Every day in the news lately you read about the latest mergers: Airlines, pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, large retailers like Staples and … Read more
How One Winning Actress Fueled the Oscars’ Equal Pay Moment
In case you haven’t been on the Internet in the last 36 hours, Patricia Arquette is being celebrated for more than just her Oscar win for Best Supporting … Read more
Leading in Today’s Workforce: Let Your Personal Style Come Through
“You should never be afraid to let your personality and style come through.” That has been a foundational statement for me during my career. My first job … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: You Need to Recruit Before You Need to Hire
I guess it’s just plain human nature to not take action until it’s absolutely required. I say that because few business owners or hiring managers look for … Read more
HR Roundtable: The Challenges in Building a “People First” Culture
The February HR Roundtable in Cincinnati gathered to discuss whether it truly was possible for a company to have a “People First” culture. There are tons … Read more
Feedback Is Really Critical (But, Don’t Say Anything Negative!)
In an article sure to inspire a good bit of negative “kids today!” comments, The Wall Street Journal recently published an article on a “kinder, softer” … Read more
The Trouble With Open Offices: Too Much Noise, Too Many Distractions
Many workplaces today feature more open spaces and smaller, and often shared, workstations. These open floor plans have become “the new normal” in many … Read more
What Mid-Sized Firms Need to Consider When Shopping for HR Technology
A recent study of more than 200 companies by our friends at the Starr Conspiracy Intelligence Unit revealed that in the next 12 months, 57 percent of … Read more
The New Hiring Mantra: Finding Candidates With Great Cultural “Fit”
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. On average, people spend nine (9) hours of … Read more
Rejection Letter Dos and Don’ts: How to Treat People With a Little Decency
A number of years ago I got rejected for a job. I know, I know, you are probably as surprised as I was. The funny part is, I got the hard copy, snail mail … Read more