HRDs are often taught that retaining staff is paramount. It seems especially important right now, amidst the so-called ‘Great Resignation’ (which, let’s … Read more
Transformational leadership sounds great, but most leaders aren’t using it
I can pretty much guarantee that anyone reading this article has either studied or experienced the difference between transformational and transactional … Read more
Why I’m Leaving TLNT: A Tale of Grief and Salvation
I often fantasize about killing myself. While standing on the subway platform, I imagine hurling my body in front of an oncoming train. Or throwing myself … Read more
An HR Mindset Manifesto
The following are seven key mindset shifts for HR leaders to thrive as the work of work continues to evolve. Create value, meaning, and impact, moving … Read more
Steve Jobs’ Former Assistant Reveals Lessons About Burnout and Wellbeing
I was working for one of the most iconic CEOs at one of the most innovative companies in the world — and my hair was falling out. It was my first job out … Read more
SMART Goals Are an Excuse to Be Mediocre
SMART goals have been a fixture in corporate life for more than 50 years, but you’ll rarely see successful CEOs use that approach. Chief executives … Read more
The Business Case Against Diversity?
Why do we still make illogical and counterproductive arguments for diversity and inclusion? I explored this question recently at ERE Digital 2.0, and below … Read more
Your Employees Who Refuse to Wear Masks — Now What?
You’ve probably seen the YouTube clips. People who refuse to wear masks in public getting into arguments, fights, and all sorts of foolishness. But … Read more
A Pandemic of Unsure and Unsafe HR
It was 1 a.m. on a Wednesday. I had been up since 5 a.m. the day before, and Chinese takeout boxes crowded the floor around my couch. My legs were numb … Read more
Want to End Racism? Training Doesn’t Work. So What Does?
In my lifetime, I’ve seen my native Los Angeles burn twice due to civil unrest caused by racism. In Spring 1992 I was taking my final exams at UCLA and … Read more
“Have Sex With Me or I’ll Pull the Contract”: Tales of LGBTQ Discrimination
Editor’s Note: We should applaud the Supreme Court’s recent decision to protect LGBTQ rights in the workplace. However, it will take much more … Read more
The Culturally Competent HR Leader
“I don’t see color.” I had to gag. Here we were, just a few HR professionals discussing racism and conscious bias, and a veteran HR professional had … Read more
TLNT’s New Editor Is the Liberace of HR
Last November, when I became editor of TLNT’s sister site, ERE.net, I greeted readers, “Hi, I’m Vadim. And I Don’t Hate You.” I wanted to let ERE’s … Read more
The Problem With SHRM: Why HR Professionals Feel Disappointed, Disillusioned, and Deserted
Why do employees hate HR? Notice I’m not asking if they do. They do. OK, maybe “hate” is a strong word. Many workers might simply dislike, feel suspicious … Read more
No Diversity Strand Is Untouched by COVID-19: Why Diversity & Inclusion Is More Important Than Ever
COVID-19 is a virus that does not discriminate and does not respect international borders. The spread of the virus has shown us that we have a lot more in … Read more
Weekly Wrap: And That’s A Wrap From Me
This week, the Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ+ workers couldn’t be fired under federal civil rights laws: The decision was written by Associate … Read more
From Card Tables to Countertops: A Guide for Creating an Ergonomic Workstation at Home
As your employees find themselves working from home for an unknown period of time, it’s important for them to create a designated workspace. But it’s about … Read more
The COVID-19 Crisis is a Mentorship Opportunity: Here’s How to Take Advantage of It
Companies around the globe are struggling to manage and motivate their workforces and enable productivity while dealing with economic uncertainty and … Read more
6 Ways Working From Home is Exposing Broken Cultures
Transitioning from a traditional office environment to a fully remote workforce isn’t easy: some employees will have an unreliable internet … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Exhausted by Zoom? You’re Not Alone
Are you tired of being on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting, or Google Meet calls, all day, every day? It can be exhausting, even more exhausting than … Read more