I’ve been in the software business for over 15 years now and I’ve seen first hand the trials that companies go through trying to find the right software … Read more
The Trick Getting People Who Don’t Work For You to Do Work For You
Editor’s Note: Sometimes, readers ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post that some of you have requested. … Read more
What Happens When Company Culture Gets a Big Wake-Up Call
When will executive leadership wake up and realize that employees can see through the rhetoric when it doesn’t match their actions? Perhaps my comments are … Read more
How Employee-Sponored Health Insurance Is Changing
United Parcel Service got attention by dropping some working spouses from its health plan and partly blaming the Affordable Care Act. But UPS’s move is … Read more
The Two Most Important Decisions That a Manager Can Make
The first time I held a general management role, I had a mentor share something with me I found to be pretty life changing. He said, “You need to … Read more
Spock Had It Right: It’s About Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations
Why is creating a diverse team important? Do you know how to create diverse teams? As the Vulcans say in Star Trek, “Infinite diversity in infinite … Read more
Millennial Myths: Really, They Are No Different Than Other Generations
Is anyone else tired of hearing the myths about Millennials in the workplace (entitled, need constant praise and reassurance, difficult to manage)? I know … Read more
Six Keys to Getting a Better Payoff From Virtual Training
Everyone agrees that employee skills training can improve organizational productivity by dramatic margins. The challenge for learning leaders is how to … Read more
Making Remote Employees a Critical Part of Your Company’s Success
More and more companies use people not located at the main office. These include people working at home full or part time, as well as at smaller remote … Read more
Dear Millennials: Here’s How to Get a Little Work-Life Balance
I realize all you young go-getters would work 25/8 if possible; however, heed this advice from a 20-year business veteran who tried that: You can’t … Read more