There has been a lively discussion on TLNT about my last post, What Would Happen If HR Had to Really Sell Their Services? It seems to have hit a nerve and … Read more
Why Can’t We Just Admire a CEO For Her Business Smarts?
Sitting in the waiting room of our pediatric dentist’s office last week, I was thrilled to find myself with 20 kid-free minutes and Vogue’s massive 902 … Read more
What Every Leader Should be Asking Their Team
When I work with general managers to help them get their organizations executing better, the first thing I do is talk to their team. First, I talk to all … Read more
Pay For Performance: How It Is Viewed Around the World
Pay for performance is a new concept in many countries. Unlike the United States, some cultures consider it unacceptable to tell employees they are … Read more
How to Help Get Hourly Workers Into the Flex Work Conversation
Flexible work has been a hot topic among HR professionals since telecommuting became mainstream in the 1980’s. It has been framed as an option primarily … Read more
What Is Executive Presence (and Are You Getting Feedback to Acquire it)?
By Sylvia Ann Hewlett President Obama has it. Jamie Dimon has it. Steve Jobs had it in spades. So did Margaret Thatcher. No man or woman attains power or … Read more
Why Won’t Recruiters Get Real About the Skills Gap?
Anywhere that people are talking about talent, someone is bound to mention the skills gap. What is the skills gap? Simply put, the skills gap is the … Read more
Handling Bad Employee News: Sensitivity and Caring Are Critical
Breaking emotional or hard news is always tough in a business environment. In smaller companies where the relationships are more closely intertwined, it … Read more
Why Do We Settle for Low Information Human Resources?
In the political world, low information voters (LIVs) are often blamed for making voting decisions based on an insufficient grasp of the issues and/or … Read more
When It Comes to the Voice of the Candidate, Is Anyone Listening?
Vendor survey results, reports, and white papers are self-serving. We know that, right? But vendor survey results, reports and white papers can also be … Read more