As the Delta variant continues to disrupt many employer plans for returning people to office, leaders are considering additional ways to help protect their … Read more
Survey Reveals Caregiving Disconnect Between Employers and Employees
More than 21% of Americans are caregivers — an estimated 53 million adults, according to AARP. Yet not enough employers are focused on the impact that … Read more
Getting Blunt on Marijuana Policy
Shortly after marijuana was legalized in Denver, I became an HR director for a construction company based right there in the Mile High City. The company … Read more
Executives Like a Different Style of Leadership Than Everyone Else (and It’s Causing Problems)
What’s your ideal style of leader? Someone who’s driven, competitive, and enjoys smashing through obstacles? Or someone who prizes interpersonal harmony? … Read more
Does Microsoft MyAnalytics Really Improve Productivity?
On episode 71 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss when they are … Read more
Naomi Osaka and Mental Health in the Workplace
On episode 67 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss Zoom … Read more
Should We Force Vaccinations in the Workplace?
On episode 61 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss Clubhouse, how … Read more
Your People Are About to Leave You
At the beginning of the pandemic, the uncertain job market and lack of open positions held employees back from embarking on job searches. Now, however, … Read more
The Future of Benefits Has No Assembly Required
We live in a world where the products we use and the services with which we engage are curated specifically for us. Netflix shows us the movies they think … Read more
HR Famous: Zoom-Free Fridays, White House Staffers Fired for Pot Smoking
On episode 56 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together again to discuss Gen-X … Read more
Steve Jobs’ Former Assistant Reveals Lessons About Burnout and Wellbeing
I was working for one of the most iconic CEOs at one of the most innovative companies in the world — and my hair was falling out. It was my first job out … Read more
The Real Reasons Why We’re Not Curing Burnout
Burnout is old news. The statistics are no longer shocking, nor are the cautionary tales. There’s more burnout awareness in 2021 than ever before, yet … Read more
How to Manage the Rising Costs of Specialty Drugs
The cost of prescription drugs has risen significantly in recent years, imposing a financial burden on employers and their members. In fact, pharmacy … Read more
What to Consider Before Implementing a Mandatory Vaccine Policy
The first Covid-19 vaccines have been released, with more to come in the near future. This landmark development raises important question: Can employers … Read more
Best of TLNT: Top 5 Wellbeing Stories of 2020
Full disclosure: I’m skeptical of most corporate wellbeing efforts. Gym discounts, meditation apps, FitBits, nutritional coaching, and the myriad … Read more
Should PTO be Mandatory for the Holidays?
The holidays are stressful in the best of times, nevermind during a global pandemic. It’s no wonder that burnout is running rampant through ranks of remote … Read more
The Persistence of the Mental Health Stigma at Work
Mental health. It’s often been a topic talked about in hushed tones at work, but the pandemic has suddenly changed that. It’s become increasingly topical … Read more
HR Famous: Remote Work Burnout and Remote Onboarding
In episode 39 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett and Jessica Lee are joined by Cameron Sackett to discuss remote work … Read more
No Employee Engagement Without Employee Safety
There is a new formula for employee engagement, and it is as simple as it is powerful: Expectations + Experiences = Engagement. The E3 model for employee … Read more
HR Famous: Are Mental Health Apps Better for Employees Than Human Interaction?
In episode 37 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together once again to discuss … Read more