By Eric B. Meyer Remember that Americans with Disabilities Act case involving Walgreens and the $1.39 bag of chips? In that one, the store appeared to … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: How You Should Deal With Underperformers
It’s pretty much the norm that about 10 percent of your employees will always fall into the “underperformers” camp. If you are tired of … Read more
Why High Performers Really Like Performance Reviews
It seems every week some HR blog says employees hate performance evaluation and we should get rid of performance reviews. I agree that many performance … Read more
September Report Shows Hiring Up, Unemployment Down to 6-Year Low
Propelled by strong hiring across a range of occupations and industries, September saw 248,000 new jobs added to the economy, which helped drive down … Read more
What You Should Know About Recruiting Millennials
The workforce is changing. Millennials are entering the workforce in droves and can add so much to an organization. While managing Millennials can pose … Read more
Performance Management Is Simple: You Either Work Hard, or You Don’t
Editor’s Note: Readers frequently ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday. HR ladies secretly love to … Read more
The 5 Critical Things That a Good Manager Never, Ever Delegates
“Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don’t interfere as long as the policy you’ve decided upon is being carried … Read more
Friends at Work Make For Happier Employees – and a Better Bottom Line
With my mother dying earlier this year, I have been reminded of the importance of friendship. My pals have played a crucial role in supporting me, helping … Read more
Performance Management: Solving a Problem by Addressing Its Parts
I recently wrote an article explaining that performance management is difficult because it involves evaluating employees based on their relative … Read more
A Lesson on Religious Accommodation From Monday Night Football
By Eric B. Meyer After scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots on Monday night, Kansas City Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah dropped to his knees … Read more