True story: I used to know this guy who was a department star. He was a guy who could get stuff done, a mover and a shaker, sometimes even a hero. In his … Read more
Always Be Looking? Good Advice, But Better to Have a Good Network
“How long were you in the job? Twenty-nine years was the reply.” Things were good; he was at the top of his game. Headhunters were always calling with … Read more
How Storytelling Can Help Recognize Employees and Build Your Culture
Once upon a time, I worked for a company that used epic storytelling in their cultural narrative. The annual company-wide party was a chance to recount the … Read more
A Bonus For This, a Bonus For That — How About a Bonus to Quit?
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
Be Honest — Are You Really, Truly an Employee-Friendly Company?
If you were to ask any HR Pro or executive from any company if they were “employee friendly,” I can guarantee you that 100 percent of the time … Read more
New .Career Among Hundreds of Internet Addresses Coming in 2014
A new work-focused Internet domain — .career — will join the eight-year-old .jobs address next year. The .career extension is among hundreds of new generic … Read more
The Complete Automation of HR: It May Be Here Sooner Than You Think
I love my friends in human resources, but I am just back from a week in Vegas where a bunch of people told me that HR can be automated. I think that’s … Read more
With Poor Performers, Is It That They Can’t, or That They Won’t?
When someone isn’t doing what you need them to do, a question a leader will often ask themselves is this: “Is the problem with the person? Or … Read more
Four Steps to Make Sure You Get Accurate Criminal Background Checks
After months of searching, you finally found the perfect candidate for your (insert job here) role. This guy or gal has everything you’re looking for: … Read more
What Would a Government Default Mean For Employers?
By Michael J. Lotito What was once considered unthinkable is now becoming more of a possibility. Although the U.S. Senate is reportedly working on a … Read more