Employees don’t like sitting in on them; managers don’t like the time spent preparing them; and often the results resemble a retrospective account of … Read more
Corporate learning academies – the answer to closing skills gaps
If your company is facing a skills crisis, then one crumb of solace is that you are not alone. According to McKinsey & Company, 87% of companies either … Read more
It works for me #2… Offering European-standard benefits to US staff
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
AmEx to publish pay bands in job ads nationwide; US workers have become ‘way less productive’
AmEx to publish salary ranges on job ads nationwide Ahead of new legislation that requires companies in New York City to publish pay ranges, American … Read more
How to help leaders avoid arguments with people who love to argue
In all organizations, there are just some people (and I bet you know a few of them), who love to argue – mostly because they delight in the ensuing chaos. … Read more
Is national wage transparency coming – and are you ready for it?
For businesses operating in New York City, yesterday was a big one. It was the first day a much-anticipated ‘pay transparency’ law came into effect. Put … Read more
Should taking holiday be mandatory?
It’s a well-known fact American workers endure some of worst employment terms and conditions globally – not least of which is holiday entitlement. But … Read more
HR Famous: Which Recruiters Are Most Likely to be Laid Off!
On episode 106 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano and Tim Sackett, with special friend Kyle Lagunas, come … Read more
GM unveils return to office plan; Intel expected to slash jobs
GM unveils January 2023 return to office plan Car giant, General Motors, has announced that it wants salaried workers on hybrid work schedules to return to … Read more
Why every company should help their employees to vote
It’s been a unwritten rule for years that companies should – if at all possible – avoid the trap of talking politics in internal communications. The risk … Read more
Burnout is not just overworking
It’s official. A scary tipping point has now been reached – one that says more Americans are ‘burned-out’ than not – a staggering 52% of them according to … Read more
How intelligent automation can create an inclusive work culture
Few of us – especially those working in HR – would object to wanting to make workplaces as inclusive as possible. We all want workplaces where everyone … Read more
Leadership: It’s not about you
Every leader has a style. Whether they like to give direct orders or vague guidance; value competitiveness or collaboration; or heed feelings or logic, … Read more
Talent-short firms relax tattoo policies; Amazon workers in shock anti-unionization vote
Talent-short companies relaxing policies on visible tattoos Disney, UPS and Virgin Atlantic have all been revealed as just some of a growing list of … 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
How to get through an EEOC investigation gracefully
If you thought workplaces have never been more inclusive and accepting, prepare to be shocked. A whopping 61,331 workplace discrimination charges were … Read more
Be prepared: wage pressures will continue
Loathed as I am to be the bearer of bad news, it’s as clear as day that employers hoping for some sort of respite from pressure to increase wages will be … Read more
In people analytics, telling stories should be the easy bit
We are often told that people analytics professionals are not good at telling stories. This is entirely understandable on one level, because – let’s face … Read more
Gig workers set to become employees; Starbucks ‘illegally’ sacked worker for union activism
Gig workers could soon become employees When is an employee not an employee? What they’re a contractor. For years contractors have been arguing that they … Read more
HR Famous: Work Spouses and at What Years Should We Celebrate Service Awards?
On episode 105 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss work … Read more