“In the end, I want to know that the next paycheck is coming. Everything else is secondary.” I thought of that statement from an employee who was afraid … Read more
Are Your Managers Prepared for the Seismic Shift in the Workplace?
Editor’s note: Sometimes, readers ask about past TLNT articles that they have heard about but may have missed. That’s why every week we’re republishing a … Read more
The High Performance Organization: Does Your Organization Measure Up?
More and more organizations express their drive in annual reports, adverts and websites to turn into a High Performance Organization (HPO). But what does … Read more
Making Your Pitch: To be Effective, You Gotta be Short and Sweet
I remember in grade school getting an assignment to do a “report” on a topic or a book. Part of the assignment was always the length — “Make sure … Read more
“B” Players? Here’s Why Steve Jobs Was Completely Wrong About Them
During the last few months, one of the top books on the bestseller lists has been the Steve Jobs autobiography. It’s a fascinating read and doesn’t hold … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Employees Don’t Think Much of Their Manager’s Skills
I love people who aren’t afraid to stand up and speak their mind (yes, that means you Laurie Ruettimann). And that’s why this survey of British … Read more
How Benefits Communications Can Help the Fight Against Obesity
The story is getting scarier and scarier with each study. And yet, little is changing. Obesity rates continue to increase for all Americans to the point … Read more
Want to Reduce Productivity? Go to an Open Office Environment
Count me in as one of those who believes the “open” office environment makes it a lot harder to get any real work done. I know that lots of … Read more
Would Your Company Hire Someone Without a College Degree?
Ah, college. That wonderful place where millions of kids flock annually — and then head home 15 pounds heavier, under-slept, and vaguely hungover. … Read more
Tale of the Lost Refrigerator, or How One Company Lost its Work Ethic
I’m shopping for a refrigerator to replace a custom built-in model that is in my home. Always looking for a bargain, I went online and found a great deal … Read more