Time for an Employee Handbook Overhaul?

Employee Handbook

Does your employee handbook need more than a “polish” or “tweak”? Today’s post is just for you. A great employee handbook does more than just set the “ground rules” for working in your organization; it provides a blueprint for your company culture, mission and goals. Answers common questions, so you don’t have to. Aids with […]

Would You Try THAT?! Unconventional Ways to Boost Employee Productivity

Call them “out of the box.” Call them “unconventional.” Call them “strange.” However you choose to describe these productivity boosters, one thing is sure: they’ll go a long way toward refreshing, refocusing and re-energizing your team (especially during a summer productivity slump). Get Visual. Try color therapy. Research shows that the color yellow positively affects […]

Staying Safe on the Job: Workplace Safety Tips for Temporary Employees

As a temporary employee on assignment, you thrive at working in new environments. You enjoy learning how to use new equipment, technology, tools and machines. You’re highly adaptable and comfortable with change. You probably also realize how important it is to stay vigilant and safe on the job. And that starts with taking common-sense precautions. […]

Ouch! Could Those SMART Goals Be a Dumb Idea?

Most managers are familiar with SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound) goals. In fact, for years they’ve been widely regarded as a sound performance management tool. But have we been misusing them all this time? According to the results of this Leadership IQ study, that may be the case. Their research showed that: Merely 15% […]

You Spring Clean Your House – Why Not Your Job Search?

Spring is right around the corner! Time to get down to some serious cleaning – of your job search, that is. Just like your windows, your garage or your closets, your search for the perfect career could benefit from an annual cleaning. Whether you’re currently unemployed or looking for better jobs in Middle Tennessee, use […]

High Voltage Hiring: 5 Tips to Help Optimize Your Job Postings

  Hiring in Middle Tennessee? Then you need to think like a job seeker – and optimize your job postings so the right people find them when they search online. The good news? There are lots of simple tricks and tools you can use to encourage qualified candidates apply to your job. Here are five […]