Make Your Middle Tennessee Temporary Workers Feel Valued to Increase Retention and Productivity
For decades, many employers have viewed temporary workers and freelance employees merely as “tools” to cut costs and minimize liability. Not anymore. As temporary workers become more valuable to your organization, so does your need to make them feel valued. Here’s why: Across Middle Tennessee, companies like yours are relying more and more on contingent […]
Are You Misclassifying Your Employees? Beware of the Risks
Employee or independent contractor? That’s the question countless Middle Tennessee employers are forced to ask themselves. But sometimes the answer is not clear-cut, because the rules governing worker classification are notoriously complex. As a responsible employer, however, it’s still your job to follow a proper vetting process and ensure you are correctly classifying independent contractors. […]
Tips for Creating a Safer Work Environment
The best way to keep workers’ compensation claims down is to avoid workplace injuries in the first place. This is not news, of course, but the concept occasionally bears repeating. If you’re just learning about workplace safety, or would like to refresh your knowledge, take a few minutes to read this brief but valuable post outlining […]
Quick Tips to Motivate Your Contingent Staff
If you’re like most Middle Tennessee business owners and managers, you are using more contingent workers this time of year. But as you bring these temporary and short-term employees in, how can you ensure you get the best return on your staffing investment? While you certainly don’t have to go out of your way to […]
Credit Screening and Your Hiring Process – Are Changes on the Horizon?
Do you check candidates’ credit as part of your screening process? If so, you may want to read this. Although no current legislation is in process in the state of Tennessee, the National Conference of State Legislature’s (NCSL) website indicates that changes in credit screening legislation are occurring from coast to coast. Seven states now […]
What Will the American Jobs Act Mean for Tennessee Employers?
“The purpose of the American Jobs Act is simple: to put more people back to work and more money in the pockets of those who are working.” —President Barack Obama, September 8, 2011 In a time when some workers are living week to week, paycheck to paycheck or day to day, President Obama claims he […]
