The flowers are blooming, the weather is warming and spring is in the air. That means it’s time once again to check in on the Nashville metro area’s economy and job market. Each March, we use data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on the Nashville / Davidson / Murfreesboro / Franklin Metropolitan… Read more »
Are we suggesting you show off your killer dance moves at your next Middle Tennessee job interview? Maybe demonstrate your juggling prowess? Nope. We’re talking about flaunting your soft skills. Success in any job requires much more than task-specific skills; it takes soft skills, which are traits that allow you to work well as a… Read more »
How many of your jobs include the phrase “experience needed”? Unless you’re hiring for true entry-level roles, some kind of work experience is likely required for your jobs: industry experience job skill/technical experience experience in a similar position even experience using certain “soft skills” But are all of these types of experience mandatory – or… Read more »
Ping pong tables and swing chairs? They may entertain, but gimmicks aren’t the best way to attract and keep tech professionals. With competition for qualified tech talent at an all time high, Middle Tennessee employers that understand the unique perks, benefits and opportunities these professionals want will have a decided advantage. So, what are tech… Read more »
Does your employee handbook need more than a “polish” or “tweak”? Today’s post is just for you. A great employee handbook does more than just set the “ground rules” for working in your organization; it provides a blueprint for your company culture, mission and goals. Answers common questions, so you don’t have to. Aids with… Read more »
“How do I get my employees fired up about our safety program?” It can be a real challenge, especially with the pressures, demands and distractions you all face in your day-to-day jobs. But the most comprehensive safety initiatives in the world won’t accomplish much unless employees embrace and execute them every day. If you really… Read more »
Does your boss really value you as a person – and as an employee? Everyone is busy on the job. But if your supervisor doesn’t take the time to say and do things that communicate “you’re important to our success,” how are you supposed to know if they truly value your hard work and contributions?… Read more »
Struggling to hire the dynamic employees you need? Grow them yourself! In a tight talent market, employee development is critical to your business’s continued success. Training improves your team’s skills, making them more valuable and versatile within your company. But developing your team does much more than increase and/or broaden their job skills; it’s a… Read more »
Think managing people is difficult? Get ready for an even bigger challenge: Managing humans and robots as co-workers. From autonomous cars and robotic pick-and-packers, to automated checkout lines and manufacturing “cobots,” technology is disrupting entire industries. This automation is causing fundamental shifts in how work is performed. Case in point? McKinsey & Co. predicts that… Read more »
Made a New Year’s resolution to find a new job in Middle TN – or a better one? Congratulations. It’s a great time to conduct a job search! But that doesn’t mean you should just sit back and wait for the job offers to roll in. To increase your chances of landing the opportunity you… Read more »
