Think You Can’t Afford Administrative Staff? You May Be Missing the Boat
In recent years, businesses across middle Tennessee have been under tremendous pressure to cut costs and reduce head count. At the same time, e-mail, mobile devices and other new technologies have made managers and executives more self-sufficient than ever. You might think that, as a result, administrative staff would be rendered all but obsolete. According […]
Successful Staffing Strategies for Middle Tennessee Employers
Significant change and uncertainty are the new norm in our business environment. Is your company equipped to thrive? Everything from a volatile global economy to proposed employment legislation changes make it more challenging than ever to predict what’s in store for the coming year (let alone the coming month). Constantly changing workloads, talent availability and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ready to Hire? Improve Your Hiring Process with These Ideas
It’s a new year – and for many Middle Tennessee companies, it’s time to hire. If your 2012 initiatives include adding to your direct headcount, the best way to ensure hiring success is by being prepared. Failing to do so can lead to a host of interviewing problems, including biases, inconsistencies, costly inefficiencies – and […]
Resolve NOT to Make a New Year’s Resolution in 2012
It’s as natural as the circle of life. With each flip of the calendar year, many of us resolve to improve ourselves – to drop bad habits, to start good ones, or to find a way to make the world a better place. While these intentions are certainly noble, they’re also likely doomed from the […]
