In virtually every organization I know, employees either set their own goals, or have goals set for them. But at the risk of sounding heretical, most goals … Read more

In virtually every organization I know, employees either set their own goals, or have goals set for them. But at the risk of sounding heretical, most goals … Read more
If you had to pick just one step in talent acquisition as the most important one of all, which step would you choose? I’d choose the interview. Not only is … Read more
Talk to most HR or talent management leaders, and you’ll soon find out they can tell you the percentage of employees that are meeting vs. exceeding … Read more
Without doubt, the biggest word in people management continues to be engagement. It’s what HRDs strive for; it’s what they want their staff to show; and … Read more
If there’s one thing HR and talent leaders understand more than most, it’s the value and power of candor. Whether someone is on the giving or the … Read more
It’s probably safe to say that by now, we’re all acutely aware of how the pandemic, the ‘Great Resignation’, hybrid work, and lots, lots more, have … Read more
The global pandemic has affected business operations and policies dramatically, most notably through a transition to working from home and widespread … Read more
“He makes how much?” Discovering that a co-worker handsomely outearns you — even though you have the same job title and years of experience — leaves a … Read more
As the use of automation and artificial intelligence ramps up in the workplace, organizations are discovering skills gaps in some unexpected places. … Read more
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
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
Some of the most visionary minds in business over the last hundred years have worked in popular media like film and television. I draw a great deal of … Read more
Does the thought of giving negative feedback make your heart race and your palms sweat? Would you rather avoid your direct report than tell them their … Read more
With all the emphasis today on the importance of giving employees regular feedback, there is a tendency to forget that feedback is a two-way channel, and … Read more
As Lacie and Bets step into the elevator, they begin the typical morning-commute banter, gleefully chippering away about work, career prospects and Bets’ … Read more
Note: The following is an excerpt from the soon to be published book, Fair Talk: Three Steps to Powerful Feedback ∼∼∼∼∼ “Those who take management … Read more
The hiring process is often long and difficult and then comes the challenge of employee retention and continued growth and upskilling of the entire … Read more
Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the previous 12 months. This is No. 17 of the 708 articles. You … Read more
Performance appraisals are both one of the most crucial parts of a successful business, and one of the most ignored. On the one hand, optimistic HR experts … Read more
Objectivity is the most important part of having an effective performance appraisal system. What you want is a process in which your top performers are … Read more