One rap on HR professionals is that they aren’t particularly business savvy or focused enough on the strategic elements of managing a company. … Read more
TLNT Webinar: 4 Essential Social Learning Trends
According to the latest industry report from Training magazine, total expenditures in training are on the rise. The amount spent on training jumped about … Read more
Raise Your Hand if You Can Improve Employee Development & Recognition
Editor’s note: This is the first part of a summer series in how to improve your organization’s performance. So, how many of you raised your … Read more
The Sweet Spot: Helping Others Find the Inflection Point in Their Career
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