Thriving in the V.U.C.A. Enviroment
A few weeks ago, we introduced you to the concept of V.U.C.A. – a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous operating environment which has become the “new normal” in business today. As mentioned in the post, your company needs to develop “agile models” – ones that prepare you for major disruptive events – to truly thrive […]
Ahead of the Curve: Recent Trends in Recruiting and Staffing for Middle Tennessee Employers
Want to stay ahead of the curve in staffing and recruiting? Read on! According to the HR experts listed below, here are a few of the top recruiting and staffing trends that will impact Middle Tennessee employers this year – and ways your staffing service can help you take advantage of them: Unemployment will remain […]
Using Social Media to Drive Your Business
Here are a few interesting statistics for you, from a February 2011 press release issued by small-business social network MerchantCircle: Facebook is becoming an increasingly popular way for merchants to market their business, with 70 percent using the social network for marketing, up from 50 percent one year ago. Facebook has now surpassed Google (66 […]
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, […]
Tips for Making Co-Employment Work
Part 2: Co-Employment Tips for Success An earlier post featured a link to a brief quiz on co-employment laws. How well did you do? If your score was less than perfect, don’t worry. This week’s post contains practical tips to maximize the effectiveness of your co-employment arrangement, while minimizing the potential for problems: Let the staffing firm do […]
Give Your Staffing Firm Feedback to Get Better Results
Help your staffing service help you. Continuous improvement should be a goal of any business relationship – your relationship with your staffing provider is no exception. Help your staffing firm deliver better results by providing them with frequent, measurable feedback. By letting them know what they’re doing right, as well as how they can improve, […]
