How much is it costing? “We just spent over $5,000 for a half-hour meeting,” one of the senior executives said. The meeting was to decide the … Read more
Sticking With Performance Management, Even If It Doesn’t Work
Anyone who manages people and has been awake and alert for the past couple of years knows this to be true — no one seems to like performance reviews … Read more
Leadership Coaching: You Need More Than a One-Size-Fits All Approach
Does a need to improve leaders’ coaching behavior show up on just about every employee engagement survey, 360? assessment, or training needs … Read more
Tim Sackett’s HR 101: How to Tell an Employee They Suck
Editor’s note: On occasion, we’ll highlight HR wisdom from long-time HR pro Tim Sackett, in his own inimitable style. You have an employee who … Read more
Beyond the Fairy Tale: A Contrarian’s View of Employee Engagement
Editor’s Note: Sometimes readers ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday that some of you have requested. … Read more
What Do We Mean When We Say We Want to Be More Strategic?
And so we cry, “We want to be strategic.” That’s the aspiration of Human Resources professionals, collectively and as individuals, right? I’ve said it … Read more
How to Measure the Effectiveness of Your Mentoring Program
As an HR decision-maker, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to deny the positive effects of a strong mentoring program within your organization. The HR … Read more
Handling Employees Who Demand a Treat Without Performing A Trick
With roots steeped rich in Celtic, Roman Catholic, and Protestant tradition, the annual Trick?or?Treat ritual that takes place this week can be traced back … Read more
Managing Millennials: Leveraging Their Strengths to Benefit Everyone
Millennials have out-sized expectations for their careers. They have been told they can be anything and do anything according to their terms. They are … Read more
Philadelphia Bill Would Require Accommodating Pregnant Employees
By Eric B. Meyer Last week, I wrote about last news of a bill pending in New Jersey, requiring employers to make available reasonable accommodation for … Read more