“(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
When HR Works Best, It’s When HR Serves as a Trusted Advisor
I had the privilege of speaking to an audience of HR practitioners at the HR Florida State Conference recently. I also had my first book signing, which … Read more
Maybe It’s Time To Develop a New Performance Management Mindset
Some 60 percent of companies are in the process of rethinking their approach to performance reviews, according to Forbes. This percentage is high, even … Read more
Top Executives Say Skills Shortage Is “Serious Concern”
CEOs have never been known for getting much rest, but the threats keeping them up at night these days are particularly alarming. PwC asked 1,344 CEOs in 68 … Read more
How to Learn and Lead When Personal Values Drive Work Behaviors
Our values are our own. Yet, perspective that results from experiences over time can cause us to question, or even alter our values. Given that we like … Read more