Robots have replaced many jobs that people used to do. Luckily, they haven’t replaced all of them but there is something to be said for programming a robot … Read more
5 Must-Dos for Anyone Struggling With How to Manage Layoffs
According to survey results published by Rutgers University in February, nearly a quarter of Americans were laid off during the Great Recession or … Read more
Praise vs. Criticism: What’s the Right Amount to Give Employees?
We all know the compliment sandwich is a bad idea as it sends employees confusing mixed messages (“Am I doing a good job or not?”). We also all know that … Read more
4 Steps to Career Success and Fulfilling That Longtime Dream
When did you know? “When I caught that pass and realized that I was about to score a touchdown, that is when I knew. I have replayed this scenario numerous … Read more
Weekly Wrap: The 5 Rules That Make For Happy Employees
I’ve worked at a lot of companies during my career, and as you might imagine, I preferred working at the ones where people seemed to be happy. The … Read more
No Brag, Just Fact: You Need to Invest in Your Workplace Visibility & Value
You need to be viewed as credible if you want to be highly effective and get the recognition, resources, and trust you deserve. But you can’t be … Read more
Employee Engagement: It’s Getting Workers to Think Like Owners
What, exactly, is “employee engagement?” After checking the Internet, I learned that “engaged employees” are those staff members … Read more
You’re Not a Real Leader Until You Can Admit to Screwing Up
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
“Remember – As a Manager, You Cannot Motivate Anyone”
The quotation in the title is from one of my favorite blogs on leadership: Blanchard LeaderChat. This particular post was on a mini case study on … Read more
Maximizing Success For New Hires: How To Do Onboarding Right
At one time or another we were all the new kid at the office. You likely don’t know anyone or your way around the cubicles. Where’s the bathroom again? You … Read more