That little smart phone in your hand? It could be the next big thing in interviewing. Skeptical? Let’s take a look at a few statistics: Roughly three-quarters of Americans (77%) now own a smartphone, up from just 35% in 2011. (Pew Research Center) Most Americans would rather text than talk, spending 26 minutes per day… Read more »
Social media research is an extremely powerful tool in a recruiter’s screening arsenal. And if you’ve read any career advice articles recently, you’ve probably come across one warning you about the dangers of posting irresponsibly on social media. True, social media blunders can cost you a job. In a recent Harris Poll survey of over… Read more »
If you have responsibility for employee training, you know that the benefits extend well beyond improving employees’ job skills. Training your employees also: makes workers more versatile, especially if you offer cross-training; makes employees’ jobs more interesting and diverse; fulfills your staff’s need for continual development, which is essential for retaining high performers; enhances employee… Read more »
The rate of change in business is accelerating – dramatically. New opportunities are everywhere, and technology is driving innovation in virtually every industry. What does that mean for your Middle Tennessee business? It’s pretty clear: Evolve, or lose business to your competition. Sometimes, a simple tweak is all your organization needs to stay at the… Read more »
Call them “out of the box.” Call them “unconventional.” Call them “strange.” However you choose to describe these productivity boosters, one thing is sure: they’ll go a long way toward refreshing, refocusing and re-energizing your team (especially during a summer productivity slump). Get Visual. Try color therapy. Research shows that the color yellow positively affects… Read more »
Have an unlimited wardrobe budget and a professional stylist? Who does?! But frankly, you don’t need either. If you’re headed to an interview or angling for a promotion, you just need some sound advice. Below, we share our Cool Springs employment agency’s best tips for mastering the modern office dress code (without spending a fortune).… Read more »
“UNEMPLOYMENT RATES IMPROVE ACROSS ALL COUNTIES“ This headline, published by the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development (TDLWD), is great news for Middle Tennessee’s economy. But if you’re trying to recruit great people? Not so much. The latest data from the TDLWD paints a stark picture of our state’s employment landscape: just 2 of… Read more »
Writing a resume for the first time? Need to dust off an outdated resume? Want to make your resume more competitive? You’ve come to the right place! Below are summaries and links to 4 posts to help ensure your resume gets read, presents your experience in the best light, and increases your chances of landing… Read more »
Hire GHEAL innovators. People with a GHEAL “Glass Half Empty and Leaking” perspective aren’t negative or pessimistic (as the label suggests). They’re forward-thinkers who: question the status quo; identify potential threats on the horizon; ferret out new problems to solve and opportunities upon which to capitalize; can turn your organization into a serial innovation firm.… Read more »
It’s vacation time! But perhaps finances are a bit tight. Or, maybe a family member’s schedule is too hectic for them to take a full week off work. Heck, maybe the thought of packing and traveling just doesn’t appeal to you. None of these things should stop you from enjoying your vacation days. Jetting off… Read more »
