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Dec 10, 2024 | tlnt.com | Mark Murphy

Dec 10, 2024Every HRD will have no-doubt heard employees, leaders, and even (or especially), executives utter something along the lines of: “That’s just how I am,” or “I can’t change,” or “I won’t change who I really am.”Such declarations might seem like steadfast affirmations of self-identity, but they often reveal deeper issues, like arrogance, fear of vulnerability, and a fixed mindset. At the core of these assertions could lie a profound fear of vulnerability.

Dec 6, 2024 | tlnt.com | David Creelman

Dec 6, 2024Anyone who works in the talent acquisition department of a large organization will know full well that they may receive hundreds of thousands of CVs in any given year. They may also know that screening these CVs is time-consuming, tedious, and exhausting. Sometime, the result of this is that an entire recruiting pipeline might be held up just because the sifting process is taking so long.

Dec 2, 2024 | tlnt.com | Mark Murphy

Dec 2, 2024Effective communication is a linchpin in any organization, especially within HR, where messages often reach every corner of the company. But while HR’s insights and updates are often crucial, they can also be met with misunderstanding or even dismissal by employees who don’t resonate with HR’s natural communication style. So why is this, and what can be done to change things?

Nov 29, 2024 | tlnt.com | Mark Murphy

Nov 29, 2024For years, businesses have been urged to consider generational differences in managing their workforce. We’ve all seen countless articles about how “Gen Z prefers this…” or “Boomers value that…” – I’m sure you get the picture. However, as someone who has spent decades researching workplace dynamics and motivations, I’ve come to this firm conclusion: grouping people by generation is a misguided and arbitrary way to think about a company’s workforce.

Nov 27, 2024 | tlnt.com | Melissa Stewart

Nov 27, 2024Long before the world had ever heard about Covid-19, organizations were stepping up and getting interested in the concept of mindfulness. Defined as the psychological process of actively paying attention to the present moment without judgment, mindfulness sessions seemed to be the perfect answer to declining engagement and wellness levels and rising levels of stress in the workplace. Proponents of mindfulness argue it enables staff to respond to situations with clarity and calmness.