The advent calendars are out; radio stations are digging out the Christmas classics; and the shops are in full-blown selling mode. It can only mean one … Read more
Building an inclusive workplace for neurodivergent employees
Last month saw employers up and down the country observe the annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) – a celebration of the positive … Read more
Out with the axe: Zuckerberg to cut headcount by 13%; Twitter to lay off 50%
Zuckerberg apologizes for ‘getting it wrong’ as 11,000 jobs are axed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg this week announced one of the biggest layoffs of the year, … Read more
Surprising stats to be aware of
Here at TLNT we receive – almost on a daily basis – an inbox-filling amount of emails containing findings from the latest pieces of HR-related research. … Read more
Boss gives quitters a 10% pay rise; staff are still worried about catching Covid-19
Company boss gives staff a 10% pay rise when they quit Jon Franko, founder of marketing company, Gorilla, has this week become something of a LinkedIn … Read more
How to recruit people with disabilities
For far too long, it seems, conversations around hiring people with disabilities has been put in the ‘too difficult’ basket. And yes, that’s even amongst … Read more
Do you know how to manage menopause?
As the US workforce grows older, and increasingly more female (the number of women in the workforce grew from 49.7% in 2019 to 50% in 2020), employers will … Read more
How to support parents returning to the workplace
As any HRD should realize, seeing staff return to the workplace after the birth of a child comes with many positives and negatives. Often there is a … Read more
Your stereotype of star employees is wrong
We humans are naturally drawn to people similar to us. That doesn’t mean you’re a bad person. Nor does it mean that you are racist, ableist, ageist, or any … Read more
The most interesting HR stories of the week
Facebook tells staff to stop discussing abortion at work Social media giant, Facebook has reportedly banned staff from talking about abortion on its … Read more
Most Interesting HR stories of the week
Young workers enjoy the biggest pay boost The country’s youngest workers are securing the fastest wage rises of any age group, according to new data … Read more
The OCD Wedding Planner: A Tale of Disability in the Workplace
There was a time in my life when I would worry every single day that I had ruined a wedding. The couple didn’t know it, and I would have to tell them. On … Read more
‘I Have MS. Would Your Company Hire or Recognize Me?’
I still remember the first time I sat in Bergdorf Goodman’s shoe department and realized I wouldn’t be able to wear high heels ever again. I broke down and … 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
The Big Come Back: Creating a Return-to-Work Strategy
A recent national Covid office survey found that 63% of employees were ready to return to the office with the right incentives and safety precautions. By … Read more
The “Cold Paperwork of HR Forms” Greets Employees Who Suffer Pregnancy Loss
My husband and I couldn’t have imagined the paths we’d have to navigate on our journey to becoming parents. At 20 weeks pregnant, we thought deciding … Read more
Apply for a Workers’ Comp Exemption at Your Own Risk
Here’s what you might already know: Workers’ compensation is a type of business insurance required by law in many U.S. states. It covers the cost of … Read more
Accommodations in the Time of COVID
As employers contemplate return to work plans, the number of requests for accommodations — namely to continue to work remotely for those employees whose … Read more
A Playbook for Returning Employees to Work
If the phased and fluid approach of returning to worksites seems at times frustrating, it’s because the typical process is dependent on many factors. These … Read more
Read This Before You Consider Mandating COVID-19 Antibody Tests
Facilities offering COVID-19 antibody tests are ubiquitous, offering to provide information on whether individuals have been exposed to COVID-19 and have … Read more