We often talk about the worst employees ever. After all, they usually provide us with the most -- ahem -- colorful stories to tell. But they also cause us the most grief and gray hairs. So let's talk about the…
Talent Management
Jerks come in all shapes and sizes. Even the best leaders may not realize they're sometimes a jerk at work. Of course, we aren't saying you're a jerk. What we're saying is that every person at work -- colleagues, bosses,…
The Great Flattening is expanding and its impact could be detrimental to workplaces. The flattening — eliminating middle managers to cut costs, reduce red tape, and/or simplify organizational charts — started in the tech industry and is now creeping into…
I'm bored at work. My daughter is bored at work. For very different reasons, we're bored. And it's the perfect example of a new leadership concern: boredom. But it turns out that we're not alone. TikTok's #boredatwork has more than…
A new hire could be a company’s next security risk. Today’s remote onboarding introduces unfamiliar devices and home networks into organizations, along with urgent paperwork, fast-paced communication and limited in-person contact. While IT handles the technical defenses, HR is the…
If you've been in HR more than a minute, it's likely you have several generations in your workplace -- employees from 18 to 78. Some love Beyoncé. Others love the Beatles. Some are into N/As. Others love highballs. And in…
Look around your workplace. Or your employee roster. Pick out the employees who you think are the best. Then take a different look to find your hidden potential. Those are the people who don't stand out right away, but they…
Remote, hybrid, office -- what works best now? Five years after COVID forced nearly everyone home, many companies are still figuring out what their new work norm is. Some threw down the gauntlet with an office-forward strategy to preserve company…
Frontline managers are under pressure like never before. They're the first responders to team stress, the translators of corporate strategy, and the deciding factor in whether people stay or go. Yet many were promoted for their technical skills, not their…
In today’s competitive market, companies that want to build employee empowerment, engagement and commitment must focus on creating environments where every employee can thrive. One of the most impactful ways organizations can strive to keep talent engaged and committed is…
Could it be time to toss the corporate ladder? Not everyone can - or should - climb it. In fact, there are proven better ways to develop employees before they even consider walking out the door. What's Up in This…
Your employees are working sunup to sundown. Some might work sundown to sunup. Either way, they're working more hours than ever. And it's probably burning them out. Microsoft coined it the Infinite Workday. And they have hard proof that it…
With over 2.4 million employees, the U.S. government is the nation’s largest employer, so news about federal layoffs was bound to send shockwaves into other sectors. Recent headlines are dominated by buyout offers, early retirement incentives and termination of probationary…
Managers and leaders are not one and the same. Do you know if you're a leader or a manager? Here's the point: Just because you're a manager, it doesn't mean you're a leader -- but it also doesn't mean you…
"Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today!" Ben Franklin's words ring hollow for a quarter of us who are guilty of chronic procrastinating. The rest of us? More than 90% of us procrastinate at least some of…
The 2025 job market seems calm on the surface. Unemployment is low, and quits are steady, but hiring is slowing beneath that stability. Take an even closer look and you’ll spot a quiet surge: a sharp rise in employees…
