For me, today is Day 1 of Year 2. It may just be another early summer day for most of you, but to those of us at TLNT, it’s pretty special because it … Read more
Look Out Farmville: Marriott Turns to Games on Facebook For Recruiting
If you’ve ever played Farmville or Mafia Wars on Facebook, you might consider trying your hand at a new game. It could help land you a new job, too. … Read more
Are Your Employees Feeling Dissatisfied With Their Benefits?
According to a recent study by Prudential, many employees’ perceived value and satisfaction with their benefits is declining. Based on the fifth annual … Read more
What Is a Reasonable Accommodation for Disabled Employees Under ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination in the workplace against disabled individuals. By law, if an employer knows that an … Read more
Learning What Great Executives and General Managers Do
Last week I kicked off a series of articles about what good general managers do. I keep finding myself talking to CEOs who are concerned that their new … Read more
Note to Target: Your Anti-Union Plan Should Be Better Than a Lousy Video
See update below with union vote. Look, I get it. You don’t want unions. And really, I don’t know too many business leaders that welcome them with open … Read more
Facebook’s Tagging Suggestions Raises HR and Privacy Issues
Ever since Facebook started rolling out its facial recognition service — officially “Tag Suggestions” — a few months ago, pictures … Read more
Connecticut Becomes First State To Mandate Paid Sick Leave
By Melinda Caterine Gov. Dannel P. Malloy of Connecticut has pushed through the first state law in the U.S. requiring private employers to provide their … Read more
No, Millennials Don’t Expect a Trophy For Every Little Thing They Do at Work
Telling someone “thanks” for taking on additional responsibility is not only the right thing to do, but can also boost future efforts as well. Surprise, … Read more
Making Change Work: The Older Employees Get, The Harder It Is
I’ve always found that the same barriers that make us slow to change in other areas of our life are the same ones that keep us from changing quickly at … Read more