Smart Staffing for Middle Tennessee Employers: Lowering short-term costs with temporary staffing
Are employment-related expenses among the biggest line items on your company’s P & L? If so, the more actively you manage these expenses, the more profitable you can become. A few months ago, I wrote a brief post on how staffing can lower your long-term expenses. Today, I’d like to shift focus a bit and […]
Is Your Resume Up to Snuff – Really?
Send a cover letter – no, wait – don’t send a cover letter. Lead off with an objective statement – scratch that – lead off with a list of accomplishments. Integrate your résumé with your social media profiles – or on second thought – keep the two separate. With so much résumé information available online […]
Successful Workforce Management Begins with Successful Communication
Just how important is internal communication to managing your workforce? Extremely. When you stop to consider the idea, you’ll realize that nearly every aspect of workforce management – from morale and productivity, to attendance and compliance – is impacted by the quality of your communication. You don’t have to take our word for it; research […]
Ace Your Next Behavioral Interview – No Matter What Type of Job You’re Seeking
While in an interview, you probably expect to answer questions like: “What was your last job like?” “Why are you interested in the available position?” “Why should we hire you?” These are all standard questions designed to gain more information about your skills and experience. But are you prepared to answer questions like: “What is […]
When it Comes to Work/Life Issues, Men and Women are More Alike than Different
Men and women are different in many ways. But when it comes to work/life balance issues, they apparently share several of the same concerns. Results from a WorldatWork fall 2010 research study conflict with a previously wide-held assumption about the differences between men and women – namely, that male identity is rooted in work, while […]
