I have always been a people watcher. I watch the way people react while in conversation. I watch emotions. I watch the dynamics of groups and how people … Read more
6 Ways to Create and Honor a Culture of Employee Development
Earlier this week I attended a not so typical awards ceremony – The Apollo Awards, hosted by Helios HR and Smart CEO. As I think the concept of the awards … Read more
HR’s Talent Management Dilemma: Balancing the Hourglass Workforce
Over the next 20 years, 81 million Baby Boomers will be exiting the workforce. Their retirement will leave a void in many organizations. Their skills and … Read more
Lost Knowledge — “It’s Not About Being Nice to Old People”
Last week in Lost Knowledge — What Are You and Your Organization Doing About It? — we discussed what “lost knowledge” is, its effects on … Read more
Lost Knowledge — What Are You and Your Organization Doing About It?
I watched “60 Minutes” a few weeks ago and one segment really caught my attention. A group of men, most in their late 50’s and early 60’s that had worked … Read more
The Hidden Secret of Great Succession Planning
Editor’s note: Sometimes, readers ask about past TLNT articles that they have heard about but may have missed. That’s why every Friday we’re republishing a … Read more
How Can You Get the Best People on Your Team, and Keep Them?
In today’s post-recession environment, businesses are operating with pared-back workforces. Picked to the bone, the burden is placed more than ever on the … Read more
The People-First Approach: Rewarding the Process Rather Than the Results
It’s a typical scenario in business and in the world in general. You set a goal for something, such as a sales goal, and then you establish attractive … Read more
5 Ways the New War For Talent Will Change the Workplace Forever
There’s a new war for talent. Even while some victims of the recession are still out of a job, workers with in-demand skills like programming and web … Read more
Help Me, Help You, Help Us: 5 Keys to Help Set Employees Up For Success
In the movie Jerry Maguire, there’s an amusing, but touching, scene where slick sports agent Jerry Maguire, played by Tom Cruise, implores his one and only … Read more