There has been a lot in the news lately as more and more companies have abandoned their traditional performance review processes in favor of both more … Read more
Tech Insights: 4 Keys to Help Embrace Evidence-Based HR
Ten years ago, one retailer was far ahead of the curve on analytics. It built a skilled analytics team the likes of which most of us would envy today. … Read more
Why You Should Tell High-Potential Employees That They’re HIPOs
Most HR professionals say that finding and developing high potential employees (HIPOs) is a top priority, but for employees it can seem like joining an … Read more
My HR Resolution: Make 2016 When You Pull Out the Stops on Engagement
This past week, we concluded the Middle East HR Employment Engagement Forum 2015 held in Dubai. It ended on a high note. As conference chair, my closing … Read more
In Praise of Stand-Up Meetings
“One of my favorite tricks is to conduct most of my meetings standing up. I find it to be a much quicker way of getting down to business, making a … Read more
The 3 Fears Employees Have About Engagement — and How to Confront Them
Employee engagement initiatives don’t have to be stressful. Too many times, we’ve seen organizations dragging their feet on engagement work. And we get it; … Read more
How to Have the Best, Litigation-Free Office Holiday Party Ever
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is getting into the spirit with some classic holiday posts. Look for them through Christmas Eve. It is … Read more
Leadership in Recruiting: How to Create Happy Employees, Happy Experiences, and Happy Clients
My family and I go to Disneyland every year. When I walk in, I can smell the popcorn and cotton candy right away. The friendly staff wishes you a magical … Read more
The 4 Big Things I Learned From the Worst Boss I Ever Had
I’m a firm believer that we can learn as much from the negative influences in our lives as we can from the positive, because it’s those … Read more
A Sobering Look at How Work — and Workers — Are Changing Globally
I’m a big fan of the SHRM Foundation. The resources they put in the hands of HR professionals all over the world are impressive. They do this by funding … Read more