Is It Time to Fire a Problem Employee? Know the signs – and follow the law in Middle TN
Sometimes it’s abundantly clear that you need to fire someone: They no-show/no-call four days in a row. They throw a temper tantrum in front of a client, and then verbally threaten them. They convert their cubicle into a DJ booth and spin records instead of working. Obviously, these are extreme (and thankfully, fictitious) examples. In […]
Tough Business Challenges? 2 Fresh Ways to Tackle Them
Ever heard of the inversion technique or rapid prototyping? Hint: They have nothing to do with overturned buckets or 3D printers. Admittedly, these terms may sound strange, but don’t discount them until you’ve read more about them. They may hold the key to overcoming your tough business challenges. The Inversion Technique This unique approach to […]
Stormy Weather: Pay and Absence Tips for Inclement Weather
Winter is just around the corner. And with it comes incredibly unpredictable weather conditions. Icy roads. And even sleet or snow. So here’s the big question for today’s post: When inclement weather hits, are your HR policies up to the challenge? According to an ERC/smart Business Workplace Practice Survey, only 39% of employers have a […]
Biggest Challenges Facing HR in the Next Decade
What do you think will be the biggest challenges facing HR during the next decade? This is one of the questions posed in a poll by the Society for Human Resource Management titled “Challenges Facing Organizations and HR in the Next 10 Years.” The survey responses, gathered from 449 HR professionals, show that: Getting and […]
