I read a quote the other day that reminded me that being dumb has never been so unpopular. The quote was attributed to Diana Galbadon, the author of the … Read more
What Effect Do You Have on People? Are You a Net Positive or a Negative?
At a recent event, I noticed the dramatic difference between an entrepreneur’s demeanor when he interacted with me, compared to moments later when he … Read more
The Annual Office Holiday Party: Is It Really Worth Having One?
Ahhhh … it’s that time of year again when companies may feel inclined to celebrate the holidays with an office party. Do you work for one of those … Read more
Google Tops Glassdoor’s 2015 Best Places to Work List
If your company hasn’t made a “Best Places to Work” list, you should be asking “Why not?” There are hundreds, maybe thousands of these lists. The Great … Read more
How to Have an Office Party Without Anyone Going to Jail
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is again getting into the spirit with some classic past holiday posts. Look for them until Christmas … Read more
Flexible Work Arrangements: Managers Are Key to Their Success
How would you describe flexible scheduling? Does a standard definition come to mind? In a new SHRM survey on flexible work arrangements (FWAs), which … Read more
HR Roundtable: Is It Actually Possible to Differentiate HR?
One of the biggest struggles human resources has in organizations is that it tends to blend in with everyone else and doesn’t take steps to differentiate … Read more
Young Millennials: Here’s the Best Christmas Gift You Could Give Them
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is again getting into the spirit with some classic past holiday posts. Look for them until … Read more
Why More Leaders Are Turning to Values-Based Decision-Making
Every supervisor, manager and leader in every organization makes hundreds of decisions every week. The decisions we make are always motivated by either our … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: 10 Commandments of Employee Engagement
With the holidays and a new year upon us, it’s a good time to pause, look at the big picture, and resolve to do even better in 2015. In that light, here’s … Read more