Think You Can’t Afford Administrative Staff? You May Be Missing the Boat
In recent years, businesses across middle Tennessee have been under tremendous pressure to cut costs and reduce head count. At the same time, e-mail, mobile devices and other new technologies have made managers and executives more self-sufficient than ever. You might think that, as a result, administrative staff would be rendered all but obsolete. According […]
Resolve NOT to Make a New Year’s Resolution in 2012
It’s as natural as the circle of life. With each flip of the calendar year, many of us resolve to improve ourselves – to drop bad habits, to start good ones, or to find a way to make the world a better place. While these intentions are certainly noble, they’re also likely doomed from the […]
Employers Recognize the Need for Benefits that Appeal to a Multi-generational Workforce
American employers are faced with a difficult balancing act – attracting new talent, while also holding onto experienced workers. Achieving this balance is driving employers to create financial benefit plans that appeal to workers of all ages. According to Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s Workforce Benefits Report (published April, 2011): 94 percent of 650 C-level […]
Get Paid What You’re Worth – How to Ask for a Raise the Right Way
Thinking about asking for a raise, but still hesitating? Well, maybe you shouldn’t be. A recent New York Times article reports that median pay for top executives at big 200 companies was up 23 percent last year. Corporate wallets are opening up. It’s time to get your share. Still, asking for more money can be […]
When it Comes to Work/Life Issues, Men and Women are More Alike than Different
Men and women are different in many ways. But when it comes to work/life balance issues, they apparently share several of the same concerns. Results from a WorldatWork fall 2010 research study conflict with a previously wide-held assumption about the differences between men and women – namely, that male identity is rooted in work, while […]
Assessing Your Hiring Needs, Part 1: Do you really need to hire someone?
Has business picked up for you? Is your company experiencing growing pains? Are your employees putting in overtime? All of these may be signs that you need to start hiring again. But with fluctuating workloads and an uncertain economy, determining whether or not you need to add permanent headcount can be a real challenge. On […]
