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
Thinking About TLNT’s HPW Summit? Well, Think About HR Guru Dave Ulrich
Way, way back in the summer of 2010, right after launching TLNT, I referred to Dave Ulrich as “an all-around HR Guru” and said he was “one of the greatest … Read more