Ways Middle Tennessee Employers Can Recruit and Manage Short-Term and Seasonal Workers
It’s time to put away those pumpkins and ghosts – and get ready to deck the halls again. While Thanksgiving used to mark the beginning of the “holiday rush,” retailers in Middle Tennessee (and across the country, for that matter) began setting up their holiday displays in mid-October this year. Why? In an effort to […]
Communication Strategies for Open Enrollment Benefits
Open enrollment season is upon us. Is your organization prepared? Although health care reform has been relatively quiet this year, an active political scene has kept rising health care costs at the media’s forefront. This attention, coupled with an uncertain economy and a renewed corporate focus on wellness, has fueled the need for better open […]
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 […]
Succeed at Your New Job by Meshing with the Corporate Culture
Landing a new job or assignment in Middle Tennessee takes hard work, patience and sometimes a little bit of well-timed luck. When you land a great opportunity, it’s only natural to be excited. After that initial excitement wears off, however, you may start worrying about the uncertainty inherent in any new work situation – like […]
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 […]
How to Retain and Inspire Top Talent, Even in this Tough Economy
If you’ve watched the news lately, or followed the markets, you’ve probably found the economic data as puzzling and disconcerting as I have. Up one day, way down the next. One economic analyst talks about a slow recovery, the other warns us of the next recession. The roller coaster we’re on isn’t showing any signs […]
