basic function of an HR professional focused purely on core HR matters of recruitment and payroll are long gone. “It was a simpler time,” … Read more
When Workers Fear Asking Questions, Nothing Gets Better
The truth is that most people are afraid to ask questions—whether from years of conditioning within a company or plain old human nature. Whatever natural … Read more
Why CEOs Fire CHROs and How to Avoid Being Canned
I just met with yet another HR head fired unceremoniously from an embattled tech firm. HR heads may last longer than sales leads, but they still probably … Read more
Change Will Be Successful If You Understand Change Is A Choice
On the most basic level, change is a choice. Many leaders don’t see it that way. They declare employees must follow the system, as doing so is their job. … Read more
What Piloting a Pig Roast Party Can Teach Leaders
One of the lessons I learned early in my career was the value of piloting ideas and new processes. Just saying the words “Let’s try a pilot” seemed to open … Read more
7 Steps to Fixing A Broken HR Department
I had a friend start a new HR leadership position recently. When I spoke to her the other day, she talked about how the department she has inherited is … Read more
The ESP Of Implementing Change
After all the years I have spent translating the change agendas of organizations into the daily activities of their employees, I realize there is no silver … Read more
Doing The Tough Stuff: What Managers Can Learn From (Gulp!) Kim Kardashian
Editor’s Note: As I wind down my stint as Editor of TLNT — this is my last week — I wanted to share some of my favorite posts from over the years. Here’s … Read more
The Future Workplace? It Will Be Built Around Smaller, Quicker, More Agile Teams
One of the largest themes emerging from Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends 2016 report is the need for companies to be much more agile. In the face of … Read more
The Ultimate Workplace Power? When Managers Decide to Apologize
“They weren’t quite sure what to do with it.” Cheryl chuckled after telling me what happened with her team. The “it” her team wasn’t quite sure how to deal … Read more