I had someone challenge me recently on my performance. It was good. It made me think about what I was really doing, and how I could get better. We all need … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: With Your Workforce, Are You Focused on the Right Things?
Where is your focus? Is it on staving off the impacts of the economy and/or the competition instead of on what you can do to improve the experiences of … Read more
Everyone Has a Teacher or Leader Who Truly Inspired Them
“She’s one of the best vocal teachers I’ve ever met. I know I would never have been able to do any of it if it hadn’t been for Ms. Watson.” I am always a … Read more
Want HR to Prove Its Worth? Just Make It a Profit Center
There’s a global war for talent raging. CEOs around the world see “human capital” as their No. 1 business challenge, says McKinsey. So why don’t these same … Read more
The Challenges in Building a Strong Function Around People Analytics
Over the past few years, People Analytics has really found its way. Major publications like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Economist, and … Read more
The Things You Need To Do To Be Happy And Successful At HR
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. I spend a lot of time talking about what … Read more
What Leaders Need to Do to Regain Their Workers’ Lost Trust
“Trust in institutions is no longer automatically granted on the basis of hierarchy or title; in today’s world, trust must be earned.” This is the … Read more
If A Boss Has To Go Undercover, They Aren’t Much Of A Boss At All
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