The term, “quiet quitting” has spread like wildfire across TikTok, HR departments and media headlines. While the concept isn’t entirely novel – … Read more
Covid cost employers $213 billion; downturn will force workers to accept lower quality jobs
Covid-19 cost employers $213 billion The cost to US employers of the Covid-19 pandemic has been priced at a whopping $213 billion in terms of lost work … Read more
Collaboration analytics tell you the here and now
If there’s one thing most managers will agree on, it’s the fact that they are not typically interested in analytics around things that happened in the … Read more
‘Tis the season to be branded ‘Scrooge’; ‘Return to office’ is Word of the Year
King County accused of being First Amendment “Scrooges” It wouldn’t be Christmas without mentioning beloved fictional character, Scrooge! And so it is that … Read more
Quiet please! Now there’s ‘quiet constraint’ to deal with
It’s been ‘quiet’ a year. Most of it has been dominated column inch after column inch devoted to 2022’s latest HR buzz-phrase – ‘quiet quitting’. This, as … Read more
Want to retain frontline staff? Get to know them
We all know quitting is becoming contagious. The 2022 Deskless Report found 42% wanted to do just this (up from 36% in 2021), and all around the country, … Read more
Are you ready for ‘love-based leadership’?
Every so often, you’ll hear people say they ‘love’ their job. (Although actually – this isn’t that common; research shows only 20% are ‘passionate’ about … Read more
You’ve been doing engagement surveys wrong all this time
Engagement surveys are like bread and butter to HRD departments – they’re the go-to staple for finding out the health of people and the organization. But … Read more
‘Tis the season to help staff manage festive stress
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
It works for me #3: Creating a ‘destination office’
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
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
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
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
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
Tech’s top ‘Instagrammable’ HQs revealed
Working in the office is officially ‘back’. Around 50% of US companies already require or plan to require employees to return to the office … Read more
HRDs reveal how to prevent burnout in HR
You probably know it already: HR professionals are great at looking after other people’s health and wellbeing. But when it comes to looking after their … Read more
Addressing managers’ worries about the gaping void of supervision
Each day (or so it feels), I see all the major online news outlets carrying lengthy stories about the work-from-home culture. It’s the new cause-célèbre: … Read more
The right to disconnect – sticking plaster or silver bullet?
Across the pond in Europe, it’s getting more and more likely that there will be a EU-wide expectation (backed up by law), that employees have a ‘right to … Read more