I don’t often mix work with pleasure but when it comes to fantasy football, I’ll dip my pen in the company ink. For the uninitiated, fantasy … Read more
Building a Top 20 Workforce: The Key Is Measuring “How” Instead of “What”
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday here at TLNT, Dr. Wendell Williams will detail the seven different obstacles that need to be addressed by management before any … Read more
The Road Ahead: One Good Look at What Leadership May Be Like in 2030
I don’t spend much time thinking about what leadership will be like in 20 years, but that’s mainly because I’m so busy that I have a hard … Read more
Want to Spook Your Employees? Warn Them About Possible Layoffs
Here’s something that every manager and executive should always keep in mind: injecting job uncertainty into your workforce is NEVER a smart move. I … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: What a 2 Cent Mint Tells Us About Appreciating People
I just read a fascinating study that really brought home the importance of appreciating the people in our lives. The research was conducted by Doctors … Read more
What Great Organizations Seem to Get: To Execute, You Need Engaged Talent
It’s all about trust. “HR is never on this floor. She came in and headed to our bosses’ office and stayed behind closed doors all afternoon.” … Read more
Talent Management Lessons From Apple … A Case Study of the World’s Most Valuable Firm (Part 2 of 4)
In Part 2 of this case study on Apple’s talent management practices, I look at its approach to innovation, compensation, and benefits, careerpathing, and … Read more
Six Winning Words About Work: Do They Sound Like You?
Last month I issued the challenge to submit your “Six Words about Work” to the Mercer/SMITH Magazine contest. The contest sought to add color to the key … Read more
Measuring and Maximizing Quality of Hire
Measuring quality of hire (QoH) is somewhat elusive, but critical if a company wants to know if its sourcing, recruiting, assessment, and hiring programs … Read more
Effective Employee Incentives: Make Sure You Make it an Experience
The face of employee incentives and rewards has changed rapidly and drastically over the years. Gone are the days when you would hand out a catalog with a … Read more