The most misunderstood phrase in corporate speak is “People are our greatest asset.” Those five words do more damage than good. That was the hook as I … Read more
Corporate Culture and Workplace Happiness at South by Southwest
Engaged employees are the harbingers of workforce retention and happiness in the workplace, however numerous companies struggle with creating practices and … Read more
March Madness? The Other Crazy Things Employees Are Betting On
By Eric B. Meyer Got a busted bracket in your HR Department’s NCAA Men’s Tournament bracket pool? Well, according to this CareerBuilder.com survey, 1 in 7 … Read more
Think We Have Skills Shortages Now? Just Wait Until We Get to 2020
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. Skills shortages in 2020 will rise to an … Read more
Can You and Your Organization Truly Handle Transparency?
A recent article in the Orlando Sentinel caught my attention. It reports that a leasing company has stopped the process of making tenants agree in the … Read more
5 Simple Ways to Lose Your Best Employees
Competition for talent is fierce, and today companies, are pulling out all the stops to attract new employees. From strong rewards programs to competitive … Read more
Dumb Policies Are a Lose-Lose for Companies, Employees, AND Customers
This week, our postal carrier delivered a controversial piece of mail to the house. The mail was addressed to a man whose name I didn’t recognize, but … Read more
Your Employees May Be Overwhelmed — Here’s How You Can Help
We’re beginning to see more effects of increased stress on the workforce. The “overwhelmed employee” trend was regarded by 65 percent of executives … Read more
Dealing With Difficult Problems: Sometimes, It Helps to Walk and Talk
Believe it or not, walking loosens the tongue. Think back to your childhood. Do you remember any long walks with grandparents, aunts, or uncles when you … Read more
Can Transferring an Employee Actually Be Seen as Discrimination?
By Eric B. Meyer When does transferring an employee amount to discrimination? Well, I think we can all agree that, when an employee’s protected class … Read more