Text-Based Recruiting: Could It Really Work for Your Middle TN Business?
That little smart phone in your hand? It could be the next big thing in interviewing. Skeptical? Let’s take a look at a few statistics: Roughly three-quarters of Americans (77%) now own a smartphone, up from just 35% in 2011. (Pew Research Center) Most Americans would rather text than talk, spending 26 minutes per day […]
We See You, Wallflower
Do you find yourself envying those individuals who can walk into a room full of strangers and talk to any one of them? Find yourself hesitating to speak up at meetings – even when you have something important to share? Wish you could be more outgoing at work? Whether you’ve been with your employer for […]
The Big Picture in Hiring and Workforce Management
Struggling with increasing turnover? Finding it difficult to recruit for skilled positions? Concerned with rising healthcare costs? Believe us, you’re not alone. Across the nation, organizations are struggling with a host of hiring and employment-related challenges, according to a recent survey of about 500 HR and hiring managers. The study showed that a wide range […]
Tips to Boost Your On-the-Job Confidence
Confidence is absolutely essential for career growth and success. Why? According to a recent Forbes.com article, How To Be More Confident At Work, a healthy level of confidence: ensures you will be taken more seriously at work; makes you more likely to engage in challenging but manageable projects; helps you get you outside your comfort […]
Think You Can’t Afford Administrative Staff? You May Be Missing the Boat
In recent years, businesses across middle Tennessee have been under tremendous pressure to cut costs and reduce head count. At the same time, e-mail, mobile devices and other new technologies have made managers and executives more self-sufficient than ever. You might think that, as a result, administrative staff would be rendered all but obsolete. According […]
Recruiting and Interviewing Technology is Changing Rapidly – Is Your Company Keeping Pace?
Recruiting and interviewing technology is changing rapidly. Is your company keeping pace? Online postings used to be the most cutting-edge way to connect with potential job candidates. Recent advances in technology (including smart phones, tablets, social media and free online video technology), however, have dramatically changed our recruiting landscape. While job boards should remain part […]