We’re all familiar with the concept of servant leadership. It’s a leadership approach that prioritizes the well-being of employees and views … Read more
It works for me: #1 Address micro-frictions first
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
Workers protest at waiting a year to be paid; union promises to take contract fight to UPS
US Open caterers claim they’ve not been paid Some of the players involved earn $millions, but at this week’s US Open Tennis Tournament, a protest was … Read more
Rethinking language that works at work
You’ve probably noticed it. Years of quarantining and virtual meetings have ushered in new levels of at-work casualness. Whether it’s emojis punctuating … Read more
EY error leaves staff overdrawn; Amazon questions its office space needs (while its warehouses get investigated for safety)
Payroll error hits 55,000 EY staff in US More than 55,000 US staff working for EY had a nasty surprise when they woke up on Tuesday morning and found their … Read more
Remote workplace challenges: How the US and UK compare (and what to do next)
After dramatic events of the last few years, remote and hybrid work is commonplace. And all the signs are that it is a trend that will continue. According … Read more
Why HRDs need to embrace comfort
For most of us, the word ‘comfort’ has extremely positive connotations. We all strive to be comfortable in all aspects of our lives, whether it be at home … Read more
Deepfake job interviews; the most disproportionately popular jobs; and the Burger King worker who went viral: The most interesting HR stories of the week
FBI warns employers about ‘Deepfake’ avatars in job interviews Deepfake videos – where a person’s face head is typically replaced with someone else’s … Read more
Most interesting HR stories of the week
US workers making 20% fewer trips to the office The number of trips Americans are making to their workplace has dropped significantly when compared to … Read more
How to carry out a belonging audit
It’s a sad state of affairs that lack of diversity in the higher echelons of companies is so normal that many of us fail to even recognize it anymore. … Read more
Recognition vs Engagement During the Great Resignation
It’s been called “The Great Resignation” and “Resignationgate.” The simple gist is that, according to a Microsoft global survey, 41% of employees plan to … Read more
Uncomfortable Bedfellows: Compensation and Recognition
Employee recognition, at its core, exists to help people feel more connected to purpose, accomplishment, and each other. But regardless of good efforts and … 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
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
New Research Exposes Major Gaps in How Employers and Employees View Work
Recent return-to-work conversations have left employees feeling vulnerable and concerned about their future. For most companies, questions about childcare, … Read more
Star Wars HR: What Darth Vader Demonstrates About Employee Engagement
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
The Pandemic Has Been Great for Productivity, But…
Change has always been the only constant in the workplace, especially over the past six months. Employees have faced significant change as they’ve adjusted … Read more
Motivating Employees Is Not About You — It’s About Them
What is someone’s motivation to exercise? It could be to lose weight, or it could be for health reasons, or it could be to recover from an injury. If you … Read more
Are You Constraining Recognition When People Need It Most?
Times have changed quickly, and in a way we could have never anticipated. I am writing this article from my home office, with my kids and newly adopted … Read more
Employee Recognition: Small Things Make a Big Difference
As we all continue to navigate the new work normal, we’ve entered a phase where more businesses are starting to re-open and onsite employees are returning … Read more