Work-Friendly Halloween Costume Ideas

Too gruesome? Too exposed? Too controversial? Too uncomfortable? Halloween costumes can be a real nightmare if they’re over the top – especially when you’re wearing them to work. But with a little planning and effort, it’s easy to hit the right note. If you need inspiration for your work-appropriate Halloween costume, look no further! Our […]

Big Ideas: How to Screen Candidates for Strategic Thinking Skills

Every Middle Tennessee organization needs strategic thinkers: forward-looking, big-picture visionaries who: spot emerging trends and threats; connect the dots, by identifying interrelationships among business elements; think competitively, to improve products or services and gain an edge; ensure their organization is fully prepared to thrive in today’s volatile economy. Knowing that you need strategic thinkers is […]

Revamp Your Compensation Strategy to Attract, Retain and Reward Your Team

We’re waaaay behind. Several states raised their minimum wage on January 1, 2017. But Tennessee? We don’t have a minimum wage law. By default, our minimum wage is set at the federal level, which was last raised to $7.25 in 2009. Competition for the best people is getting tougher. Jobs are expanding. And the cost […]