The modern CHRO holds one of the most difficult positions in the C-suite. You have to possess a deep understanding of the business that’s on par with your … Read more
Whatever Happened to Common Sense Inside Companies?
When people start working inside organizations, something happens to them. They forget they’re human. They start adhering to rules, processes, procedures, … Read more
80% of U.S. Workers Lack High Resilience
With the unexpectedness and magnitude of the disruption caused by the pandemic, it’s not surprising that resilience is a hot topic. Organizations big and … Read more
The Thin Line Between Oversight and Surveillance
With almost half of the labor force working from home, many workers have finally been able to experience the flexibility they have long craved. As a … 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
Size Matters When Recognizing People (but Maybe Not the Way You Think It Does)
What’s the secret sauce to creating a culture rife with recognition, one that keeps employees feeling valued, seen, and heard? Many organizations believe … Read more
HR Famous: Laurie Ruettimann and Betting On You
In episode 45 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett and Jessica Lee are joined by special guest Laurie Ruettimann to … Read more
21 Talent Pros Weigh in on the Capitol Attack
Yesterday, the Capitol was attacked by a mob of terrorists. Democracy was threatened as never before in modern U.S. history. To run an article about … Read more
Questioning Authority: Fixing Your Workplace Will Not Fix Your Workforce
TLNT is launching a new series — Questioning Authority, which will challenge leading thinking by talking to leading thinkers. Each volume takes a … Read more
HR Famous: Google Announce Return to Office, JLee Gets Invite from Gary V
In Episode 44 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together in the new year to discuss … Read more
Best of TLNT: Top 5 Learning & Development Stories of 2020
You might think that during the past year, learning and development took a backseat to other challenges at organizations. And, well, you’d be right. … Read more
Best of TLNT: Top 5 Employee Engagement Stories of 2020
There’s a reason that so many HR tech vendors love citing Gallup’s findings on employee engagement. It’s because year after year, Gallup … Read more
On Being an Introverted Black Woman in Leadership
Many introverts find that they’ve got some extra work to do to make a good impression on the job. An introverted employee can come across to others as … Read more
HR Famous: Calling Yourself “Doctor” in the Workplace & Best Work Christmas Stories
In Episode 43 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss Christmas … Read more
Performance Reviews During a Pandemic
At the heart of performance management is the performance review. This year, however, disruptions and workplace changes caused by the Covid-19 pandemic … Read more
Don’t Read This Article and Get Back to Work!
Not long ago, I sat down to write a blog post about facetime vs. Facetime. The premise was that, in the course of the last year, the meaning of “facetime” … Read more
Rethinking Traditional Leadership Development
As the saying goes, “Every cloud has a silver lining.” The current storm of the pandemic is no exception. Despite the human and economic devastation … Read more
The 4 Elements of Employee Engagement You Should Not Overlook
Employee engagement has been top of mind for HR professionals and strategic-minded leaders for more than a decade, and research keeps confirming its … Read more
Apprenticeships That Bridge Skills Gaps
Jobs without people. People without jobs. Employers know about the mismatch between the skills they need and the skills workers have. To address such gaps … Read more
Should PTO be Mandatory for the Holidays?
The holidays are stressful in the best of times, nevermind during a global pandemic. It’s no wonder that burnout is running rampant through ranks of remote … Read more