People with disabilities are unemployed at rates about double the rest of the population, but a number of employers are trying to change their recruitment … Read more
On Thanksgiving, Remember the Connecting Power of Gratitude at Work
It’s the season of Thanksgiving in the U.S., and it’s also my favorite holiday of the year. Give me an excuse to eat too much and then nap in the … Read more
When China Goes to Cuba: More Insights From an HR-Focused Visit
Gerry Crispin and I led a delegation of 21 senior HR executives to Cuba last week. I’m still processing what we experienced and learned, but wanted to … Read more
Is Employee Tenure Overrated?
I keep getting told by folks who tend to know way more than me that employees “today” don’t care about staying at a company long term. “Tim you … Read more
How Holiday Expectations Can Drastically Affect Employee Engagement
The holiday season is a time for togetherness and peace, but in the 9-to-5 workplace it is also crunch time, when businesses close out for the year and try … Read more
The Serious (and Costly) Risks You Run by Using Unpaid Interns
By Louise Truong The scene is well-known and well-played out in movies, TV shows, and books: A young, haggard intern hurriedly fetches coffee, makes … Read more
Sourcers: Are You Providing The New HOT STUFF?
I used to write a lot about what I did as a phone sourcer. Sometimes I get up really early and do phone banks. That’s when I call into companies and thumb … Read more
Want to Create a Culture of Simplicity? It’s Not All That Simple
Complexity in the world is hitting us at a rapid pace, whether in our personal lives or the dynamic workplace. A quote traced back to President Woodrow … Read more
Insights From Cuba: HR Isn’t Easy Anywhere
Editor’s Note: TLNT contributor Laurie Ruettimann recently took part in an HR delegation that traveled to Cuba on a cultural exchange. This is her … Read more
MasterCard Rolling Out Branding Campaign to Employees, Then Candidates
A variation of the very-well-known “Priceless” theme permeating MasterCard’s consumer commercials will be finding its way into the … Read more