TikTok, it seems, is starting to infiltrate the world of HR – and not in a good way. And now it’s created another buzzword: ‘rage applying’ In any sensible … Read more
HR: Why I believe it has influence but lacks power
Be warned. I’m about to say some things that HR professionals may not want/like to hear. It’s a common misconception that the human resources … Read more
Googlers demand more ‘humane’ layoffs; Amazon and Disney set to axe even more staff
As Google, Amazon and Disney are all poised to axe more staff, Google employees demand to be laid off more compassionately: Read more
In the ‘soft’ vs ‘hard’ skills debate, soft skills are winning
A tipping point is being reached, where more employers want soft skills over hard skills Read more
It works for me #5: Seeing hybrid work as a user experience challenge
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
Family friendly benefits: What’s offered and where there’s still room for improvement
New data reveals which family-friendly policies are offered the most, and where employers could still do better. Read more
Your employee’s goals are missing a huge engagement opportunity
By now, everyone should know that most employees’ annual goals are horribly uninspiring. For instance, in the study Are SMART Goals Dumb?, we … Read more
Uber wins right not to treat drivers as employees; paid time off isn’t salary, says court
The courts have been busy this week - ruling tht contractors are 'not' employees, while also finding paid time off is 'not' part of workers' salary. Read more
Why your ESG efforts must recognize employees as stakeholders
Corporate Social Responsibility – what used to be know as CSR (an area well and truly the domain of HRDs), has evolved. Today, the acronym that everyone is … Read more
The future of HR tech, AI, & ChatGPT
On episode 116 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss the … Read more
Are you having a laugh? (and if not, why not?)
It’s often said laughter is the best tonic – which is why one comedian is on a mission to convince HRDs that they should be building in official chuckle … Read more
Is your recruitment strategy costing you talent?
Over the last few years, HR journalists have coined the terms “The Great Resignation,” “The Great Reshuffle,” and, most recently “The Great Breakup.” … Read more
Boeing staffer wins 747 (million dollars); firms accused of hiring just to hit DEI targets
This week's round-up of HR news that caught our eye includes the incredible story of one lucky Boeing employee. Plus: Why US office occupancy rates are way … Read more
Are HR professionals managing their own burnout?
With six in ten US workers admitting they experience at least moderate levels of burnout – a figure that is up by 52% compared to the previous 12 months – … Read more
Who’s afraid of ChatGPT?
In a test by a reporter for the New York Times, a version of ChatGPT professed its love for him and tried to convince him to leave his wife. Although this … Read more
Stop making candidates jump through so many hoops
Here’s a question: How long should it take to make a new hire with confidence? I ask it for a very good reason. Increasingly it seems like the number of … Read more
Managing layoffs with empathy (while maintaining company morale)
With all the signs that recession is simply a ‘when’ rather than ‘if’ question, it’s hardly a surprise that we’ve started to see a huge surge in layoffs … Read more
Fed staff told to delete TikTok from work devices; Paid sick leave is ‘good for business…
In this week's HR news round-up, federal staff are given 30 days to delete TikTok from their work devices, while new data supports the value of paid sick leave. Read more
Most open-ended engagement survey questions fail to provide good data
Open-ended engagement survey questions typically provide few actual insights, argues Mark Murphy. He urges managers to ask more specific questions if they … Read more
Why progression (not promotion) is the answer to retention
Last September, Forbes published an article that not only grabbed my attention but really ought to grab the attention of talent managers everywhere. The … Read more