On episode 57 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss hiring for … Read more
How Zoom Reimagined Its Business During the Pandemic
If you have ever experienced whitewater rapids, you know the exhilarating sensation of making hairpin turns to avoid rocks; changing direction every few … Read more
A Hybrid Office Offers Fake Flexibility
2021 finds flexible work and the nature of working from home at a major crossroads. Far-reaching decisions are being made on the basis of outdated … Read more
Was the Progress Women Made Even Real?
A little more than a year ago, as March began, the topic of women and their progress and their many accomplishments was everywhere. Employers around the … Read more
Most Hierarchies Fail to Support Frontline Workers
Over the last year, there has been plenty of conversation about frontline workers as critical but often under-appreciated resources for organizations. The … Read more
HR Famous: Companies Without HR Departments
On episode 53 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett and Jessica Lee discuss BTS, companies without HR departments, and … Read more
Are Hybrid Workforces Really Here To Stay?
Remote work, once a consideration for a small number of organizations — and hardly a priority — became a health, safety, and economic imperative for the … Read more
The Big Come Back: Creating a Return-to-Work Strategy
A recent national Covid office survey found that 63% of employees were ready to return to the office with the right incentives and safety precautions. By … Read more
The Whole Foods Debacle Over BLM Masks
On episode 51 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss what will be … Read more
Happening on ERE: The Post-Covid Labor Market
In his latest Labor Market column on ERE.net, Raghav Singh writes: “The cover of Fortune from Oct. 1, 2001, showed a man, covered in dust, walking … Read more
HR Famous: Zoom Bathroom Calls and Fake Commutes
On episode 48 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together once again to discuss … Read more
Whiplash: Is a New FFCRA on the Horizon?
After the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expired on Dec. 31, President Trump signed the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), which … Read more
What to Consider Before Implementing a Mandatory Vaccine Policy
The first Covid-19 vaccines have been released, with more to come in the near future. This landmark development raises important question: Can employers … 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 Covid-19 Stories of 2020
The biggest story of 2020 will be the biggest story of 2021. Covid-19 has impacted every facet of work and life, and it will continue to do so. The … Read more
Happening on ERE: A Look at the 2021 Labor Market
As we close out 2020, it’s important to consider what next year’s labor market will look like — because future talent decisions hinge on the … Read more
Go From Covid-Secure to Litigation-Safe
One of the first priorities for any business is to always ensure the safety and wellbeing of its employees and customers. This principle has been put to … 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
Covid-19 Is Complicating Cultural Maintenance
“Performance more often comes down to a cultural challenge, rather than simply a technical one.” That’s a quote from tech industry author Lara Hogan, and … Read more
A Pandemic Pivot of HR Strategy Is Likely Harder Than You Imagined
It seems as though many volumes have been written so far advising HR leaders on how best to adjust for a pandemic-driven new normal. Combined with internal … Read more