Editor’s Note: As I wind down my stint as Editor of TLNT — yes, I’m leaving next month— I wanted to share a few of my favorite TLNT posts. Here’s one from … Read more
Aim Higher … From Talent Acquisition Business Partner to Trusted Advisor
We hear a lot about being a “business partner” or having a “seat at the table” with our business leadership. As HR professionals we pursue this goal like … Read more
11 Things Leaders Need to Talk About When They Meet With Their Staff
A few years back I wrote an article called Stop Having Status Meetings! 5 Better Things to do Instead. Status updates squander time that could be spent … Read more
Do You Know What Your Candidates Are Thinking?
It’s here! The 2015 Talent Board North American Candidate Experience Research Report was published a couple of weeks ago. And if you have any interest at … Read more
Leading and Managing a Team of Recruiting Professionals — Remember Who the Team Really Works for
Have you ever heard that old analogy: “the best salesperson often makes the worst sales manager”? Well, I am sure you can tell where this one is going. … Read more
Praise? It’s An Essential (and Critical) Skill For All New Managers
There is no shortage of skills that new managers need to develop as they transition from individual contributors to leading people for the first time. One … Read more
The Big Thing I’ve Learned About Managing: Treat Everyone Like a Real Person
I’m not a textbook-trained manager. I’m organized, sure, but I can still lose my keys with the best of ‘em. I work hard, but I still know how to take, and … Read more
Five More Tips For Brand New Managers
Second of two parts If you’ve been promoted to a manager position, you now have people reporting directly to you. And, you’ll find that managing … Read more
How a Cleaning Lady Taught Me a Management Lesson I Never Forgot
Do you know Dottie? I had spent many hours studying and memorizing formulas to do calculations for the case studies,” he recalls. “The teacher … Read more
Expectations and Accountability: The Critical Challenges For Remote Workers
As a manager, engaging employees on the job is a constant search for balance. You want to praise their hard work and effort, but not make them feel too … Read more