2020 had to be a tough year for organizations that administer “best place to work” lists. After years of fine-tuning their application processes to uncover … Read more
Sports Legends Share Advice on Building Super Teams
What does it take to build Super Teams? That is, teams of high-performing individuals that consistently strive for and achieve success. The answer can be … Read more
Why Are Most Employee Value Propositions So Boring?
There’s an open secret at your company that few people, if anyone, will voice. Your employee value proposition is boring. Here’s what’s going on: … Read more
Aligning Employer Branding With Your Employee Handbook
When hundreds of Trump supporters violently stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, shockwaves were felt around the world. A shining symbol of American … Read more
A Traumatic Job Search: “I Was Rejected for Embodying Company Values”
Chad Sanders, author of Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned From Trauma and Triumph, was asked during an interview with Brené Brown what he learned … Read more
Recruiter Realness: Running on E
Much of the way that I approached and shaped my corporate career was based on how my female elders — in particular my mother, aunts, and family friends … Read more
Happening on TLNT: Can Managers and Direct Reports Be Friends?
“The average person spends 8.5 hours per day at work. That means you spend about one-third of your life working and likely spend more time … Read more
Happening on TLNT: Oversight vs Surveillance
As many workers continue to work remotely, so too continues the interest in monitoring them. Or is it surveilling them? Or is it micro-managing them? Or is … Read more
Happening on TLNT: Can HR Fix People?
HR always seems to be trying to fix something. That’s a good thing, because work can always be made better. But what exactly is HR fixing? Or rather, what … Read more
Best Hire Ever: Laurie Ruettimann on Fixing Work & Betting on You
In Episode 23 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn talks with former HR exec and workplace expert Laurie Ruettimann, digging into her past and present views on … Read more
Recruiter Realness: This Is Not a Predictions Post
We talent acquisition and HR practitioners are conditioned to expect an end of the year or holiday-themed article. One that is usually some mix of … Read more
Happening on TLNT: Where Ideas Go to Die
Pretty much every company says it values innovation. Only then to destroy it with poor mindsets and processes. In her TLNT article, “Killing … Read more
Recruiter Realness: A Debate About Culture and Recruiting Happened at ERE Digital 2.0. Here’s What You Missed.
ERE Digital 2.0 wrapped last week. It was just the thing I needed to lift me out of what felt like a perpetual state of melancholy, indifference, and … Read more
Labor Market: All the Lonely People
I ain’t lookin’ for prayers or pity. I ain’t comin’ ’round searchin’ for a crutch. I just want someone to talk to. And … Read more
ERE Digital Insights: Can Recruiting Fix Your Company’s Culture?
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series highlighting speakers at the upcoming ERE Digital 2.0 event. Click here to view other articles in the … Read more
Best Hire Ever: Jason Lauritsen on Being Authentic vs Faking It at Work
In Episode 16 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn chats with Jason Lauritsen on the always hot topic of faking it at work vs being authentic at work. Jason and KD … Read more
The Revolving-Door Revolution: Stop Obsessing Over Retention
In a pre-pandemic world, businesses typically valued the longevity of an employee who would stay for the long-run. Essentially, they hired for long-term … Read more
Stop Hiring Individuals. Start Hiring Team Members.
When you think about “team building,” what comes to mind? Escape rooms, bowling, happy hours, cheesy icebreakers? But, what do those activities actually … Read more
Smart Interview Questions That Are Actually Stupid
How many times have you really thought about the interview questions you use at your company? And not just the questions but the answers you seek? For … Read more
Best Hire Ever: Holland Dombeck McCue on Millennials With Drive and Ambition
In Episode 10 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn chats with Holland Dombeck McCue, who manages employer branding and recruitment marketing at Delta Airlines, … Read more