“If you have always done it that way, it’s probably wrong.” — Charles Kettering, American inventor. “The only completely consistent people are dead.” … Read more
When Retirement Talk Turns Into Age Discrimination
By Eric B. Meyer “At your age, David, you hadn’t even thought about retiring?” What could go wrong when the boss’s son asks that … Read more
Know What I Learned From Star Trek? There’s Still HR in the 24th Century
I have a startling confession to make: I like Star Trek: The Next Generation. I know. You’re shocked. While I was a big fan of the Star Trek movies, I … Read more
Beyond Words: How Generation Y is Redefining Learning For Everyone
Gen Y, those in their 20s now, are born of bits and bytes. They hardly read. They watch play computer games, watch movies on the Internet, have made … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: All Answers Are Good Answers – If You Ask Hard Questions
What answer would you prefer to hear when you ask these interview questions: “Do you have any problem working weekends?” “Do you currently use illegal … Read more
HR Leader Spot in the Middle East? It’s Just Another Check on My Bucket List
I applaud you for having the gumption to make this move. Are you are really going to do that? Are you kidding me? You aren’t afraid to move to another … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Why Are We So Crazed About “Passive” Job Candidates?
I know what it is to be a “passive” job candidate. OK, so maybe I wasn’t really all that passive if you get right to it. But twice, I was … Read more
Even Monkeys Demand Equal Pay For Equal Work
By Lorene Schaefer In 1925, the famed Scopes Monkey Trial occurred in Tennessee. The public feverishly debated whether evolution contradicted certain … Read more
Is There a Good Way to Fire Someone? No, But Don’t Do It By Phone
Editor’s Note: Sometimes, readers ask about past TLNT articles they may have missed. That’s why on Fridays we republish a Classic TLNT post some of you … Read more
Exercising Your Workplace Culture: Does Fitness Have a Place?
What does wading through mud pits or running a grueling half-marathon sound like to you? If you’re like a growing number of companies, the answer is “team … Read more