You know what position I would love to apply for!? Junior Human Resource Manager, said no one ever! I hate spending three seconds on job titles because job … Read more
10 Tips for Successfully Influencing Change
Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher, was quoted as saying “change is the only constant in life.“ Most of us would agree, and we may even be tempted … Read more
HR’s Role in the Digital Workplace: It’s Time for Reinvention
Editor’s Note: This is the first of 12 essays from the new book, The Rise of HR; Wisdom From 73 Thoughts Leaders. It’s compiled by Dave Ulrich, … Read more
The ONE Question Managers Must Answer — Correctly
As a manager, you hear questions every day. Some are serious; some trivial. “What do you hear about the merger plans?” “Is our budget being cut?” “Can we … Read more
Tech Insights: Technology’s Role in Helping to Build Business Alignment
I once did a study of critical incidents for managers in a large bank, and I always asked, “Where does this story start? When did you first get involved?” … Read more
The Power of Thanks Is in Us All, If We’re Willing to Share It
I benefit from my job in the same ways most people do. I earn a paycheck that pays for a roof over my head and food in my belly. But because my company is … Read more
The Two Most Important Decisions That a Manager Can Make
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. The first time I held a general management … Read more
Open Office Backlash: Did Anyone Ask Employees What They Thought?
According to the International Management Facility Association, nearly 70 percent of corporate offices now have so-called “open-plan” offices, or work … Read more
Creativity Out of Chaos: Millennials Thrive in an Open Work Culture
Investing in the success of Millennials isn’t a request or a dilapidated plea to appease the emerging workforce anymore. Millennials are a critical part … Read more
There’s a Good Reason Why HR Should Lead Change Initiatives
Change management is about people, performance and leadership, ergo, one would think HR should be leading the charge (or at least playing a major role). … Read more