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 […]
Want to Attract and Retain Better Employees? Start by becoming a “talent magnet”
Competition for great talent is a top hiring challenge for Middle Tennessee companies – and employers across the nation. According to HireRight’s 2013 Employment Screening Benchmarking Report, finding, retaining and developing quality talent was cited as the biggest business issue for 52 percent of employers surveyed. We’ve known for some time that, in many industries, […]
Playing it Safe – Keys to protecting your Middle TN business
In case you haven’t noticed, we live in an extremely litigious country. And in recent years, things have only gotten worse. During the recession, employee lawsuits against their employers became more common than ever. Across the nation, claims of age discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, racial discrimination, disability discrimination and retaliation suits increased dramatically. Employee […]
Do Workaholics Really Make Good Employees?
Everyone admires “go-getters” who do whatever it takes to get the job done. In small- to medium-sized business, especially, hard-working employees who regularly log 50+ hours per week can be indispensable assets. But are workaholics really great employees, or can they actually be detrimental to your business? It depends. When an employee “burns the midnight […]
The Value of Creating a Flexible Workplace
Do you offer flexible work options to your employees? Does it really matter? Take a look at what two recent studies showed about the prevalence and importance of workplace flexibility. The first, a recent Survey on Workplace Flexibility from WorldatWork, found that: The vast majority (98 percent) of U.S. employers offer at least one workplace […]
Make Balance a Priority
Smart work/life balance tips to reduce stress and give you more time Meetings. Soccer practice. Long hours. Project deadlines. Yard work. Given all the responsibilities you have both on the job and at home, you may feel that a healthy work/life balance is unrealistic right now: spending more time at work may cause you to […]
