TLNT readers are familiar with the book “Fake Work – Why People Are Working Harder Than Ever But Accomplishing Less, and How to Fix the … Read more
The Juan Williams Case: How HR Can Help Avoid a People Management Fiasco
Maybe you missed it, but NPR finally closed the book on the Juan Williams incident last week. You remember the Juan Williams incident, don’t you? NPR … Read more
Top 10 Candidate Sourcing Best Practices
Editor’s note: This post was originally published in 2011. Due to the timeless nature of the content, it was the most popular post of 2013. I firmly … Read more
Changing the Brand: We Can’t Let HR Become the Fredo of the Organization
I could not believe that they said that! Every morning I do a preview of articles, deciding which ones to print and read on my commute into the city, or, … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Best/Worst Jobs, Bad Bosses, a Million-Dollar Performance Review
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: I hate performance reviews. Yes, I understand how valuable they are to all involved – both employee and … Read more
The Power of Volunteering: You Get Out of It What You Put Into It
I love my HR association meetings in January. You see a lot of new faces, connect with old friends, and there’s a lot of excitement in the air. New year. … Read more
Jose Berrios Takes Over as New Chair of SHRM Board of Directors
See (2) updates below. SHRM watchers take note: Robb Van Cleave is out, Jose Berrios is in. Berrios, described in a press release as “a national … Read more
In Ugly, Out Ugly: What Do You Do When a New Hire is Bad From Day 1?
What happens when a highly-anticipated new hire finally arrives for work and settles into their job — and you know almost immediately that they are … Read more
No, Working Parents Aren’t Wusses
I’ve got a confession to make: I used to hate working parents. Okay, maybe hate is a strong word, but I at least strongly disliked them. Every time I … Read more
What the Latest Numbers Tell Us: The Voluntary Turnover Exodus Has Begun
The holiday season may be drawing to a close, but repercussions of being on the naughty list are only just starting to be felt. This isn’t a reference to … Read more