You all know I love me some HR. I believe in its fundamental tenets of understanding work behavior. I also enjoy the small window of opportunity we have to … Read more
Is It OK to Kill Your Company Culture? Yes, It Is If It Sucks
The title of this post may sound like the most obvious advice in the world. But in the land of employment branding and Silicon Valley startups, it’s not. … Read more
Emotions Are Good For Leaders – and For an Organization’s Performance, Too
Most readers know that I’m focused these days on the intersection of culture, organization performance, and humanity in the workplace. Deloitte’s new … Read more
Giving Notice For FMLA Leave: What Does an Employee Need to Do?
By Eric B. Meyer Among other things, the Family and Medical Leave Act affords an eligible employee up to 12 weeks of leave from work in 12-month … Read more
Everyone Has a Teacher or Leader Who Truly Inspired Them
“She’s one of the best vocal teachers I’ve ever met. I know I would never have been able to do any of it if it hadn’t been for Ms. Watson.” I am always a … Read more
5 Ways to Set Clear and Focused Team Goals
Teamwide goal setting is crucial if you expect to maximize and maintain your productivity. Your team members must always be clear about what your goals … Read more
What Leaders Need to Do to Regain Their Workers’ Lost Trust
“Trust in institutions is no longer automatically granted on the basis of hierarchy or title; in today’s world, trust must be earned.” This is the … Read more
If A Boss Has To Go Undercover, They Aren’t Much Of A Boss At All
Editor’s Note: As I wind down my stint as Editor of TLNT — yes, I’m leaving next month— I wanted to share a few of my favorite TLNT posts. Here’s one from … Read more
11 Things Leaders Need to Talk About When They Meet With Their Staff
A few years back I wrote an article called Stop Having Status Meetings! 5 Better Things to do Instead. Status updates squander time that could be spent … Read more
Caught Fibbing About FMLA Leave? It Might Be the Vacation Photos That Did It
By Eric B. Meyer If you take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, go on vacation, and then post your pictures on Facebook, the odds are that your … Read more