September means one thing - the end of the holidays, right? Wrong, says Rob Whalen. He argues holidays should happen all-year round, and should be … Read more
The real story of unlimited PTO
Unlimited PTO is a failed HR benefit - even though it's waved triumphantly around to attract new talent, argues Rob Whalen: Read more
GM staff to pocket record profit share; calling veterans ‘heroes’ limits their careers
GM staff set to pocket record profit share A union-negotiated formula that requires General Motors to give a profit share to workers at a rate of $1,000 … Read more
Walmart employee retires after TikTok fame; calls to ban non-compete clauses
Walmart employee able to retire after TikTok fame Butch Marion, an 82-year old ex-Navy veteran, has been able to retire, after a video of him ringing up … Read more
Job hunters seek pro-LGBTQ firms; Georgia sued for transgender discrimination
Job seekers more likely to join pro-LGBTQ organizations… Americans say they are more likely to join companies that are publicly pro-LGBTQ, according to a … Read more
‘Tis the season to help staff manage festive stress
The advent calendars are out; radio stations are digging out the Christmas classics; and the shops are in full-blown selling mode. It can only mean one … Read more
It works for me #2… Offering European-standard benefits to US staff
Regular visitors to TLNT.com will know that we are unabashedly proud about the power of progressive HR. But to really be the voice of the HR sector, it’s … Read more
Should taking holiday be mandatory?
It’s a well-known fact American workers endure some of worst employment terms and conditions globally – not least of which is holiday entitlement. But … Read more
To encourage PTO you must first PTO (or Prepare The others)
During the course of my career, I can safely say I’ve coined more than a few phrases – everything from PLC (or Personal Levels of Comfort), to Be Savvy Not … Read more
Why it’s time to rethink paid leave
Paid time off (PTO). I can say, with some certainty, that it’s the benefit pretty much everyone would agree they want more of. So why is it that the vast … Read more