Diversity is Important – Here’s How to Promote It
It’s happening right now. Somewhere in Tennessee, an employee or job applicant is experiencing workplace discrimination. While it’s true that today’s typical workplace may be generally more welcoming and accepting than one of generations past, employees continue to be excluded from certain occupations – regardless of their qualifications and experience. For these reasons and more, […]
Finding the Right Fit: Is Values-Based Recruiting Right for Your Organization?
One of the biggest challenges facing HR and other hiring managers is finding candidates who are the “right fit” for their respective organizations. But just what, exactly, is the “right fit”? For many employers, it means finding a candidate who shares the same belief systems and values as the company, and who meshes with the […]
Strategies for Helping Young Managers Succeed
The newbie. The greenhorn. The tenderfoot. As if these monikers weren’t burdensome enough, the young manager faces yet another challenge because of his age – namely, resentment. You know your new manager has the skills and qualifications to handle heightened responsibilities. But too often, older, more seasoned employees view a fresh manager as a threat, […]
New to the World of Temporary Employment?
When it comes to finding rewarding employment, knowledge is power. Whether you’re ready to contact a recruiter, want to speed up your job search, or are merely evaluating the flexible work options a staffing firm can provide, you need to begin the process by educating yourself. Why? Because if you understand our industry well, you’ll be […]
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 […]
Tips for Attracting Women to the Field of IT
In an age where women are everywhere in the workforce – from clerks to chemists to CEOs – women are still sorely underrepresented in the IT industry. In fact: According to the National Center for Women and Information Technology, women hold over half of all professional positions in the U.S. workforce, but only 25% of […]
