In the world of HR, we’ve all become familiar with (and perhaps increasingly oblivious), to easy-to-grasp, catch-all terms. Take ‘talent management’ – a … Read more
Tech firms woo sacked Twitter staff; HP announces large job cuts
Tech firms snapping up ex-Twitter employees… Talent-short tech firms have had their wishes come true, with the exodus of staff from Twitter creating an … Read more
HR Famous: Creepy Bosses and Cool Moms!
On episode 108 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Jessica Lee, Madeline Laurano, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss … Read more
Why remote worker productivity is more about indicators than measurements
Are remote teams productive? Since the mass adoption of working from home [some 35% of Americans now say they have the opportunity to work remotely five … 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Forget ‘Quiet Quitting’ – it’s ‘Quiet Firing’ you need to worry about
It says a lot about the power of TikTok, that a short 17-second video by musician @zaidlepplin could have created the whole new HR lexicon of ‘quiet … Read more
We need to have new conversations about culture
Depending on your point of view, we’re either two and a half years into the Covid-19 pandemic or two and a half years out of it. What isn’t up for debate … Read more
Your middle managers could be thwarting your change efforts
It’s not hyperbole to say that HR and talent management executives need to make changes right now. Whether it’s the Great Resignation, … Read more
How to start an effective mentorship program
As all HRDs will instinctively know, mentorship programs can be a great way to support professional development within your organization. By pairing … Read more
Wanna know why staff are quitting? Look at what they’re saying on social media
Let’s get a few things straight about the so-called ‘Great Resignation’. Firstly it’s not ‘great’ at all. What’s so great hearing about record … Read more
HR Tech ’22 (Take 2): People data is thriving, but is employee morale dying?
Yesterday we brought you John Hollon’s overall assessment of what he regarded as a very uplifting HR Tech 22. But TLNT regular Brett Farmiloe was … Read more
Fight the proximity bias urge with consistency of experience
Most employees prefer the experience of working remotely. Until they don’t. The 30-second commute to work, the comfort of working from home and the … Read more