HR Compliance: What Does “Employment at Will” Mean in Tennessee?
What does the term “employment at will” really mean in Tennessee? Can you really fire an employee at any time, for any reason? Not exactly. The “employment at will” doctrine does mean that employment is voluntary for both parties (the employer and the employee). An at-will employee may quit his job whenever, and for whatever […]
Is There a Downside to Setting All Those Goals for You and Your Business?
New Year’s is closer than you think. But before you start hammering out objectives for you and your company, consider this quote from a recent Forbes.com post: “Researchers from four top business schools have shown that goals often do more harm than good. Worse, they can cause real damage to organizations and individuals using them.” […]
Do You Know Your Co-Employment Law?
Part 1: Test Your Knowledge Today’s post is the first in a two-part installment on co-employment laws – those that govern any situation in which two legally distinct employers (typically a staffing firm and their business client) have employer-employee relationships with the same person. Over the past several years, co-employment law has rapidly evolved in response to the […]
Seasonal Help: Why You Should Plan Your Staffing Needs Now
Admittedly, it may be a little early to light a Yule log. But if you’re in the customer service, administrative/clerical, hospitality, shipping/delivery, inventory or technology/finance industries, you’re probably headed for a busy – if not your busiest – time of year. If you’re going to require extra help this holiday season, it’s definitely not too […]
Tips for Addressing Job Burnout
Feeling a little overworked? While some would say that “too much to do” is merely a sign of job security in today’s economy, it won’t do you any good if you can’t cope with the stress. Sure, everyone is trying to do more with less these days. But over time, being chronically stretched too thin […]
Overtime vs. Temporary Staffing – A Cost Analysis
You’ve just won a three-month contract with a major new client – congratulations! Now, you need to figure out how to get the extra work done. Should you pay your current employees overtime, or bring in temporary help? Consider the following sample cost analysis. It is based on an annual salary of $40,000 ($20.51/hr.), vs. time-and-one-half […]
