Employees Mentally Checked-Out this Summer? Here’s what to do about it
The warmth. The sun. The flowers. The vacations. Who doesn’t love this time of year? One word: Bosses. If you’re finding that the “school’s out for summer” mentality has crept into your workplace, you’re not alone. Summer is a notorious time of year for productivity slumps – but that doesn’t mean you have to accept […]
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 […]
Create a Personal Device Policy that Works for Your Company
From iPhones to tablets to wearable technology, mobile devices are indispensable tools that help employees stay connected – and productive. And with estimates predicting over 2 billion global smartphone users by the end of 2015, businesses are under increased pressure to establish programs that allow employees to use their own technology at work. Has your […]
Thinking of Firing a Middle TN Employee? Read this post first
Under-performing. Engaging in dishonest behavior. Making serious mistakes on the job. Personality clashes. Regardless of the reason an employee is on his way out the door, you should always give each potential termination due consideration before taking any action. Diligence when firing does more than just protect your organization; it also helps you make the […]
Having Trouble Finding IT Experts, Skilled Tradesmen or Engineers in Middle Tennessee?
In many industries, the recruiting pendulum has swung. For the second year in a row, research has shown that IT staff, engineers and skilled tradesmen are among the hardest jobs to fill. Several factors are fueling this trend. Retiring Baby Boomers, a smaller population of replacement workers and rapidly changing skill requirements will continue to […]
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 […]
