“I see the classic image of the boss as a total anachronism. It may work in certain connotations like ‘organized crime boss,’ ‘union boss,’ or ‘pit boss.’ But being bossy per se is not an attribute that I have ever…
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One View of How AI Is Impacting Career Dynamics
Professional careers have always had a tinge of uncertainty. However, the digital age has amplified it significantly with efficiency no longer being the mainstay of human excellence as advanced automation and autonomous functioning have steadily reduced the commission of errors….
That Seat at the Table Is In the Library
“I spend so much time reading now. As I am finally a member of the executive team, there are so many areas that I needed to brush up on as the organization is in such a growth spurt.” This discussion…
If Those Performance Reviews All Sound Alike, It Could Be ‘Decision Fatigue’
Decision fatigue refers to the deteriorating quality of decisions as one is forced to engage in more and more decision-making. If you’ve ever planned an event, re-designed a home or purchased a new car, you probably remember the exhaustion and…
Hiring Wisdom: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Work Here
Note: The following are selections from the Humetrics blog. Employee experience Regular readers here will know I’m always touting employee stay conversations because they create high levels of employee engagement and are a powerful retention tool. If you haven’t bought…
The Powerful Case For Internal Mobility
Over the course of a long career in talent management, I’ve often been asked about strategies related to critical hires. The conversation usually goes something like this: “We are having a difficult time hiring for xyz job. There just doesn’t…
Use Political Savvy to Get the Promotion You Deserve
Mention “corporate politics” and most employees cringe. Many of us believe it’s best to avoid this sometimes dark underbelly of the business world, so we focus on working hard and delivering stellar results to distinguish us from our colleagues and…
3 Steps to Building Better Managers
Bad managers are excruciating for employees and expensive for businesses. We know this. Countless studies have already proven it. The more confounding issue: If we know how important good managers are, why do so many companies tolerate poor management? The…
3 Ways to Retain the Women In Your Workforce
It is no secret that there is a gender issue in business. Women continue to be vastly underrepresented in the workforce, especially when holding leadership positions. According to research from LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Co. for every 100 U.S. women…
How To Use Cohort Analysis for Better Workforce Decisions
Talking compensation and promotions with your employees can be a tricky business, yet many managers make these costly (and sometimes time-sensitive) people decisions based on hallway conversations and gut feel. Intuition — a mental “shortcut” — is the result of…
Internal Mobility Programs Benefit Both the Company and the Employee
Internal mobility is one of the trickiest issues to navigate. More specifically, how can employees tactfully discuss the possibility of changing departments with a manager; and how can managers properly address the employee’s interest in making that change? This conversation…
From Shrinking Violet to Purple Cow: Getting HR to Tell Its Own Story
I am not talking about posting articles online about your employee brand to attract talent. What I am talking about, is that when it comes to publicizing HR’s value and achievements internally, I have and still do find it wanting….
What Women Can Do to be More Visible at Work
Where are all those powerful girls and women who crushed it throughout their school years? Compared to succeeding in the work world, it’s often easier for women to excel in school because they can do great work without having to…
6 Steps Every Company Can Take to Develop Women Leaders
This is second of two parts on gender diversity in leadership positions. Today’s article offers some steps organizations can take to develop future women leaders. Part one is here. ———— Between 2015 and 2016, the percentage of women in the…
Four Interviews That Will Improve Engagement and Retention
Jason didn’t impress Marcus from the outset of his initial job interview, but Marcus gave him a chance because he came from a trusted reference. Despite his initial reservations, within a month, Marcus found himself relying more and more on…
A Lattice Is the Career Ladder for the 21st Century
I am giving you a heads-up as tomorrow I am resigning my position and going back to my old job, which I love. I hate this new job as I do not want to manage people. I just want to…
6 Keys to a Successful Internal Mobility Program
I’ve been staring at employee engagement, retention and attrition stats for months as we prep to launch our internal mobility product at untapt. The stats are nothing new, but when you pour over them, little interesting stories start to emerge….
What Happens When You Promote And It Doesn’t Work?
Editor’s Note: As I wind down my time as Editor of TLNT — I’m leaving in a few weeks— I wanted to share some of my favorite TLNT posts. Here’s one from August 2013. What do you do when you promote someone…
Looking For a New Work Challenge? Here’s a Lesson From Steven Colbert
This week marked the start of a new era in late night television in the U.S. with Steven Colbert’s debut as the host of The Late Show on CBS, long the home of David Letterman. But this wasn’t just the start of…
Management 101: Connecting With Employees Beyond Their Job Description
“Think back to grade school, high school, college, or your past jobs; I want you to think of the teacher or manager that during this period had an impact on your life. If you can’t relate to that time period,…