Revamp Your Compensation Strategy to Attract, Retain and Reward Your Team
We’re waaaay behind. Several states raised their minimum wage on January 1, 2017. But Tennessee? We don’t have a minimum wage law. By default, our minimum wage is set at the federal level, which was last raised to $7.25 in 2009. Competition for the best people is getting tougher. Jobs are expanding. And the cost […]
To Pay or Not to Pay? On Call vs. Just-in-Time Employees
Business is unpredictable. If your Middle Tennessee company is like most, it has its ups and downs. You might need “all hands on deck” at a moment’s notice, or just as suddenly find those same hands sitting idle. Just-in-time staff from Wood Personnel can help even out those highs and lows in your business, but […]
Too Many Employees Calling in Sick? Your Guide to Dealing with Attendance Problems
They run late. They call off last-minute. They always seem to suffer from a mysterious “illness” the day after a holiday. And their chronic attendance problems are driving you nuts. Frequent absences negatively impact your team’s productivity, efficiency and morale. Regardless of the size of your organization, responsible employees become annoyed when they have to […]
Beyond Diversity: Tips for Fostering an Inclusive Workplace Culture
The difference between diversity and inclusion? It’s a lot like the difference between merely throwing a party for a wide range of people – and getting them to really mingle with one another once they’ve arrived. A truly inclusive workplace culture requires more than a commitment to diversity (although that’s certainly essential). It goes beyond […]
Too Many Squabbles and Confrontations?
Policy disagreements. Misunderstandings about job responsibilities. Clashes of personality or work style. Disputes at work can begin for any number of reasons. Sometimes, cooler heads prevail and employees work out their own differences in a mature, respectful way. But other times, simple disagreements can erupt into full-scale battles, resulting in: lost productivity lowered morale turnover […]
OSHA Fines to Jump by up to 80% – Is Your Middle TN Business Prepared?
For the first time in 25 years, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is increasing its civil penalties. The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, signed by President Obama on November 2, 2015, contains a provision requiring OSHA to significantly raise its monetary fines for violating its health and safety regulations. Here’s what you need […]