Editor’s Note: Sometimes readers ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday. I’m in HR because it’s fun.” Wait, … Read more
Keeping Your Diverse Talent: Why They Leave and What You Can Do About It
By Jaffe Dickerson and Corinn Jackson Building a diverse workforce has become a business imperative. According to a recent article in U.S. News & World … Read more
A Successful Formula: Shorter Workdays, Happier Employees, Bigger Profits
In America, we take the fewest vacation days of any developed nation, work more than 40 hours a week on average, and 28 percent of that time is spent just … Read more
Flex Work and Telework: It’s About Time to Kick the Excuses to the Curb
Why does your entire workforce need to be seen in the flesh? Can you provide three reasons why you need to have your staff physically present themselves to … Read more
Engagement is the Key, But Here’s How You Can Maximize Employee Retention
There are many factors that go in to an employee’s decision to leave their employer – the economy, compensation, work environment, personal aspirations, … Read more
It’s Your Humblest Employees Who Really Show Your Company’s Character
“Can you help me?” “Neither of us knew what help he needed, and the cashier suggested a few things before he figured out the gentleman needed help cutting … Read more
Workplace Communications: You Don’t Want to Be 100% Accurate, But 0% Effective
I remember in grade school getting an assignment to do a “report” on a topic or a book. Part of the assignment was always the length. “Make sure it’s two … Read more
Open Offices Really Suck — But Your HR Department Already Knows This
About a year ago, a former HR colleague called me in a panic. She was asked to help design a new office layout. Nobody would have offices or cubicle walls, … Read more
It’s Not About the Beer When Your Workplace Has a Beer Fridge Culture
“Today’s workforce requires empowerment for inspiration and motivation more than money.” — Shannon Kinney, Founder and CEO of Dream Local “Everything … Read more
How Much Do Our Employees REALLY Love Their Job?
Helen Fisher, Ph.D is a biological anthropologist and chief scientific advisor to the Internet dating site Match.com. Helen’s life work is centered around … Read more