We’re a Month in: How is your organization managing ACA’s New Requirements?
New ACA mandates have been in effect for over a month. Is your Middle Tennessee organization “paying”? “Playing”? Or do you feel more like you’re drowning in a sea of restrictive regulations? The Employer Shared Responsibility mandate (commonly referred to as “Pay or Play”) has made it even more challenging for your business to stay […]
When it Comes to Middle TN Staffing, Local is Better!
As a locally-owned, full-service staffing company, WPS has been a part of the Middle Tennessee business community since 1988. Our exclusive focus on Middle Tennessee has provided us with several advantages – especially when it comes to understanding how to work with Middle Tennessee’s best employers and employees. True, larger staffing agencies may have “national […]
Tips for Handling Difficult Employee Conversations
“I have to demote you.” “Your co-workers find you difficult to work with.” “You didn’t get that raise you asked for.” As a manager, you’re paid to solve problems. Often, that means you’re forced into the uncomfortable position of having to initiate tough conversations with employees. It can be tempting to delay these talks, especially […]
Don’t Get Left Behind! Do these four things to keep up with changing workforce demographics
Our workforce is changing – dramatically. Within the last few years, we’ve seen radical changes in the ways employers use contingent employees. No longer just for last-minute fill-ins, temporary and contract workers are a vital, strategic part of our workforce. So much so that, by the end of this year, the contract labor force is […]