Should I be paying my interns? The short answer – probably. We have seen a number of stories recently about interns suing companies who did not pay … Read more
The Three Big Benefits of a Workplace Mentor Program
Internal mentor programs are beneficial during the entire employee life cycle. Mentoring facilitates personal and professional growth among the mentor and … Read more
It’s True: Highly Talented People Can Get Scared at Work, Too
It’s been awhile since I’ve written about this, and there are so many new followers of this blog (thank you and welcome!), so I wanted to write this short … Read more
Does Everyone in Your Employ Know Your Organization’s Purpose?
“We believe in our mission and values. We are a connected company and our engagement is strong. Our people believe in what we do. As a matter of fact, we … Read more
Want A Competitive Advantage? Get Your Team To Make Faster Decisions
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. Can your team make a decision? I was … Read more
10 Productive Things HR Can Do Instead of Performance Management
My former employer announced recently that they are doing away with forced rankings and the annual performance management process. Hallelujah! I … Read more
Are Your Company’s Cultural Practices Truly Competitive?
As companies across the U.S. throw their hats into the ring for a spot on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list this month, you may be turning a … Read more
4 Hiring Lessons From Business Guru Michael Gerber
When I was afforded the opportunity to talk one-on-one with renowned business author Michael Gerber, I cleared my schedule. And of course I asked him about … Read more
The Four Big Reasons Why 99% of People Quit Their Jobs
There’s a million ways to lose your job — layoffs, company closes, smacking an employee on the butt. You name it and someone has lost their job over … Read more
Opportunity Cost, or What I Learned About Employee Satisfaction From SNL
Two middle-aged men walk into an elevator. The taller and heavier of the two points to the other’s t-shirt. It’s a Saturday Night Live t-shirt with a … Read more