When we say it’s a “law of nature,” it’s usually a shorthand for how things normally go — a rhythm or pattern that is true more often … Read more
Workplace Communications: You Don’t Want to Be 100% Accurate, But 0% Effective
I remember in grade school getting an assignment to do a “report” on a topic or a book. Part of the assignment was always the length. “Make sure it’s two … Read more
I Can Do Without Yoga as HR’s Latest Mandatory Team Building Activity
Something is in the water. Yoga is the new HR team-building activity. I say this because I’ve been to several human resources meetings, this year, and … Read more
Is Performance Management Dead? Why HR Needs to Get Behind This Problem
Don’t you just love it when the business media derails all your good work? The current edition of HR Magazine‘s article Is the Annual Performance … Read more
How Bad is Your Succession Management? This Report May Help You Find Out
“(Some) 84 percent of organizations report having a lack of candidates in the pipeline ready to assume open and critical positions.” That’s not good, … Read more
Open Offices Really Suck — But Your HR Department Already Knows This
About a year ago, a former HR colleague called me in a panic. She was asked to help design a new office layout. Nobody would have offices or cubicle walls, … Read more
Both the Past AND Future Expectations Can Dramatically Impact Engagement Levels
Employee engagement continues to drive very positive business outcomes and is a vital concern for leaders around the world, but efforts to improve … Read more
It’s Not About the Beer When Your Workplace Has a Beer Fridge Culture
“Today’s workforce requires empowerment for inspiration and motivation more than money.” — Shannon Kinney, Founder and CEO of Dream Local “Everything … Read more
Yes, It’s Evil: Why You Really Need To Restrict Email In the Office
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. For years I’ve known that email is evil. … Read more
4 Keys to Successfully Leading Virtual Recruiting Teams
It is 5 p.m. on a Friday in Austin, Texas and I have just received an urgent email from a recruiter on my team who needs to discuss a new position and the … Read more