On episode 58 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss what happens … Read more
When Empathy Is Bad for Business
If you’ve ever watched TV coverage after a crazed killer has gunned down innocent victims in a shooting rampage and felt your own muscles tighten as … Read more
How to Stop a Micromanaging Boss
Maybe you haven’t worked for micromanaging bosses, but no doubt you’ve heard about them. Employees buzz about these bosses over lunch, complain about them … 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
HR Famous: Can Being Vulnerable at Work Hurt Your Career?
On episode 55 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together again to discuss big … Read more
The Enemies of Inclusion: Cancelling, Consensus, and Perfection
It was a Friday morning, and I was more excited than usual about a client meeting. The client was a small organization, the staff young, and their work … Read more
A Hidden LGBTQ Bias in Benefits
Most HR departments have amplified their efforts to enact new corporate policies that support employee inclusion. That’s a good thing. It makes sense from … Read more
Beware the Workplace Bully
Who among us has never come across a bully in the school hallway? Bullying can become a part of anyone’s school experience, and it is not that simple … Read more
The Whole Foods Debacle Over BLM Masks
On episode 51 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss what will be … Read more
Defensiveness Is Derailing Efforts to Fix Workplace Discrimination
There’s evidence aplenty of workplace discrimination, from microaggressions to firings (e.g., Google’s dismissing Timnit Gebru, one of their most prominent … Read more
Money Doesn’t Fuel Innovation and Transformation. Relationships Do.
As businesses look to “build back better” in keeping with calls by the new Biden administration and the United Nations, chief executives have made clear … Read more
Is Your Company Offering False or Real Flexibility?
“Every form of employee appreciation has been cancelled. There are no raises or bonuses. Work is being packed onto skeleton departments because all of the … Read more
Stop Hiring a Coach to Do a Manager’s Job
During a recent forum, a group of leadership coaches were sharing stories of their latest corporate engagements. One coach shared an in-depth experience … Read more
Opening the Closet Door: Next-Level Inclusion for LGBTQ Employees
Your company has likely already taken the necessary legal steps to ensure equal opportunity for its LGBTQ employees. Even before The Supreme Court … Read more
The Eternal Question: Can a Manager and an Employee Be Friends?
The average person spends 8.5 hours per day at work. That means you spend about one-third of your life working and likely spend more time interacting with … Read more
HR Famous: Fake PTO Balances & Candidate Traits You Can’t Measure
On episode 47 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss Peloton, the … Read more
The C-Word in HR Need Not Be a Dirty One
I can’t remember a time in recent HR history that policies and procedures have made more of a difference than in 2020. As the pandemic took hold in the … Read more
HR Famous: How HR Leaders Use Conduct Policies in Crazy Times
On episode 46 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett and Jessica Lee come together to discuss the art and concept of … Read more
Fixing a Level-Six “Assbag” Crisis
This article is part of TLNT’s new series Questioning Authority, which challenges leading thinking by talking to leading thinkers. The piece below is … 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